Because of security reasons, international laws say which items are and which items are not allowed to be shipped via air transport. Additionally, there are items which can be only transported in the registered baggage and which cannot be taken on board as a part of hand (cabin) baggage.
Check maximum size and weight of hand and registered baggage.
The rules and regulations regarding transportation of different kinds of items can differ depending on the airline and the passengers’ destination country. The list below is for reference only. Any airport security officer has the right to demand removal of any item raising doubts, both from hand and registered baggage.
What can and what cannot be taken on board?
Basic rules apply to the transportation of liquids. A maximum of 1 litre of liquids separated into containers of no more than 100 ml can be taken in hand luggage. This applies to i.e. shampoo, mouth wash, body balms, drinks and alcohol. If you want to take something to drink on board, the best solution is to buy it in the departures lounge, after the security check.
Items with sharp edges or spikes, which could potentially be used as a weapon, cannot be taken on board in hand luggage either. Medicines and medical accessories which a passenger might need to use when travelling are accepted on board. The details can be found below.
SHARP OBJECTS
|
Item |
hand baggage |
registered baggage |
|---|---|---|
|
Razors |
NO |
YES |
|
High heeled shoes |
YES |
YES |
|
Nail clippers |
YES |
YES |
|
Knitting and crocheting needles |
NO |
YES |
|
Shavers and razors |
NO |
YES |
|
Disposable razors |
YES |
YES |
|
Knives, scissors |
NO |
YES |
|
Scalpels |
NO |
YES |
|
Syringes and needles |
NO |
YES |
|
Ice picks, cork screws |
NO |
YES |
|
Hand-axes, choppers |
NO |
YES |
COSMETICS, MEDICINES AND BEAUTY ACCESSORIES
|
Item |
hand baggage |
registered baggage |
|---|---|---|
|
Gel or spray deodorants, perfumes |
YES* |
YES |
|
Creams and other liquid cosmetics (e.g. sunscreens, moisturising lotions etc.) |
YES* |
YES |
|
Eye drops |
YES** |
YES |
|
Nail polish and nail polish remover (excluding flammables) |
YES* |
YES |
|
Medicines |
YES*** |
YES |
|
Disposable razors |
YES |
YES |
|
Liquid soap |
YES* |
YES |
|
Bath oils, moisturising substances |
YES* |
YES |
|
Shavers and razors with protected blades (excluding disposable razors with blades protected by cover) |
NO |
YES |
|
Toothpaste |
YES* |
YES |
|
Nail files, nail clippers |
YES |
YES |
|
Make-up foundation/liquid powder |
YES* |
YES |
|
Make-up remover, toners, lotions |
YES* |
YES |
|
Mouth wash |
YES* |
YES |
|
Contact lens solution |
YES* |
YES |
|
Liquid lip glosses |
YES* |
YES |
|
Hair straightener, hair dryer |
YES |
YES |
|
Shampoos, conditioners, soap, gels |
YES* |
YES |
|
Toothbrush (traditional/electric) |
YES |
YES |
|
Liquid mascara |
YES* |
YES |
|
Hair gels and sprays |
YES* |
YES |
* Liquids in hand baggage cannot exceed 100ml each.
** Attention! Eye drops are perceived as necessary medicines. They are allowed to be taken on board provided the container does not exceed 100 ml, however they should be reported separately during the airport security check.
*** Liquid prescribed medicines can be taken on board in hand baggage provided the containers do not exceed 100 ml each and they are necessary for the passenger when travelling for medical reasons. They should be reported separately during the airport security check.
FOOD AND DRINKS
|
Item |
hand baggage |
registered baggage |
|---|---|---|
|
Alcohol and other liquids purchased in the duty free zone |
YES |
YES |
|
Alcohol and other liquids not purchased in the duty free zone |
YES *** |
YES |
|
Cakes, cookies, sandwiches, sweets, biscuits, crisps, nuts, chocolate bars, chocolate boxes |
YES |
YES |
|
Tea bags or leaves |
YES |
YES |
|
Yoghurt, whipped cream, custard |
YES *** |
YES ** |
|
Ground coffee or coffee beans |
YES |
YES |
|
Stock cubes |
YES |
YES |
|
Drinks purchased before airport security control in containers up to 100 ml |
YES * |
YES |
|
Drinks purchased after airport security control |
YES |
YES |
|
Drinks purchased before airport security control in containers exceeding 100 ml |
NO |
YES |
|
Food items in cans or jars, e.g. sauces, peanut butter, fruit, jelly, cheese, jams, chocolate, honey |
YES * |
YES |
|
Oriental seasoning (in liquid form, e.g. sauces) |
YES * |
YES |
|
Cheeses |
YES ** |
YES ** |
|
Fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs |
YES |
YES |
|
Vegetables, fruit |
YES ** |
YES ** |
|
Ham, sausages, packed meat, tinned meat |
YES ** |
YES ** |
|
Soups, fruit jellies, sauces – in powdered form |
YES |
YES |
* Liquids in hand baggage cannot exceed 100 ml each
** Attention: lack of prohibition of transporting food is valid within the EU borders. Some countries forbid import of unprocessed and fresh foods. E.g. it is not allowed to import most vegetables, fruit, seeds or animal products to the USA or Australia. Such products cannot be imported to EU from outside its borders either. Before your travel make sure if the products you plan on taking with you are allowed. Information about these can be found on official government pages for a given country.
***It is necessary to remember the fact you are only allowed to take up to 1 litre of liquid products in containers not exceeding 100 ml each. Theoretically transportation of alcohol or other drinks is possible, however usually the containers in which the original liquids are sold are bigger, therefore the liquids should be transferred to smaller bottles. Before placing any alcohol in your baggage, check if customs regulations of your destination country, don’t prohibit the import of alcohol.
SPORTS AND CAMPING EQUIPMENT
|
Item |
hand baggage |
registered baggage |
|---|---|---|
|
Propane-butane gas bottles |
NO |
NO |
|
Skateboards |
NO |
YES |
|
Harpoons, spears, crossbows |
NO |
YES |
|
Golf clubs, ski poles, hockey sticks, trekking poles, |
NO |
YES |
|
Bowling balls |
YES |
YES |
|
Gas torches |
NO |
NO |
|
Pocket torches |
YES |
YES |
|
Binoculars |
YES |
YES |
|
Ice-skates |
NO |
YES |
|
Tents |
NO |
YES |
|
Flippers |
YES |
YES |
|
Roller blades |
YES |
YES |
|
Coal tinder |
NO |
NO |
|
Swords, sabers |
NO |
YES |
|
Darts and arrows |
NO |
YES |
|
Thermos (empty) |
YES |
YES |
|
Trekking boots |
YES |
YES |
|
Fishing rods |
NO |
YES |
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
|
Item |
hand baggage |
registered baggage |
|---|---|---|
|
Photo camera |
YES |
YES |
|
Photographic accessories, e.g. monopod etc. |
YES ** |
YES |
|
Ion lithium battery\ies |
YES * |
NO |
|
Blender, Thermomix |
NO |
YES |
|
Electric kettle |
YES |
YES |
|
Epilator, electric shaver |
YES |
YES |
|
GPS, pagers |
YES |
YES |
|
Movie cameras |
YES |
YES |
|
xBox, PlayStation etc. consoles |
YES |
YES |
|
Mobile phones |
YES |
YES |
|
Laptops |
YES |
YES |
|
Chargers for mobile phones, laptops, cameras etc. |
YES |
YES |
|
MP3 players, Walkmans, DVD and CD players |
YES |
YES |
|
Hair straighteners, hair dryers, hair curlers and wands |
YES |
YES |
|
Tattoo equipment |
NO |
YES |
|
Travel iron |
YES |
YES |
* With a capacity of minimum 100Wh, but not exceeding 160Wh, used for electrical equipment.
** Without sharp edges.
TOOLS
|
Item |
hand baggage |
registered baggage |
|---|---|---|
|
pickaxes, machetes |
NO |
YES |
|
Small tools with sharp endings |
NO |
YES |
|
Large car parts, e.g. clutch pressure plates or brake disks |
NO |
YES |
|
Wire ropes, handcuffs |
NO |
YES |
|
Mallets, hammers, crowbars |
NO |
YES |
|
Multitools |
NO |
YES |
|
Automatic knives |
NO |
YES |
|
Drills, screwdrivers |
NO |
YES |
WEAPONS
|
Item |
hand baggage |
registered baggage |
|---|---|---|
|
Ammunition, bullets, smoke canisters |
NO |
YES* |
|
Ball-bearing and pellet guns |
NO |
YES * |
|
Martial arts weapon |
NO |
YES |
|
Blow guns catapults, slingshots |
NO |
YES |
|
Crossbows |
NO |
YES |
|
Telescopic baton |
NO |
YES |
|
Pistols, rifles |
NO |
YES * |
|
Equipment for animal slaughter |
NO |
YES * |
* Attention: Transportation of any kind of weapon has to be reported to the airline during check-in
FLAMMABLES & EXPLOSIVES
|
Item |
hand baggage |
registered baggage |
|---|---|---|
|
Detonators, fuses |
NO |
NO |
|
Dynamite |
NO |
NO |
|
Fireworks, flares, firecrackers |
NO |
NO |
|
Grenades, mines, primers, black and smokeless powder |
NO |
NO |
|
Gas, gas containers |
NO |
NO |
|
Liquid fuels and other flammable liquids |
NO |
NO |
CHEMICAL AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
|
Item |
hand baggage |
registered baggage |
|---|---|---|
|
Pepper sprays |
NO |
NO |
|
Fire extinguishers |
NO |
NO |
|
Acids, alkalines |
NO |
NO |
|
Radioactive materials |
NO |
NO |
|
Compressed gases |
NO |
NO |
|
Poisons |
NO |
NO |
SPECIAL BAGGAGE
|
Item |
hand baggage |
registered baggage |
|---|---|---|
|
Surfing and windsurfing board |
NO |
YES |
|
Snowboard, skis |
NO |
YES |
|
Musical instruments |
YES* |
YES |
|
Bicycle |
NO |
YES |
|
Diving equipment |
NO |
YES |
|
Pushchair or pram |
NO |
YES |
* Depending on size
MEDICAL ITEMS
|
Item |
hand baggage |
registered baggage |
|---|---|---|
|
Blood pressure monitors |
YES |
YES |
|
Insulin, glucometre, insulin pump |
YES |
YES |
|
Walking cane without sharp edges |
YES |
YES |
|
Walking cane with sharp edges, styled to resemble a hatchet etc. |
NO |
YES |
|
Prescribed medicines |
YES ** |
YES |
|
Liquid medicines or medicines containing liquids or gels |
YES *** |
YES |
|
Wheelchairs and other devices powered with batteries or accumulators |
NO |
YES * |
* Attention! Please contact the airline before your departure in order to establish the detailed conditions of transportation
** Attention! Prescribed medicines are released from the volume limitations and can be taken on board in greater volume (over 100ml) provided they are necessary during the duration of the flight because of medical reasons. Medicines should be reported separately during the airport security check.
*** Liquids in hand luggage can be taken on board in containers up to 100ml, however liquid medicines available over the counter, but necessary for the passenger during the flight, are released from the volume limitations.
OTHER ITEMS
|
Item |
hand baggage |
registered baggage |
|---|---|---|
|
E-cigarette |
YES****** |
YES |
|
Harmonicas and other small musical instruments |
YES |
YES |
|
Keys (car keys, house keys) |
YES * |
YES |
|
Corkscrew |
NO |
YES |
|
Flowers |
YES ***** |
YES |
|
Paintings |
YES ** |
YES |
|
Christmas decorations |
YES **** |
YES |
|
Figurines, china, glass |
YES |
YES |
|
Cigarettes |
YES *** |
YES *** |
|
Umbrella without sharp point |
YES |
YES |
|
Umbrella with sharp point |
NO |
YES |
|
Washing powder |
YES |
YES |
|
Strings for musical instruments |
YES |
YES |
|
Glasses, pots, dishes |
YES |
YES |
|
Cutlery |
YES **** |
YES |
|
Candle holders and decoration brackets |
YES **** |
YES |
|
Lighters |
YES |
YES |
|
Light bulbs, fluorescent lamps |
YES |
YES |
* Attention! The item is to be individually assessed by the airport security staff.
** Limitations regarding maximum baggage size varies by airline.
*** The limitation is governed by the tobacco allowance
**** Provided they don’t have pointed endings
***** If the airline allows only one piece of hand baggage, the flowers have to fit inside or be the baggage itself.
****** E-cigarettes cannot be used during the duration of the flight