Nail Polish on a Plane - Liquid Limit and Baggage Rules
Nail polish is a liquid and can be flammable. Check cabin liquid limits and quantity restrictions in baggage.
Short answer
In the cabin, nail polish counts toward the liquids allowance. Do not carry large quantities; flammable toiletries can be subject to dangerous-goods limits.
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 nail polish on a plane 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 nail polish on a plane 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.