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Shampoo in Carry-on - How Many ml Can You Take?

Shampoo is a liquid. Check container limits, the 1-litre bag rule and departure-airport liquid rules.

Carry-on baggageWITH RESTRICTIONS
Checked baggageYES

Short answer

Decanting shampoo into a 100 ml travel bottle is safer than taking a larger, partially empty container through an airport using the standard rule.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I bring shampoo in carry-on 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 shampoo in carry-on 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.

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Official sources

European Commission - Information for air travellers ↗

Last verified: 2026-08-21 · Always check your airport, airline and destination-country rules as well. Local or carrier rules may be stricter than the general rule.

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