You can bring lotion on a plane in containers of no more than 100 milliliters (3.4 ounces) each when carrying it in your hand luggage. All such liquid items, including lotion, must fit comfortably inside a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag that holds no more than 1 liter (approximately 20cm x 20cm in size). You are allowed only one such bag per passenger to be screened separately at security
. If your lotion container is larger than 100ml, it must be packed in your checked baggage. Exceptions exist for essential medicines or creams exceeding 100ml if accompanied by a doctor's note, and for duty-free liquids purchased after security, which can exceed 100ml but must remain sealed in the provided packaging
. In summary:
- Maximum container size for lotion in hand luggage: 100ml (3.4oz)
- All containers must fit in one clear resealable bag (max 1 liter)
- Larger containers must go in checked baggage
- Exceptions: essential medicines with documentation, duty-free purchases
This is consistent with UK, EU, and TSA regulations for liquids in carry-on luggage
