EL AL Israel Airlines in-cabin pet policy — and the carriers that fit
EL AL Israel Airlines allows small pets in the cabin in a carrier up to 13 × 8 × 7 in, stowed under the seat in front of you. Already own a carrier? Enter its measurements below to check it against this limit. The in-cabin fee is US$100 Europe and Middle East. 0 of the 15 carriers we track clear that published limit.
That means nothing on our list fits, and nothing comes close enough to squeeze in either — at 13 × 8 × 7 in this is one of the tightest allowances we track. Check EL AL Israel Airlines's own policy for cargo or an approved pet-shipper option before you book. At 7", EL AL Israel's published height ceiling is the tightest of the 42 airlines we track — Avelo and Breeze allow 13". Height, not floor area, is what rules carriers out here.
Will your carrier fit EL AL Israel Airlines?
Measure the outside of your carrier (bulges included) and enter it below. The check uses EL AL Israel Airlines’s published 13 × 8 × 7 in limit — height is checked strictly, the footprint may rotate.
EL AL Israel Airlines pet rules
| Recommended max carrier (soft) | 13 × 8 × 7 in |
| Soft-sided required? | Soft recommended; hard allowed within its limit |
| In-cabin fee | US$100 Europe and Middle East; US$150 North America and Far East; 50 NIS Eilat — for an animal up to 9 kg with its cage travelling as baggage · compare all airlines → |
| Species allowed | dogs, cats, exotic birds |
| Weight | 9 kg (19.8 lb) including the cage |
| Pets | Up to two pets may travel in a single cage provided their combined weight does not exceed 9 kg and they can be kept together without disturbing each other; the number of pets allowed in the cabin is limited |
| Booking | Subject to approval by the EL AL service center and cabin availability — contact the service center as early as possible, as designated pet seats must be assigned (LITE ticket holders are charged for the designated seat) |
Source: official EL AL Israel Airlines pet policy · verified 2026-07-23
Carriers that fit EL AL Israel Airlines
Matched to EL AL Israel Airlines's published 13 × 8 × 7 in limit (height checked strictly; footprint may rotate). See the full EL AL Israel Airlines carrier shortlist →
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| Carrier | Size | Fit | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 × 10 × 8.5 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 16 × 10.5 × 9.8 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 17 × 10 × 10 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 17 × 11 × 10.5 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 22 × 10.5 × 10.5 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 17 × 12 × 10.5 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 17 × 8.5 × 10.5 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 18.7 × 10.8 × 10.75 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 17 × 11 × 11 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 16 × 8 × 11 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 18 × 11 × 11 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 18.5 × 11.75 × 11.5 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 18 × 11.5 × 11.5 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 18 × 12 × 12 in | Too big | See on Amazon → |
How to confirm your actual under-seat space
EL AL Israel Airlines's number is a fleet-wide recommendation, not a promise for your exact seat. Before you buy or fly:
- Check which aircraft operates your flight (in your booking or on a seat-map site).
- Avoid bulkhead and some window seats — they have less (or no) under-seat storage.
- Call EL AL Israel Airlines to confirm under-seat dimensions for that aircraft, or
- Choose a collapsible / flexible-height carrier that adapts to a tighter space.
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Common questions
What size pet carrier does EL AL Israel Airlines allow in the cabin?
EL AL Israel Airlines's recommended maximum in-cabin carrier is 13 × 8 × 7 in. It must fit fully under the seat in front of you. Source: the EL AL Israel Airlines pet policy.
How much does EL AL Israel Airlines charge for an in-cabin pet?
US$100 Europe and Middle East; US$150 North America and Far East; 50 NIS Eilat — for an animal up to 9 kg with its cage travelling as baggage. Always confirm the current fee on the official EL AL Israel Airlines pet page before you fly.
Which pet carriers fit EL AL Israel Airlines?
No carrier we track clears EL AL Israel Airlines's published 13 × 8 × 7 in outright, and none compresses down far enough either — check EL AL Israel Airlines's cargo or approved pet-shipper options. Full shortlist: /fits/el-al/.
Is EL AL Israel Airlines's 13 × 8 × 7 in limit guaranteed on every aircraft?
No. EL AL publishes five different cabin cage-size diagrams under the heading 'Cage dimensions for transport in the aircraft cabin' — one each for Dreamliner (787) Economy, 787 Premium, 787 Business, 737 Economy and 737 Business. The two economy specs differ: 787 Economy is 33 x 20.32 x 20.32 cm (13" x 8" x 8") while 737 Economy is 41 x 38 x 17.7 cm (16" x 15" x 7"). The figures recorded here are the per-dimension smallest across both economy diagrams, so a carrier that passes will fit either aircraft — check the diagram for your specific aircraft and cabin if you need the extra length or width. EL AL also states pets cannot travel in business class on the 777 fleet, and that soft cages 'may exceed specification by no more than 4 cm'. Treat the published figure as a fleet-wide maximum, not a promise for your seat, and prefer a collapsible or flexible-height carrier.
How many pets can I bring in the cabin on EL AL Israel Airlines?
Up to two pets may travel in a single cage provided their combined weight does not exceed 9 kg and they can be kept together without disturbing each other; the number of pets allowed in the cabin is limited. Species accepted: dogs, cats, exotic birds. Weight limit: 9 kg (19.8 lb) including the cage. Subject to approval by the EL AL service center and cabin availability — contact the service center as early as possible, as designated pet seats must be assigned (LITE ticket holders are charged for the designated seat)