Every carrier has its own rules, whether for check-in, seating, meals or bags, and airline baggage policy is where the differences cost money. It is always worth checking before you fly what is allowed and included in your ticket, to avoid unnecessary charges at the airport. Ordering baggage in advance is usually significantly cheaper than adding it at check-in.
At Flight Hunter we gathered the rules of the popular airlines operating at Ben Gurion. Take note: the low-cost carriers have dropped even the basic trolley that used to be included, and a basic ticket now comes with an even smaller allowance. Among the larger airlines, too, the terms differ from one to the next.
The allowances below are as originally published and may have changed since. Check the exact policy when you book.
Airline baggage policy on full-service and Israeli carriers
El Al
Free: a trolley of 25x45x56 cm weighing up to 8 kg, plus a small bag of 30x38x18 cm.
Paid: a suitcase with total dimensions of up to 158 cm and up to 23 kg.
Arkia
Free: a trolley of 20x40x55 cm, up to 7 kg.
Paid: a suitcase of up to 20 kg, with a per-kilo surcharge up to 32 kg.
Israir
Free: a trolley of 20x40x55 cm, up to 7 kg.
Paid: one “medium” suitcase of up to 20 kg.
Lufthansa
Free: a trolley of 23x40x55 cm, up to 8 kg.
Paid: a suitcase with total dimensions of up to 158 cm and up to 23 kg.
Austrian Airlines
Free: a trolley of 23x40x55 cm, up to 8 kg, plus a small item of 10x30x40 cm.
Paid: a suitcase with total dimensions of up to 158 cm and up to 23 kg.
Czech Airlines
Free: a 7 kg cabin bag of 23x40x55 cm.
Paid: a checked suitcase of up to 23 kg.
flydubai
Free: a 7 kg cabin bag of 23x40x55 cm.
Paid: a checked suitcase of up to 23 kg.
Baggage on low-cost flights
Wizz Air
Free on a basic ticket: a small bag of 20x30x40 cm, up to 10 kg.
Paid: suitcases of up to 10 kg or up to 20 kg. More in our Wizz Air baggage and ticket types guide.
Ryanair
Free: a small cabin bag of 20x25x40 cm.
Paid: suitcases of up to 10 kg or up to 20 kg. See the Ryanair baggage and seating guide.
easyJet
Free: a small bag of 20x36x45 cm.
Paid: suitcases of up to 10 kg or up to 20 kg.
With all three, order the suitcase in advance: the price is significantly lower.
Policies can change, so check the exact terms at the time of booking. For the general rules, read our carry-on luggage guide.
