Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Fits 3 cm (1.2 in) to spare on the depth
Bags that fit El Al
El Al's free personal item is 38 × 30 × 18 cm (15 × 11.8 × 7.1 in). The cabin bag limit is 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in). We checked 1,046 bags against both, using each brand's own published size. Wheels count; soft bags get no more than 1 cm of squeeze.
Rules checked 5 October 2026 · El Al rules and fares
Personal item: 20 fit, 13 tight
Personal-item bag (15)
Personal-item bag · 11 × 8.9 × 4.9 in (28 × 22.5 × 12.5 cm)
Fits 5.5 cm (2.2 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 36 × 25 × 13 cm (14 × 10 × 5 in)
Fits 2 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the length
Personal-item bag · 13.8 × 10 × 6.3 in (34.9 × 25.4 × 15.9 cm)
Fits 2.1 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 13.8 × 10 × 6.3 in (34.9 × 25.4 × 15.9 cm)
Fits 2.1 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 13.8 × 10 × 6.3 in (34.9 × 25.4 × 15.9 cm)
Fits 2.1 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 13.8 × 10 × 6.3 in (34.9 × 25.4 × 15.9 cm)
Fits 2.1 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 34.5 × 25 × 12 cm (13.6 × 9.8 × 4.7 in)
Fits 3.5 cm (1.4 in) to spare on the length
Personal-item bag · 34.5 × 25 × 13 cm (13.6 × 9.8 × 5.1 in)
Fits 3.5 cm (1.4 in) to spare on the length
Personal-item bag · 35.5 × 28.5 × 15.8 cm (14 × 11.3 × 6.3 in)
Fits 1.5 cm (0.6 in) to spare on the width
Personal-item bag · 11.8 × 9.8 × 4.7 in (30 × 24.9 × 11.9 cm)
Fits 5.1 cm (2 in) to spare on the width
Personal-item bag · 14.2 × 10.2 × 4.7 in (36.1 × 25.9 × 11.9 cm)
Fits 1.9 cm (0.7 in) to spare on the length
+ 3 more personal-item bags — search them in the checker.
Tote (5)
Tote · 36 × 28 × 15.3 cm (14.3 × 11 × 6 in)
Fits 2 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the length
Tote · 10.6 × 10.2 × 3.9 in (27 × 26 × 10 cm)
Fits 4 cm (1.6 in) to spare on the width
Tote · 10.6 × 10.2 × 3.9 in (27 × 26 × 10 cm)
Fits 4 cm (1.6 in) to spare on the width
Tote · 12.2 × 11 × 5.5 in (31 × 28 × 14 cm)
Fits 2 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the width
Tote · 30 × 20 × 17 cm (12 × 8 × 7 in)
Fits 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the depth
Tight: within 1 cm on at least one side
These pass only if you pack them flat or the bag gives a little. Hard-shell bags in this list are exactly at the limit.
Duffel / weekender · 14.5 × 9.3 × 6.8 in (36.8 × 23.5 × 17.1 cm)
Tight 0.9 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the depth
Tote · 14 × 12 × 6.5 in (35.6 × 30.5 × 16.5 cm)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) too wide; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 36.5 × 27.5 × 17.5 cm (14.4 × 10.8 × 6.9 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 38 × 28 × 16 cm (15 × 11 × 6.3 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Tote · 38 × 28 × 13 cm (15 × 11 × 5 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Personal-item bag · 14.5 × 10.8 × 6.8 in (36.8 × 27.3 × 17.1 cm)
Tight 0.9 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 14.3 × 11.5 × 6 in (36.2 × 29.2 × 15.2 cm)
Tight 0.8 cm (0.3 in) to spare on the width
Personal-item bag · 14.3 × 11.5 × 6 in (36.2 × 29.2 × 15.2 cm)
Tight 0.8 cm (0.3 in) to spare on the width
Cabin bag: 233 fit
Duffel / weekender (78)
Duffel / weekender · 16.5 × 10.6 × 7.9 in (41.9 × 26.9 × 20.1 cm)
Fits 4.9 cm (1.9 in) to spare on the depth; 88.9 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7.1 kg left for packing
Duffel / weekender · 16.9 × 13.2 × 8.1 in (42.9 × 33.5 × 20.6 cm)
Fits 4.4 cm (1.7 in) to spare on the depth; 97 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7 kg left for packing
Duffel / weekender · 20.5 × 11.8 × 8.7 in (52.1 × 30 × 22.1 cm)
Fits 2.9 cm (1.1 in) to spare on the depth; 104.1 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 6.6 kg left for packing
Duffel / weekender · 20.9 × 13.8 × 9.4 in (53.1 × 35.1 × 23.9 cm)
Fits 1.1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the depth; 112 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 6.9 kg left for packing
Duffel / weekender · 20.9 × 11.8 × 9.4 in (53.1 × 30 × 23.9 cm)
Fits 1.1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the depth; 106.9 cm in total against a 115 cm limit
Duffel / weekender · 41.4 × 28.4 × 18.3 cm (16.3 × 11.2 × 7.2 in)
Fits 6.7 cm (2.6 in) to spare on the depth; 88.1 cm in total against a 115 cm limit
Duffel / weekender · 40.6 × 25.4 × 18 cm (16 × 10 × 7.1 in)
Fits 7 cm (2.8 in) to spare on the depth; 84.1 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7.2 kg left for packing
Duffel / weekender · 50.8 × 32.5 × 20.1 cm (20 × 12.8 × 7.9 in)
Fits 4.9 cm (1.9 in) to spare on the depth; 103.4 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 6.9 kg left for packing
Duffel / weekender · 45 × 27.9 × 20.1 cm (17.7 × 11 × 7.9 in)
Fits 4.9 cm (1.9 in) to spare on the depth; 93 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 6.8 kg left for packing
Duffel / weekender · 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
Fits 10 cm (3.9 in) to spare on the depth; 85 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7.2 kg left for packing
Duffel / weekender · 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the depth; 90 cm in total against a 115 cm limit
Duffel / weekender · 40 × 25 × 20 cm (15.7 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the depth; 85 cm in total against a 115 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase (29)
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Fits 2.4 cm (0.9 in) to spare on the depth; 103.6 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 5.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the depth; 103 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 5.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 46.5 × 41.5 × 23 cm (18.3 × 16.3 × 9.1 in)
Fits 2 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the depth; 111 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 5.3 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
Fits 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length; 113 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 5.7 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Fits 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length; 110 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 5.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Fits 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length; 110 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 5.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Fits 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length; 110 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 6.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 21 × 13 × 9 in (53.3 × 33 × 22.9 cm)
Fits 2.1 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the depth; 109.2 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 4.7 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 21 × 13.8 × 9 in (53.3 × 34.9 × 22.9 cm)
Fits 2.1 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the depth; 111.1 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 4.6 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 21 × 13.8 × 9 in (53.3 × 34.9 × 22.9 cm)
Fits 2.1 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the depth; 111.1 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 5.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 21.5 × 14 × 9 in (54.6 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm)
Fits 1.4 cm (0.6 in) to spare on the length; 113 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 4.6 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 21.5 × 14.5 × 8.8 in (54.6 × 36.8 × 22.2 cm)
Fits 1.4 cm (0.6 in) to spare on the length; 113.7 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 5.3 kg left for packing
Travel backpack (126)
Travel backpack · 43 × 33 × 20 cm (16.9 × 13 × 7.9 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the depth; 96 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
Fits 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length; 113 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 6.5 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
Fits 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length; 113 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 6.5 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 43 × 30 × 16 cm (16.9 × 11.8 × 6.3 in)
Fits 9 cm (3.5 in) to spare on the depth; 89 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7.1 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 47.5 × 32 × 17 cm (18.7 × 12.6 × 6.7 in)
Fits 8 cm (3.1 in) to spare on the depth; 96.5 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 46 × 31 × 18 cm (18.1 × 12.2 × 7.1 in)
Fits 7 cm (2.8 in) to spare on the depth; 95 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7.1 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 46 × 31 × 18 cm (18.1 × 12.2 × 7.1 in)
Fits 7 cm (2.8 in) to spare on the depth; 95 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7.1 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 39 × 29.5 × 20 cm (15.4 × 11.6 × 7.9 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the depth; 88.5 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7.4 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 45 × 31 × 20 cm (17.7 × 12.2 × 7.9 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the depth; 96 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7.3 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 51 × 36 × 18 cm (20.1 × 14.2 × 7.1 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the length; 105 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7.2 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 46 × 31 × 20 cm (18.1 × 12.2 × 7.9 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the depth; 97 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 46 × 31 × 20 cm (18.1 × 12.2 × 7.9 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the depth; 97 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 6.8 kg left for packing
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Bag sizes are the brands' published dimensions, read from their own product pages on 5 October 2026; we don't measure bags ourselves. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Links to brand stores may earn us a commission (disclosure).