Hand luggage
You can pack liquids in your hand luggage, but there is a limit to how much liquid you can take on a plane - so pack liquids in your hold luggage where possible. If you do take liquids in your hand luggage:
Containers must hold no more than 100ml
Containers must be in a single, clear, resealable plastic bag (e.g. a cosmetics/make-up bag or freezer bag), which holds a maximum of one litre and measures approximately 20cm x 20cm
The contents must fit comfortably inside the clear plastic bag so it can be sealed (i.e. it must not be so full that you can’t close it)
The bag must not be knotted or tied at the top
You’re limited to one plastic bag per person
You must put the clear bag of liquids in your plastic tray to go through the security X-ray machine
Please note: Liquids in containers larger than 100ml cannot go through security even if the container is only part full. There are some exemptions.
If you wish to bring your own containers to hold 100ml or less, the container must have printed on it the measurement that the container can hold. Travel sets of containers that do not have measurements on them will not be allowed through security. Handwritten measurements or stickers are also not acceptable.
Hold luggage
Any liquids over 100ml must be checked in with your hold luggage. If you're unsure about whether any liquid will be allowed through Security in your hand luggage, it’s best to check it in with your hold luggage, to avoid disappointment if Security confiscates it.
What is a liquid?
All drinks, including water
Liquid or semi-liquid foods, such as soup, jam, honey, and syrups
Pastes, including toothpaste
Creams, lotions, oils, moisturiser
Perfumes and aftershaves
Make-up, including mascara and lipgloss
Sprays, including sun lotion
Inhalers
Gels, including hair gels and shower gels
Contents of pressurised containers, including shaving foam, other foams, and deodorants
Liquid-solid mixtures (such as food)
Any other item of a similar consistency
Please note: Lipsticks, lip balms, and stick deodorants are not classed as liquids, so you don’t need to put these in your clear plastic bag.
Exemptions
You can take liquid containers larger than 100ml through security at all UK airports if they:
are for essential medical purposes (these must be accompanied with a medical note or prescription)
are for special dietary requirements
contain baby food or baby milk
Duty Free
You can also take liquids bought at the airport or on your plane (such as Duty Free perfume) through Security, provided that:
the items are sealed inside a security bag when you buy them
the receipt for the items is sealed in the security bag and visible
