You can take liquids in containers of up to 100 milliliters (ml) each in your hand luggage on a plane. All these containers must fit into a single transparent, resealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity of 1 liter. Only one such bag is allowed per passenger. Liquids include items like drinks, toothpaste, cosmetic creams, gels, and aerosols
. Containers larger than 100 ml are not permitted in hand luggage, even if they are partially filled. However, liquids in containers over 100 ml can be placed in checked baggage without this restriction
. There are exceptions for essential medications, baby food, and dietary supplements, which can exceed the 100 ml limit but may require proof such as a doctor's note and separate screening at security
. In summary:
- Maximum container size for liquids in hand luggage: 100 ml
- Total liquid volume in hand luggage: must fit in a 1-liter transparent resealable bag
- One bag per passenger
- Larger containers allowed only in checked baggage
- Exceptions for essential medicines and baby food
These rules are generally consistent across airports in the EU, UK, and the US, with minor variations
