Liquids in Carry-on - How Much Can You Take on a Plane?
How much liquid can you take on a plane? Check the 100 ml rule, 1-litre bag, medicine and baby-food exemptions, and airport-specific limits.
Short answer
The key point: the liquid limit is an airport-security rule, so it can depend on the departure airport. PreflightMate shows the verified limit for the airport you select.
Carry-on baggage
Liquids, gels, pastes and aerosols in the cabin are limited at most EU airports to containers of 100 ml or less inside one transparent 1-litre bag. Some airports using newer screening equipment apply different local limits.
Checked baggage
Larger containers are usually possible in checked baggage unless the product is subject to separate dangerous-goods restrictions.
Airport security
Security normally looks at the container capacity, not how much product is left inside. At an airport using the standard rule, a 150 ml bottle containing only 50 ml can still be rejected.
Check your departure airport
General rules are not always enough. Liquid limits and screening procedures can differ by airport, so check the airport you are actually flying from.
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring liquids in carry-on baggage on a plane?
Yes, but the exact rule depends on whether it is in carry-on or checked baggage. For carry-on the answer is: with restrictions.
Can liquids in carry-on baggage go in carry-on baggage?
Liquids, gels, pastes and aerosols in the cabin are limited at most EU airports to containers of 100 ml or less inside one transparent 1-litre bag. Some airports using newer screening equipment apply different local limits.
Are the rules the same at every airport?
General rules are not always enough. Liquid limits and screening procedures can differ by airport, so check the airport you are actually flying from.