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How Much Alcohol Can I Bring into Ireland? 2026 Duty-Free Limit

Flag of Ireland IrelandDuty-free allowance per adult
  • 1 Lspirits
  • 200cigarettes
  • —minimum age

Quick answer

1 L spirits or 2 L ≤22%; plus 4 L still wine; 16 L beer.

Source: revenue.ie, checked 5 Nov 2026

How much alcohol can I bring into Ireland duty-free?

1 L spirits or 2 L ≤22%; plus 4 L still wine; 16 L beer. Anything over the allowance must be declared, and duty and tax may apply.

Source: revenue.ie, checked 5 Nov 2026

Can I carry alcohol on the plane to Ireland?

Alcohol up to 24% ABV (beer, wine): carry-on yes, but carry-on liquids limit of the departure airport applies; checked bag yes; No aviation limit; destination customs allowance applies. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Alcohol 24-70% ABV (spirits): carry-on yes, but carry-on liquids limit applies; checked bag yes; Max 5 L per container and 5 L per passenger, unopened retail packaging. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Alcohol over 70% ABV (e.g. 151-proof rum, grain alcohol): carry-on no; checked bag no; Forbidden. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Drinks in your carry-on also count toward the airport's liquids limit unless bought after security.

Airline alcohol rules for flights from Ireland

Aer Lingus: 24-70% ABV in retail packaging, receptacles <=5 L, max 5 L per person. Source: aerlingus.com, checked 6 Nov 2026