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 58 airlines we track — Avelo, Breeze and Saudia 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
| Max carrier size (published) | 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) · what to book, buy and pack → |
Source: official EL AL Israel Airlines pet policy · verified 2026-08-25 · how EL AL Israel Airlines ranks on fee and space →
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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This table ranks by EL AL Israel Airlines’s size limit — not by your pet. The weight under each carrier is what that size is rated to hold. A bag can clear the airline and still be the wrong size for the animal, which is the most common reason one goes back — measure your pet first →
| Carrier | Size | Fit | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) up to ~8 lb · max pet 13″ long × 7.5″ tall | 15 × 10 × 8.5 in | Too big | View on Amazon |
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile) up to ~15 lb | 17 × 11 × 9 in | Too big | Not available on Amazon right now |
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Standard (Expandable) up to ~20 lb | 18 × 11 × 10 in | Too big | Not available on Amazon right nowIn stock and fits the same airlines: Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium) |
Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium) up to ~10 lb | 17 × 10 × 10 in | Too big | View on Amazon |
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Medium) up to ~16 lb · max pet 16″ long × 9.5″ tall | 17 × 11 × 10.5 in | Too big | View on Amazon |
Sleepypod Air up to ~18 lb | 22 × 10.5 × 10.5 in | Too big | View on Amazon |
Diggs Passenger pet size not published · Diggs discontinued this carrier — link goes to similar carriers | 17 × 12 × 10.5 in | Too big | Compare similar on Amazon → |
ibiyaya JetPaw Expandable Backpack up to ~17 lb | 18 × 12 × 10.5 in | Too big | View on Amazon |
Sleepypod Atom up to ~12 lb | 17 × 8.5 × 10.5 in | Too big | View on Amazon |
Away The Pet Carrier pets up to ~18 lb | 18.7 × 10.8 × 10.75 in | Too big | Compare similar on Amazon → |
Petsfit (Medium) Expandable Soft-Sided up to ~13 lb | 17 × 11 × 11 in | Too big | View on Amazon |
Bergan Comfort Carrier (Small) pet size not published | 16 × 8 × 11 in | Too big | View on Amazon |
Frisco Premium Airline-Compliant Carrier up to ~22 lb | 18 × 11 × 11 in | Too big | Compare similar on Amazon → |
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Large) up to ~22 lb · max pet 18″ long × 10.5″ tall | 19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in | Too big | View on Amazon |
SturdiBag Pro (Large, Flexible Height) pet size not published | 18 × 11.5 × 11.5 in | Too big | Not available on Amazon right nowIn stock and fits the same airlines: Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium) |
How to confirm your actual under-seat space
EL AL Israel Airlines's number is its published maximum, not a guarantee 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 exit rows — bulkheads have no under-seat storage and most airlines ban pets there — and check this airline's seat rules above.
- 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)