Israir Baggage Policy 2026: Fees, Sizes & Allowance 

Israir sells tickets without baggage included. As of June 1, 2025, a carry-on trolley costs $25 per direction, a first checked bag (up to 23 kg) costs $50 online, and a bag up to 30 kg costs $65. Buying at the airport costs significantly more up to $80 for a first bag.

Israir Airlines (code 6H) is one of Israel’s leading carriers, connecting Tel Aviv and Eilat with dozens of international destinations. But here’s the catch many travelers miss: the ticket price rarely includes baggage. Israir operates on an unbundled, low-cost model, so every suitcase and even your carry-on trolley usually costs extra.

What is the Israir luggage allowance for each ticket?

Israir’s standard international ticket includes no free checked baggage and, in most fares, no free carry-on trolley either. Passengers add baggage as a paid service through the My Israir website, the call center, or a travel agent up to about nine hours before departure. Domestic Eilat flights follow a similar paid model.

Think of Israir like a European low-cost carrier. You buy the seat, then build your trip by adding what you need. Here’s the quick picture:

Because nothing is bundled, always price your bags before you reach the airport.

How much is the Israir carry-on baggage price?

As of June 1, 2025, an Israir carry-on trolley costs $25 per person, per direction, when pre-purchased online. This is a paid service on most fares it is not automatically included. Prices have climbed steadily: $18 in late 2024, $20 in January 2025, then $25 by mid-2025.

That means a round trip with a carry-on trolley adds roughly $50 per traveler. For a family of four, that’s about $200 just for cabin bags so factor it in early.

Israir carry-on trolley price history:

What is the Israir carry-on size limit?

Israir’s carry-on trolley must not exceed 50 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm and must weigh no more than 8 kg. The bag needs to fit in the overhead locker. You may also bring one personal item such as a purse or small laptop bag to store under the seat in front of you.

If your cabin bag exceeds these limits at the gate, Israir can require you to check it for a fee. To avoid this, weigh and measure your trolley at home. A quick real-world tip: soft-sided bags compress more easily and give you a small margin over rigid hard-shell cases of the same nominal size.

Cabin baggage at a glance:

• Carry-on trolley: max 50 × 40 × 20 cm, up to 8 kg
• Personal item: must fit under the seat
• Traveling with a baby? One stroller or car seat is generally free when the infant occupies a seat

What are the Israir checked baggage fees?

Israir checked baggage fees depend on where and when you buy. Booking online in advance is far cheaper than paying at the airport counter. A first bag (up to 23 kg) costs $50 online but up to $80 at an Israeli airport. Adding a bag last-minute can nearly double your cost.

Here’s the split, using the official airport rates and the June 2025 online pricing:

Israir baggage fees  online vs. airport:

Cost-saving scenario: Say you need two 23 kg bags for a return trip. Book the promotional two-bag bundle online at $90 each way ($180 round trip). Pay at the Israeli airport instead $80 + $90 per direction and you’d spend $340. That’s a $160 difference for the exact same luggage.

What is the Israir overweight baggage fee?

Israir charges an overweight fee for bags between 24 kg and 32 kg on its Airbus aircraft: $60 at Israeli airports or €57 at airports abroad, on top of the standard checked-bag cost. The absolute maximum weight for a single bag is 32 kg. Alternatively, pre-buying a 30 kg allowance online costs just $65 total.

This is where planning pays off. If you know a bag will be heavy, the smart move is clear:

• Book a 30 kg bag online: $65 all-in
• Show up with a 30 kg bag unpaid: first-bag fee ($80) + overweight fee ($60) = $140 at an Israeli airport

Choosing the online 30 kg option saves around $75 and removes the risk of a repack at the counter.

What is the Israir baggage size limit for checked bags?

A checked bag on Israir must not exceed 158 cm in total linear dimensions (length + width + height combined) and should weigh no more than 23 kg per bag under the standard allowance, or up to 32 kg with an overweight fee applied. Bags beyond 158 cm or 32 kg may be refused or treated as special cargo.

The 158 cm rule is the same industry-standard limit used by most major airlines, so a typical large checked suitcase will comply. Domestic Eilat routes generally allow a 15 kg checked allowance per passenger, which is lower than international routes so pack lighter for internal flights.

What counts as Israir excess baggage?

Israir excess baggage is any bag beyond your paid allowance or any bag over the standard weight or size limits. For a third, fourth, or fifth bag, the airport rate is $120 per piece in Israel (€117 abroad). Excess and overweight charges stack, so an oversized extra bag can become expensive quickly.

Here’s how the charges layer for edge cases:

• Extra bag (3rd–5th): $120 each at an Israeli airport
• Overweight (24–32 kg): add $60 per affected bag
• Bag over 32 kg: not accepted as standard checked baggage

Worked example: A traveler checks a third bag weighing 28 kg at an Israeli airport. That’s $120 (third bag) + $60 (overweight) = $180 for one suitcase. Splitting the contents into a lighter fourth bag under 23 kg would cost $120 instead saving $60.

How do you handle special items and restrictions?

Israir accepts sports equipment, musical instruments, and pets under specific rules, each with its own fee. Sports gear starts at $70, pets must travel in-cabin under 8 kg, and instruments too fragile for the hold require a purchased seat. Standard liquid and hazardous-material rules apply as with all international flights.

Sports equipment (international flights):

Motorized surfboards are prohibited on board entirely.

Pets (dogs and cats only):

• Combined weight, including carrier, must not exceed 8 kg
• Carrier must be soft, ventilated, and fit under the seat (roughly 40 × 21 × 40 cm)
• Vaccination certificates, blood tests, and entry permits are required for international travel
• Animals over 8 kg are not permitted in the cabin or the hold
• Certified service animals fly free in the cabin

Musical instruments: If carried in the hold, they’re charged at excess-luggage rates. If too fragile for the hold, you must buy an extra seat to secure the instrument in the cabin.

Mobility aids and medical equipment: As with international carriers, essential mobility aids and medical devices are generally accommodated, but you should confirm arrangements with Israir’s customer service before travel, especially for battery-powered wheelchairs.

How can you avoid Israir baggage fees?

The single best way to cut Israir baggage costs is to buy every bag online in advance rather than at the airport, where prices can be 40–60% higher. Bundle two bags with the promotional rate, weigh bags at home to dodge overweight charges, and add baggage up to about nine hours before departure.

Practical strategies that consistently save money:

• Buy online, not at the counter  a first bag is $50 online vs. up to $80 at the airport
• Use the two-bag bundle ($90) instead of buying bags separately
• Choose the 30 kg option ($65) if you’d otherwise trigger an overweight fee
• Weigh at home with a luggage scale to stay under 23 kg
• Redistribute weight across bags to avoid the $60 overweight charge
• Add bags early  the online window typically closes around nine hours before departure

One caution: once you’ve paid for a checked-baggage add-on, cancelling it isn’t always free. Israir applies tiered cancellation fees under Israel’s Consumer Protection Law, ranging from 35% (more than 21 business days out) up to 100% (within 24 hours). Only buy the bags you’re confident you’ll use.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Israir carry-on cost in 2025?
An Israir carry-on trolley costs $25 per person, per direction, when booked online as of June 1, 2025 up from $20 earlier in the year.

Is checked baggage included in an Israir ticket?
No. Israir operates an unbundled fare model. Checked baggage is a paid add-on, priced from $50 online for a first 23 kg bag.

What is the cheapest way to add two checked bags?
Use the promotional two-bag bundle at $90 per direction online, versus paying $80 + $90 separately at an Israeli airport.

What’s the maximum weight for a single Israir checked bag?
The hard limit is 32 kg. Bags from 24–32 kg incur a $60 overweight fee at Israeli airports (€57 abroad) on top of the base cost.

How big can my Israir carry-on be?
Your carry-on trolley must not exceed 50 × 40 × 20 cm and must weigh 8 kg or less, plus one under-seat personal item.

How much do extra bags (3rd to 5th) cost?
Additional bags beyond two cost $120 per piece at Israeli airports, or €117 per piece at airports abroad.

Can I bring my dog or cat on an Israir flight?
Yes, but only dogs and cats up to 8 kg total (including the carrier), traveling in-cabin. Animals over 8 kg aren’t accepted in cabin or hold.

How much does sports equipment cost on Israir?
Sports gear up to 20 kg costs $70 (€60 abroad); over 20 kg costs $80 (€80 abroad). Motorized surfboards are banned.

What’s the checked baggage allowance on domestic Eilat flights?
Domestic flights generally allow a 15 kg checked baggage allowance per passenger lower than the 23 kg standard on international routes.

Until when can I add baggage online?
You can typically add or change baggage through the My Israir website, call center, or travel agent up to about nine hours before departure.