Security rules
United Kingdom
Liquids
Limits
100ml
per container
1 litre
1 clear bag per person
Some airports may allow you to take liquid in containers that hold up to 2 litres of liquid. Check the airport’s signs before you pack.
Liquids at each UK airport
Allowed in the cabin
What the limit doesn’t apply to
· Essential medical purposes
· Special dietary requirements
· Baby food or baby milk
Source: GOV.UK · checked Thu 15 Oct
European Union and EEA
Liquids
Limits
100ml
per container
1 litre
1 clear bag per person
Allowed in the cabin
What the limit doesn’t apply to
· Medical purposes
· Special dietary requirements, including baby food
Duty free
Also allowed: duty-free liquids purchased at certain airports in Croatia, Malaysia, Singapore or at international airports in Canada or the U.S on condition that they are packed in a STEB inside which satisfactory proof of purchase at airside at that airport within the preceding 36 hours is displayed.
Not allowed
Containers over the limit, unless an exception applies.
Source: European Commission, Mobility and Transport · checked Thu 24 Sept
United States
Liquids
Limits
100ml
per container
1 litre
1 clear bag per person
A quart-sized bag, which is about 0.95 litres.
Allowed in the cabin
What the limit doesn’t apply to
· Medications
· Infant and child nourishments
Not allowed
Containers over the limit, unless an exception applies.
Source: Transportation Security Administration · checked Thu 24 Sept
Canada
Liquids
Limits
100ml
per container
1 litre
1 clear bag per person
Allowed in the cabin
What the limit doesn’t apply to
· Prescription medicines
· Baby food, milk, formula, water and juice when travelling with an infant under two
Not allowed
Containers over the limit, unless an exception applies.
Source: CATSA · checked Thu 24 Sept
Airports with live queue times
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