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EL AL pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
EL AL accepts dogs and cats in the cabin and in the hold. Here are its conditions, read on its official page, and the catches to know before you book.
What the airline accepts
- Cabin
- Yesup to 9 kg
- Hold (checked)
- Yesup to 100 kg
- Cargo
- No
What to check before you book
- Short-nosed breeds (French bulldog, pug, Persian…): restricted by the airline.
- No pets at all to or from: United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
- On a codeshare, the rules of the airline OPERATING the flight apply, not the one on your ticket.
These conditions also depend on the route and date: some destinations close the cabin, and the arrival country has its own rules. The check is free.
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Conditions read on the airline's official page, verified on September 23, 2026. elal.com
Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on EL AL?
- Yes, EL AL accepts small dogs and cats in the cabin, up to 9 kg including the carrier, in a carrier that fits under the seat.
- Does EL AL accept pets in the hold?
- Yes, EL AL accepts pets in the hold, up to 100 kg with the crate, in an IATA-compliant crate.
- Does EL AL accept short-nosed breeds?
- EL AL restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.