Updated 7 Nov 2026
Quick answer
At Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport security, liquids, gels and aerosols in your hand luggage must be in containers of 100 ml per container. One transparent resealable bag of 1 litre or less per passenger. Present the bag separately at the security point.
Source: Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport official page, checked 7 Nov 2026
100 ml per container
Source: Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport official page, checked 7 Nov 2026
One transparent resealable bag of 1 litre or less per passenger
Source: Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport official page, checked 7 Nov 2026
Present the bag separately at the security point
Source: Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport official page, checked 7 Nov 2026
No. Each container must be 100 ml per container; larger containers are not allowed, even if only part full.
Source: Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport official page, checked 7 Nov 2026
One transparent resealable bag of 1 litre or less per passenger.
Source: Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport official page, checked 7 Nov 2026
Containers over 100 ml are refused even if partly filled.
Source: Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport official page, checked 7 Nov 2026
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.