Quick answer
At most airports, liquids, aerosols and gels in your carry-on must be in containers of 100 ml or less, all in one clear resealable bag of about 1 litre. The rule is set by security in the country you leave from, and some airports with new scanners allow up to 2 litres.
What is the liquids rule in each country?
| Leaving from | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, all in one quart-sized bag; larger containers go in checked baggage. Medications and infant and child nourishment are exempt | TSA 7 Nov 2026 |
| Canada | Containers of 100 ml/100 g or less, in one clear resealable bag of no more than 1 L per passenger. Baby food, prescription and essential medicines and other listed items are exempt and must be declared | CATSA 7 Nov 2026 |
| European Union (27 countries) | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one clear plastic bag of up to 1 L; larger containers go in checked baggage. Medicines and baby food are exempt; duty-free liquids allowed if sealed in the security bag with the receipt | European Union (Your Europe) 7 Nov 2026 |
| United Kingdom | Most airports: containers of 100 ml or less (in one clear resealable bag of up to 1 L, about 20 x 20 cm, where the airport asks for a bag). Some airports allow containers up to 2 L, so check your departure airport. Medicines, special diets and baby food up to 2 L at all airports | UK Government (gov.uk) 7 Nov 2026 |
| Japan | International flights from Japan: containers of 100 ml (g) or less, in one transparent resealable bag of up to 1 L (about 20 x 20 cm), one bag per passenger | Narita International Airport 7 Nov 2026 |
| South Korea | International flights from Korea: containers of 100 ml or less (by container size), in one transparent ziplock bag (20 x 20 cm, 1 L) per passenger | Incheon International Airport 7 Nov 2026 |
| Australia | International flights: containers of 100 ml (100 g) or less, in one resealable clear bag about 20 x 20 cm. Inorganic powders up to 350 ml (350 g). Baby products, medicines and dietary items are exempt but must be screened. No limits on domestic flights | Brisbane Airport 7 Nov 2026 |
| New Zealand | International flights: containers of 100 ml or less, in one resealable 20 x 20 cm (1 L) bag. Inorganic powders up to 350 ml (350 g). Prescription medicine in your name is exempt. No limits on domestic flights | Aviation Security Service (NZ CAA) 7 Nov 2026 |
| Singapore | Containers of 100 ml or less, totalling no more than 1 L, in one transparent resealable bag per passenger. Baby food and breast milk (infant travelling) and items with a doctor's letter can be exempt | Changi Airport Group 7 Nov 2026 |
| Hong Kong | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one transparent resealable bag of up to 1 L per passenger. Medicines, baby milk and food and special dietary items are exempt, subject to checks | Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong 7 Nov 2026 |
| Thailand | Containers of 100 ml (100 g) or less, totalling no more than 1 L, in one resealable clear bag (about 20 x 20 cm) per passenger. Medicines with your name, baby food and medical or dietary food are exempt in amounts for the flight | Airports of Thailand (Suvarnabhumi) 7 Nov 2026 |
| United Arab Emirates | Containers of 100 ml or less, up to 10 containers (1 L), in a clear resealable bag. Medicines, baby milk and food and special dietary items are exempt | Dubai Airports 7 Nov 2026 |
| Qatar | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one clear resealable bag of up to 1 L | Hamad International Airport 7 Nov 2026 |
| Saudi Arabia | Containers of 100 ml or less, in a transparent resealable bag | King Khalid International Airport 7 Nov 2026 |
| India | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one clear resealable bag. Take them out for screening | Mumbai CSMI Airport 7 Nov 2026 |
| Sri Lanka | Containers of 100 ml (100 g) or less, in one transparent resealable bag of up to 1 L per passenger. Medicines, baby milk and food and special dietary items are exempt, subject to checks | Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) 7 Nov 2026 |
| Türkiye | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one transparent resealable bag of up to 1 L (20 x 20 cm) per passenger. Medicines with a prescription and baby formula for the flight are exempt | Istanbul Airport 7 Nov 2026 |
| China | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one transparent resealable bag of up to 1 L per passenger. Baby milk and liquid medicines are allowed after inspection | China Southern Airlines 7 Nov 2026 |
| Taiwan | Taoyuan Airport: containers of 100 ml or less, in one clear zip-top bag of up to 1 L per passenger | Peach Aviation airport guide 7 Nov 2026 |
| Indonesia | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one clear resealable bag of up to 1 L per passenger (DGCA Regulation SKEP/43/III/2007). Medicines, baby food and milk and special-diet items are exempt | Lion Air Group 7 Nov 2026 |
| Malaysia | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one transparent resealable bag of up to 1 L per passenger. Medicines and dietary items with documents, and baby milk or food for children under 7, are allowed | Malaysia Airlines 7 Nov 2026 |
| Vietnam | International flights: containers of 100 ml or less, up to 1 L in total. Prescribed medicines and baby milk and food are allowed. No liquid limit on domestic flights | Vietnam Airlines 7 Nov 2026 |
| Russia | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one closed transparent bag of up to 1 L per passenger. Medicines and baby food for the flight are allowed outside the bag | Ural Airlines 7 Nov 2026 |
| Switzerland | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one transparent resealable bag of up to 1 L. At airports with CT scanners (such as Zurich) containers up to 2 L are allowed. Medicines and dietary liquids such as baby food are exempt | Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) 7 Nov 2026 |
| Norway | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one transparent resealable bag of up to 1 L per passenger. Liquid medicines, baby food and breast milk are exempt | Avinor 7 Nov 2026 |
| Iceland | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one transparent 1 L zip-lock bag per passenger. Medication for the flight and infant formula are allowed | Keflavik Airport (Isavia) 7 Nov 2026 |
| Israel | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one transparent resealable bag of up to 1 L per passenger. Medicines and special food such as baby food may be carried outside the bag | EL AL 7 Nov 2026 |
| Kenya | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one transparent resealable bag of up to 1 L. Medicine and baby food needed during the flight are allowed | Kenya Airports Authority 7 Nov 2026 |
| South Africa | International flights: containers of 100 ml or less, in one 20 x 20 cm resealable clear bag per passenger. Medicines, baby products and special dietary items are exempt. Not applied on domestic flights | South African Airways 7 Nov 2026 |
| Philippines | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one transparent resealable bag, up to 1 L per person. Baby formula, food and medication can go outside the bag but must be shown to security | Philippine Airlines (airport security rules) 7 Nov 2026 |
| Oman | Containers of 100 ml or less, in a see-through plastic bag (provided at the airport). Larger containers are confiscated. Medicines with a prescription are allowed | Salalah Airport (Oman Airports) 7 Nov 2026 |
| Rwanda | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one transparent resealable bag of up to 1 L per passenger. Baby food and medicines for the flight are allowed | Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority 7 Nov 2026 |
| Morocco | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one clear resealable bag of up to 1 L. Medical, dietary and baby items for the trip are exempt | ONDA (Moroccan airports authority) 7 Nov 2026 |
| Brazil | International flights: containers of 100 ml or less, in one clear closable bag of up to 1 L per passenger (ANAC Resolution 515/2019). Prescription medicines and special-diet products such as baby food are exempt | ANAC Resolution 515/2019 7 Nov 2026 |
| Solomon Islands | International flights: containers of 100 ml or less, in one resealable clear 1 L bag per traveller. Personal medicines, baby products and dietary supplements are exempt | Ministry of Communication and Aviation 7 Nov 2026 |
| Uzbekistan | Flights from Uzbekistan: containers of 100 ml or less, in one transparent resealable bag of up to 1 L per passenger (bag provided at the airport). Medicines, baby food and dietary products are exempt | Uzbekistan Airways 7 Nov 2026 |
| Fiji | Liquids, aerosols and gels in containers of 100 ml or less; powders up to 350 ml; all in a clear sealable zip-lock bag for screening | Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji 7 Nov 2026 |
| Mauritius | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one transparent resealable bag (about 20 x 20 cm, 1 L) per passenger. Infant food and milk, medicines and special-diet food for the flight are exempt | Air Mauritius 7 Nov 2026 |
| Kazakhstan | Containers of 100 ml or less, up to 1 L in total; jams and other liquid or gel foods count towards the limit | Aviasales Kazakhstan guide (updated 27 May 2026) 7 Nov 2026 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Containers of 100 ml (3.4 oz) or less, in one clear resealable bag of up to 1 L per traveller. Baby food and milk (child 2 or under), breast milk and prescription or essential medicines are exempt but must be declared | Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority 7 Nov 2026 |
| Greenland | Containers of 100 ml or less, all in one transparent resealable 1 L bag per passenger. Baby food and breast milk for the trip, medication and special dietary food can exceed 100 ml after screening | Greenland Airports (Mittarfeqarfiit) 7 Nov 2026 |
| Pakistan | No liquids over 100 ml in hand luggage; put the containers in a clear resealable plastic bag | Faisalabad International Airport 7 Nov 2026 |
Which airlines publish their own liquids rule?
| Airline | Liquids rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Aerolineas Argentinas | Containers of 100 ml or less, all in one transparent resealable plastic bag; one bag per passenger | Assist Card (trusted third party) 6 Nov 2026 |
| Aeromexico | Containers of 100 ml or less (even if only partly full); you may need to pack them in one transparent, resealable bag | Wise (trusted third party) 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Algérie | Containers of 100 ml or less (even if only partly full); you may need to pack them in one transparent, resealable bag | Wise (trusted third party) 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Arabia | Liquids over 100 ml not permitted in cabin | airarabia.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Botswana | Liquids, aerosols and gels must not exceed 100 ml | airbotswana.co.bw 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Cairo | Containers of 100 ml (100 g) or less only; larger ones are confiscated at security. Medicines, baby products and dietary supplements are exempt | aircairo.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Cambodia | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one clear resealable bag of up to 1 L | aircambodia.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Caraibes | Containers of 100 ml or less, in a clear bag of about 20 x 20 cm shown at security. Liquid medicines with a prescription and baby food are allowed | aircaraibes.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Niugini | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one clear resealable 1 L bag. Medicines and baby formula must be declared | airniugini.com.pg 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Serbia | Containers of 100 ml or less (even if only partly full); you may need to pack them in one transparent, resealable bag | Wise (trusted third party) 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Seychelles | 100 ml containers in one 1 L 20 x 20 cm bag; duty-free in sealed STEB | airseychelles.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Tahiti Nui | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one sealed transparent pouch (20 x 20 cm, 1 L) per person. Baby food (under 2), prescribed medicines and special-diet food are exempt | us.airtahitinui.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Aircalin | Containers under 100 ml, in one transparent resealable bag of up to 1 L (about 20 x 20 cm) per passenger. Medicines, baby food and special-diet items for the journey are allowed. Some airports, including Nadi, refuse liquids over 100 ml even if sealed | aircalin.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| American Airlines | TSA 3-1-1 rules for carry-on | aa.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Asiana Airlines | 100 ml containers on international routes; duty-free must be in sealed STEB | flyasiana.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Atlantic Airways | Containers of 100 ml or less, up to 1 L in total, in one transparent 1 L bag. Medicines and infant or medical food are exempt | atlanticairways.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Avianca | Containers of 100 ml or less (even if only partly full); you may need to pack them in one transparent, resealable bag | Wise (trusted third party) 6 Nov 2026 |
| Avianca Costa Rica | Under 100 ml in carry-on | ayuda.avianca.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Avianca Ecuador | Under 100 ml in carry-on | ayuda.avianca.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Azerbaijan Airlines | Max 100 ml liquids | azal.az 6 Nov 2026 |
| Belavia Belarusian Airlines | Standard 100 ml rule: containers over 100 ml go in checked baggage. Medicines and baby food for the flight are exempt but may be checked | Kupi (trusted third party) 6 Nov 2026 |
| Biman Bangladesh Airlines | Containers of 100 ml or less (even if only partly full); you may need to pack them in one transparent, resealable bag | Wise (trusted third party) 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cebu Pacific | Containers 100 ml or less, max 10 containers | help.cebupacificair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| China Eastern | Liquids over 100 ml prohibited in cabin | global.ceair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| COPA Airlines | Containers of 100 ml or less (even if only partly full); you may need to pack them in one transparent, resealable bag | Wise (trusted third party) 6 Nov 2026 |
| Corsair International | Under 100 ml each (EU rules); baby food, supplements, medicine allowed | flycorsair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Egyptair | Max 100 ml containers in one resealable 1 L bag; duty-free in sealed red-border security bag | egyptair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Containers of 100 ml or less, in a transparent resealable plastic bag | Kupi (trusted third party) 6 Nov 2026 |
| Etihad Airways | Cabin: 100 ml limit for liquids/creams/sprays; Zamzam water up to 5 L checked | etihad.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Fastjet Zimbabwe | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one transparent resealable 20 x 20 cm bag. Baby food, milk and sterilised water are exempt up to 1 L | fastjet.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| FlyArystan | Containers max 100 ml; medicines/baby food exceptions; duty-free in sealed bag with same-day receipt | flyarystan.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Georgian Airways | Up to 100 ml of liquid per container, in a transparent sealed plastic bag | georgian-airways.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Gulf Air | Containers of 100 ml or less (even if only partly full); you may need to pack them in one transparent, resealable bag | Wise (trusted third party) 6 Nov 2026 |
| Hong Kong Airlines | 100 ml containers in one 1 L resealable bag; duty-free in sealed STEB with receipt | hongkongairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Jazeera Airways | Containers of 100 ml or less, all in one transparent resealable plastic bag | Travomint guide (third party) 6 Nov 2026 |
| JetSMART Argentina | Containers of 100 ml or less, all in one clear resealable bag of up to 1 L, on domestic and international flights | jetsmart.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| JetSMART Chile | Containers of 100 ml or less, all in one clear resealable bag of up to 1 L, on domestic and international flights | jetsmart.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| JetSMART Colombia | Containers of 100 ml or less, all in one clear resealable bag of up to 1 L, on domestic and international flights | jetsmart.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| JetSMART Peru | Containers of 100 ml or less, all in one clear resealable bag of up to 1 L, on domestic and international flights | jetsmart.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Jordan Aviation | 100 ml containers in one 1 L resealable bag (20 x 20 cm) | jordanaviation.jo 6 Nov 2026 |
| Juneyao Airlines | Containers max 100 ml | global.juneyaoair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| KLM | Over 100 ml restricted at security | oman.klm.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Korean Air | Duty-free liquids only in sealed STEB with receipt | koreanair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Kuwait Airways | Containers of 100 ml or less (even if only partly full); you may need to pack them in one transparent, resealable bag | Wise (trusted third party) 6 Nov 2026 |
| Lao Airlines | 100 ml containers in one transparent bag; sealed duty-free exempt | laoairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| LATAM Airlines Brasil | International: 100 ml containers in one 1 L bag; domestic varies (Brazil max 4 x 300 ml) | latamairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| LATAM Airlines Colombia | International: 100 ml containers in one 1 L bag; domestic varies (Brazil max 4 x 300 ml) | latamairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| LATAM Airlines Ecuador | International: 100 ml containers in one 1 L bag; domestic varies (Brazil max 4 x 300 ml) | latamairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| LATAM Airlines Group | International: 100 ml containers in 1 L clear bag | latamairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| LATAM Airlines Paraguay | International: 100 ml containers in one 1 L bag; domestic varies (Brazil max 4 x 300 ml) | latamairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| LATAM Airlines Peru | International: 100 ml containers in one 1 L bag; domestic varies (Brazil max 4 x 300 ml) | latamairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Madagascar Airlines | Containers of 100 ml or less, in a clear resealable bag. Baby food for the flight, essential medicines and duty-free bought after security (international) are allowed | madagascarairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| MEA | LAGs in hand baggage subject to container/bag conditions | mea.com.lb 6 Nov 2026 |
| MIAT Mongolian Airlines | International flights: containers of 100 ml or less, in one transparent resealable plastic bag | Kupi (trusted third party) 6 Nov 2026 |
| Myanmar Airways International | Containers of 100 ml or less, all in one transparent resealable bag of no more than 20 x 20 cm | Webcheckin.info (third party) 6 Nov 2026 |
| NordStar | 100 ml containers, 1 L total; duty-free in sealed bag with receipt | travel.yandex.ru 6 Nov 2026 |
| Peach Aviation | International: containers max 100 ml in one 1 L clear bag (20 x 20 cm); domestic: toiletries max 2 L total, 0.5 L per container | flypeach.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Rossiya Airlines | 100 ml containers in one 1 L transparent bag; duty-free in sealed bag with proof of same-day purchase | rossiya-airlines.ru 6 Nov 2026 |
| Royal Brunei | Liquids over 100 ml are not allowed in carry-on baggage | Alternative Airlines (trusted third party) 6 Nov 2026 |
| Royal Jordanian | Containers of 100 ml or less, in one transparent resealable 1 L bag per passenger. Medicines and special food (such as baby food) for the flight can go outside the bag | rj.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| SCAT Airlines | Standard limit: no more than 100 ml per container | Yandex Travel (trusted third party) 6 Nov 2026 |
| Shanghai Airlines | Liquids over 100 ml prohibited in cabin | global.ceair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Singapore Airlines | 100 ml containers in one clear resealable 1 L bag; duty-free from Singapore in sealed bag with receipt | singaporeair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Southwest Airlines | TSA 3-1-1 | support.southwest.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| SunExpress | 100 ml containers in one 1 L resealable bag; duty-free exception with sealed bag and receipt | sunexpress.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| TACA | Under 100 ml in carry-on | ayuda.avianca.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| TAG Airlines | Liquids, creams, gels and perfumes over 100 ml are not allowed in carry-on; aerosol sprays are not allowed in carry-on | tag.com.gt 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tunisair | Containers of 100 ml or less (even if only partly full); you may need to pack them in one transparent, resealable bag | Wise (trusted third party) 6 Nov 2026 |
| Turkish Airlines | Airport security liquid rules apply to alcohol in cabin | turkishairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| United Airlines | TSA 3-1-1 | united.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Volaris | Liquids in containers over 100 ml are not allowed in carry-on; aerosols go in checked baggage only | cms.volaris.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Volotea | Toiletries in bottles max 100 ml | volotea.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| WestJet | CATSA screening rules apply | westjet.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Wideroe | 100 ml containers in one 1 L sealed transparent bag | help.wideroe.no 6 Nov 2026 |