Can I take 2 litres of liquid through Birmingham security?
Yes. Each container can hold up to 2 litres.
Source: Birmingham Airport official page, checked 7 Nov 2026
Quick answer
At Birmingham Airport security, liquids, gels and aerosols in your hand luggage must be in containers of 2 litres per container. Do not put liquids in plastic bags. Stay in your hand luggage.
Source: Birmingham Airport official page, checked 7 Nov 2026
Container limit
2 litres per container
Source: Birmingham Airport official page, checked 7 Nov 2026
Liquids bag
Do not put liquids in plastic bags
Source: Birmingham Airport official page, checked 7 Nov 2026
At the scanner
Stay in your hand luggage
Source: Birmingham Airport official page, checked 7 Nov 2026
Laptops and electronics
Leave all electricals in your hand luggage
Source: Birmingham Airport official page, checked 7 Nov 2026
Do I need a clear plastic bag at Birmingham?
Do not put liquids in plastic bags.
Source: Birmingham Airport official page, checked 7 Nov 2026
Do I need to take my laptop out at Birmingham?
Leave all electricals in your hand luggage.
Source: Birmingham Airport official page, checked 7 Nov 2026
What else should I know about Birmingham security?
No limit on the number of 2 litre containers.
Source: Birmingham Airport official page, checked 7 Nov 2026
Will the same rule apply on my return flight?
Not necessarily. The liquids rule depends on the scanners at the airport you leave from, and many airports still have a 100 ml limit. Check the airport you fly home from.