Can I take this liquid through security?
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UK airports
- Liquids include drinks, soups, jams, honey, creams, lotions, perfumes, sprays, toothpaste, gels and contact lens solution (GOV.UK’s list).
- “At most airports, you cannot take liquids in containers larger than 100ml through security.” Some airports may allow containers up to 2 litres.
- You can’t carry frozen liquids in hand luggage.
- Essential medicines, special dietary food and baby food or milk: up to 2 litres at all UK airports.
Sources: GOV.UK: liquids, checked 22 October 2026.
EU airports
The EU’s general rule limits liquids, aerosols and gels over 100 ml from reaching boarding areas, with exceptions for special diets, baby products and medicines. Some airports with newer CT scanners allow containers up to 2 litres at those lanes only; airports have to tell passengers which rules apply, and rules can differ between terminals.
Sources: European Commission, news report on the July 2025 scanner approval (Politico), checked 22 October 2026.
US airports (TSA 3-1-1)
Travel-sized containers of 3.4 ounces (100 ml) or less, in one quart-sized bag. Larger containers go in checked baggage. Medications and infant and child nourishment are exempt.
Sources: TSA, checked 22 October 2026.
Guidance only. Security staff and airlines make the final decision, and rules can differ by airport, airline and route.
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