El Al vs Turkish Airlines
Cabin and carry-on baggage limits for El Al and Turkish Airlines, side by side.
⚠ These figures are awaiting manual verification against the airline's official page. Treat them as preliminary.
El Al allows the larger carry-on — its longest side is 56 cm, versus 55 cm for Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines is more generous for personal items — up to 40 cm, versus 30 cm on El Al.
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- Max dimensions
- 56 × 45 × 25 cm
- Total linear
- Not published
- Weight limit
- 8 kg per piece
- Pieces
- 1
- Max dimensions
- 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Total linear
- Not published
- Weight limit
- 8 kg per piece
- Pieces
- 1
Cabin & carry-on allowances
| Allowance | El Al | Turkish Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on Cabin: economy | 56 × 45 × 25 cm · Not published · 8 kg per piece · 1 pc Economy: one carry-on, max 56 x 45 x 25 cm (carrier states sum not exceeding 115 cm); up to 8 kg. Economy: one carry-on bag up to 8 kg, dimensions not to exceed 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm (the carrier states the sum must not exceed 115 cm / 45 in). | 55 × 40 × 23 cm · Not published · 8 kg per piece · 1 pc published as 23x40x55 cm (depth x width x height); equals 55x40x23 cm |
| Cabin: premium Not directly comparable: the two rows apply under different conditions. | 56 × 45 × 25 cm · Not published · 12 kg combined · 2 pc Premium/Flex: two carry-ons, each up to 8 kg, combined weight not exceeding 12 kg. Premium and Flex fares: two carry-on bags, each up to 8 kg, with a combined weight not exceeding 12 kg. | Not on record |
| Cabin: business | 56 × 45 × 25 cm · Not published · 20 kg combined · 2 pc Business: two carry-ons, each up to 16 kg, combined weight not exceeding 20 kg. Business class: two carry-on bags, each up to 16 kg, with a combined weight not exceeding 20 kg. | 55 × 40 × 23 cm · Not published · 8 kg per piece · 2 pc published as 23x40x55 cm (depth x width x height); equals 55x40x23 cm Two cabin bags, 8 kg each, 16 kg total |
| Personal item | 30 × 18 × 18 cm · Not published · Not published · 1 pc One personal item within 30 x 18 x 18 cm (another source states 30 x 38 x 18 cm). One personal item within 30 x 18 x 18 cm is permitted in addition (a second source states 30 x 38 x 18 cm). | 40 × 30 × 15 cm · Not published · 4 kg per piece · 1 pc Must be stowed under the seat in front of you |
Sources
Turkish Airlines
Cabin Baggage Rules and Size Limits Explained | Turkish Airlines Official · unverified Last checked: 2026-10-11