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ICAO and airport rules · reviewed on 31 October 2026

What Can You Bring on a Plane?

Choose your departure country to see what goes in the cabin, what must go in the hold and what is not allowed at all.

1Where are you flying from

Security rules depend on the departure country; an airport or airline can be stricter
Key:OK in cabinChecked bag onlyNot allowedCheck with your airline or airport

2Rules when departing from Russia

General ICAO rules
100 ml

Each container up to 100 ml, all in one clear bag up to 1 L, one bag per person. Containers over 100 ml are not allowed in the cabin, even if partly filled.

Cosmetics and hygiene

Liquids: up to 100 ml in the cabin
Cream, shampoo, perfume
OK in cabin
Containers over 100 ml are not allowed in the cabin, even if only partly filled. Up to 100 ml each go in one clear bag, one bag per person.
Mascara, liquid foundation
OK in cabin
Counts as a liquid: up to 100 ml in the liquids bag.
Deodorant, hairspray (spray)
OK in cabin
Up to 100 ml in the cabin; aerosols are allowed in the checked bag.

Food and drinks

Honey, sauces and yoghurt count as liquids too
Water and drinks
OK in cabin
Up to 100 ml per container in the liquids bag. Containers over 100 ml are not allowed in the cabin, even if partly filled.
Sauces, yoghurt, jam
OK in cabin
Counts as a liquid: up to 100 ml in the cabin.
Caviar, honey, soft cheese
OK in cabin
Counts as a liquid: up to 100 ml in the cabin.
Thermos
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Alcohol
Checked bag only
Checked bag: up to 5 L per passenger, in retail packaging, containers up to 5 L.

Medicines and baby items

Take what you need for the flight and keep a prescription or doctor's note; the rule for over 100 ml differs by country, see each row
Liquid medicine
OK in cabin
Take the amount you need for the flight and show it at security. Security staff make the final decision. Medicines with narcotic or psychotropic substances: only with a document that names you, the drug and the quantity.
Not confirmed: check with the airport
Baby food
OK in cabin
Take the amount you need for the flight and show it at security. Security staff make the final decision.
Not confirmed: check with the airport
Syringes and insulin
OK in cabin
Injection needles are allowed with a medical reason, unless the airline or airport bans them on higher-risk flights.

Electronics

Batteries and power banks go in the cabin only
Power bank
OK in cabin
Cabin only, up to 100 Wh; 100–160 Wh with airline approval. No more than 2 (ICAO rule). Check your power bank →Pulkovo airport rule; other airports may differ
Not confirmed: check with the airport
Laptop and tablet
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Hair dryer, straightener, curling iron
Check
Check with your airline or airport
E-cigarette
OK in cabin
Cabin only, battery up to 100 Wh.Pulkovo airport rule; other airports may differSome countries ban bringing them in, for example Singapore: check before you fly.
Not confirmed: check with the airport
Spare batteries
Check
Check with your airline or airport

Sharp items and tools

Blade length limits differ by country
Scissors
OK in cabin
Blade under 6 cm (60 mm), unless your airline or airport has banned them; longer in the checked bag. Pulkovo airport is stricter.
Not confirmed: check with the airport
Knife
Check
Over 6 cm: checked bag only. Small folding knives: check with your airline or airport (the rules allow some, airports can be stricter).
Screwdriver, wrench
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Razor
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Nail clippers and file
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Tweezers
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Knitting needles
OK in cabin
Allowed in the cabin, unless the airline or airport bans them on higher-risk flights.
Umbrella
Check
Check with your airline or airport

Fire and gas

Lighters, sprays and gas cartridges: the rules differ a lot by country
Lighter, matches
OK in cabin
One small lighter and one small box of safety matches, on you; not in the checked bag.Pulkovo airport rule; other airports may differ
Not confirmed: check with the airport
Pepper spray
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Gas for a camping stove
Not allowed
Not allowed in the cabin or the checked bag (butane and propane).

Checked 31 October 2026. Sources: Order of the Russian Ministry of Transport No. 34 ↗, Pulkovo Airport ↗

2Rules when departing from the European Union

General ICAO rules
100 ml

Each container up to 100 ml, all in one clear bag up to 1 L, one bag per person.

Cosmetics and hygiene

Liquids: up to 100 ml in the cabin
Cream, shampoo, perfume
OK in cabin
Up to 100 ml per container in the liquids bag. Larger containers do not go through security.
Mascara, liquid foundation
OK in cabin
Counts as a liquid: up to 100 ml in the liquids bag.
Deodorant, hairspray (spray)
OK in cabin
Toiletry aerosols follow the liquids rule: up to 100 ml in the cabin.

Food and drinks

Honey, sauces and yoghurt count as liquids too
Water and drinks
OK in cabin
Up to 100 ml per container in the liquids bag. Buy drinks after security.
Sauces, yoghurt, jam
OK in cabin
Counts as a liquid or paste: up to 100 ml in the cabin.
Caviar, honey, soft cheese
OK in cabin
Counts as a liquid or paste: up to 100 ml in the cabin.
Thermos
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Alcohol
Check
Check with your airline or airport

Medicines and baby items

Take what you need for the flight and keep a prescription or doctor's note; the rule for over 100 ml differs by country, see each row
Liquid medicine
OK in cabin
Over 100 ml is allowed if you need it during the trip; it may be screened or checked.
Baby food
OK in cabin
Over 100 ml is allowed if you need it for the trip.
Syringes and insulin
Check
Check with your airline or airport

Electronics

Batteries and power banks go in the cabin only
Power bank
OK in cabin
Cabin only, no more than 2 per person; do not charge it during the flight. Check your power bank →
Laptop and tablet
OK in cabin
Carry it in the cabin rather than the checked bag. Large devices go in a separate tray at security.
Hair dryer, straightener, curling iron
Check
Check with your airline or airport
E-cigarette
OK in cabin
Cabin only, not in the checked bag. Do not use or charge it on board.May be banned by the law of the countrySome countries ban bringing them in, for example Singapore: check before you fly.
Spare batteries
OK in cabin
Cabin only, no more than 2, terminals protected.

Sharp items and tools

Blade length limits differ by country
Scissors
OK in cabin
Blade up to 6 cm; longer in the checked bag. Some countries are stricter.
Knife
Checked bag only
Blades over 6 cm are not allowed in the cabin; pack knives in the checked bag. Some countries are stricter.May be banned by the law of the country
Screwdriver, wrench
Checked bag only
Saws, drills, long screwdrivers and similar tools are not allowed in the cabin; pack them in the checked bag.
Razor
OK in cabin
Loose razor blades are not allowed in the cabin.
Nail clippers and file
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Tweezers
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Knitting needles
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Umbrella
Check
Check with your airline or airport

Fire and gas

Lighters, sprays and gas cartridges: the rules differ a lot by country
Lighter, matches
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Pepper spray
Not allowed
Not allowed through security. Rules for the checked bag and local law differ by country.May be banned by the law of the country
Gas for a camping stove
Check
Check with your airline or airport

Checked 31 October 2026. Sources: European Commission ↗, EASA ↗

2Rules when departing from the United Kingdom

Differ from the general rules: 3
100 ml

Up to 100 ml per container at most airports; some airports allow up to 2 L. Check your departure airport.

Cosmetics and hygiene

Liquids: up to 100 ml in the cabin
Cream, shampoo, perfume Local rule
OK in cabin
Up to 100 ml per container; some airports allow up to 2 L. Larger containers go in the checked bag.
Mascara, liquid foundation
OK in cabin
Counts as a liquid: up to 100 ml in the liquids bag.
Deodorant, hairspray (spray)
OK in cabin
Up to 100 ml in the cabin; in the checked bag up to 0.5 L each and 2 L in total. Flammable aerosols such as paint are forbidden.

Food and drinks

Honey, sauces and yoghurt count as liquids too
Water and drinks Local rule
OK in cabin
Up to 100 ml per container; some airports allow up to 2 L. Buy drinks after security.
Sauces, yoghurt, jam
OK in cabin
Counts as a liquid: up to 100 ml in the cabin, more in the checked bag.
Caviar, honey, soft cheese
OK in cabin
Counts as a liquid: up to 100 ml in the cabin, more in the checked bag.
Thermos
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Alcohol
Check
Check with your airline or airport

Medicines and baby items

Take what you need for the flight and keep a prescription or doctor's note; the rule for over 100 ml differs by country, see each row
Liquid medicine Local rule
OK in cabin
Up to 2 L of essential medicines is allowed; keep proof of prescription for containers over 100 ml.
Baby food
OK in cabin
Enough for the journey, and the baby must travel with you. Breast milk: up to 2 L per container, even without the baby; not frozen in the cabin.
Syringes and insulin
OK in cabin
Hypodermic syringes are allowed in the cabin and the checked bag.

Electronics

Batteries and power banks go in the cabin only
Power bank
OK in cabin
Cabin only, no more than 2; up to 100 Wh, 100–160 Wh with airline approval; no recharging on board. Check your power bank →
Laptop and tablet
OK in cabin
Allowed in the cabin and the checked bag, but it must switch on. Some destination countries have extra rules for laptops.
Hair dryer, straightener, curling iron
OK in cabin
Gas curling irons and straighteners: allowed with the cover on, in the cabin or the checked bag. Spare gas cartridges are not allowed.
E-cigarette
OK in cabin
Cabin only, not in the checked bag. Do not use or charge it on board.May be banned by the law of the countrySome countries ban bringing them in, for example Singapore: check before you fly.
Spare batteries
OK in cabin
Cabin only, no more than 2, terminals protected.

Sharp items and tools

Blade length limits differ by country
Scissors
OK in cabin
Blade up to 6 cm; longer in the checked bag.
Knife
Checked bag only
Sharp, pointed or over-6 cm blades are not allowed in the cabin; use the checked bag and check with your airline.May be banned by the law of the country
Screwdriver, wrench
OK in cabin
Allowed in the cabin only if the blade or shaft is 6 cm or shorter; longer ones go in the checked bag.
Razor
OK in cabin
Disposable razors with a fixed cartridge are allowed.
Nail clippers and file
OK in cabin
Allowed in the cabin and the checked bag.
Tweezers
OK in cabin
Allowed in the cabin and the checked bag.
Knitting needles
OK in cabin
Allowed in the cabin and the checked bag.
Umbrella
OK in cabin
Allowed in the cabin and the checked bag.

Fire and gas

Lighters, sprays and gas cartridges: the rules differ a lot by country
Lighter, matches
OK in cabin
One lighter in a resealable bag, on you; not in the checked bag.
Pepper spray
Not allowed
Not allowed.May be banned by the law of the country
Gas for a camping stove
Check
Check with your airline or airport

Checked 30 October 2026. Sources: GOV.UK ↗, UK Civil Aviation Authority ↗

2Rules when departing from the United States

Differ from the general rules: 4
100 ml

Each container up to 3.4 oz (100 ml), all in one quart-size bag.

Cosmetics and hygiene

Liquids: up to 100 ml in the cabin
Cream, shampoo, perfume
OK in cabin
Up to 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container in a quart-size bag; larger ones in the checked bag.
Mascara, liquid foundation
OK in cabin
Counts as a liquid: up to 100 ml in the liquids bag.
Deodorant, hairspray (spray)
OK in cabin
Up to 100 ml in the cabin; in the checked bag up to 500 ml each and 2 L in total. Flammable non-toiletry aerosols such as spray paint are forbidden.

Food and drinks

Honey, sauces and yoghurt count as liquids too
Water and drinks
OK in cabin
Up to 3.4 oz (100 ml); buy drinks after security.
Sauces, yoghurt, jam
OK in cabin
Counts as a liquid: up to 100 ml in the cabin, more in the checked bag.
Caviar, honey, soft cheese
OK in cabin
Counts as a liquid: up to 100 ml in the cabin, more in the checked bag.
Thermos
OK in cabin
An empty bottle can go through security; fill it afterwards. With a drink inside, the 100 ml liquids rule applies.
Alcohol
Checked bag only
Checked bag: up to 24% no limit; 24–70% up to 5 L per person in unopened retail packaging; over 70% not allowed. In the cabin only containers up to 100 ml, or duty free in a sealed bag. Drink only what the airline serves.

Medicines and baby items

Take what you need for the flight and keep a prescription or doctor's note; the rule for over 100 ml differs by country, see each row
Liquid medicine
OK in cabin
Over 100 ml in reasonable quantities if medically necessary; declare it at security.
Baby food
OK in cabin
Over 100 ml in reasonable quantities; tell the officer, it is screened separately.
Syringes and insulin
OK in cabin
Unused syringes only together with injectable medicine; tell the officer. Used ones go in a sharps container or other hard case. Insulin is screened separately.

Electronics

Batteries and power banks go in the cabin only
Power bank Local rule
OK in cabin
Cabin only. FAA: up to 100 Wh; 101–160 Wh with airline approval, no more than two of those. The ICAO rule adds: no more than 2 per passenger and no charging on board. Check your power bank →
Laptop and tablet
OK in cabin
Best in the cabin. If you check it, switch it fully off and protect it from switching on.
Hair dryer, straightener, curling iron
OK in cabin
Hair dryers and corded tools: allowed. Gas or lithium battery ones: cabin only, with a heater cover and protection against switching on. Spare gas cartridges are not allowed.
E-cigarette
OK in cabin
In the cabin or on you only, not in the checked bag. Protect it from switching on by accident.Some countries ban bringing them in, for example Singapore: check before you fly.
Spare batteries
OK in cabin
Cabin only, terminals protected; up to 100 Wh, 101–160 Wh with airline approval.

Sharp items and tools

Blade length limits differ by country
Scissors Local rule
OK in cabin
Under 4 inches (about 10 cm) from the pivot; longer in the checked bag.
Knife
Checked bag only
Not in the cabin (a few blunt knives and plastic cutlery excepted); in the checked bag, sheathed or wrapped.
Screwdriver, wrench Local rule
OK in cabin
Up to 7 inches (about 18 cm); longer tools and power tools go in the checked bag.
Razor
OK in cabin
Electric razors are fine. Loose blades go in the checked bag, wrapped; a safety razor is allowed in the cabin only without the blade.
Nail clippers and file
OK in cabin
Allowed in the cabin; wrap sharp items in the checked bag.
Tweezers
OK in cabin
Allowed in the cabin; wrap them in the checked bag.
Knitting needles
OK in cabin
Allowed in the cabin; wrap them in the checked bag. Cutters with blades go in the checked bag only.
Umbrella
OK in cabin
Allowed; check the size limit with your airline.

Fire and gas

Lighters, sprays and gas cartridges: the rules differ a lot by country
Lighter, matches
OK in cabin
One lighter per passenger, on you or in the cabin bag; torch lighters are not allowed anywhere.
Pepper spray Local rule
Checked bag only
One self-defense spray up to 118 ml (4 fl oz) per passenger, checked bag only, with a safety cover.
Gas for a camping stove
Not allowed
Propane is not allowed. A stove is allowed only if it is empty and cleared of fuel and vapour.

Checked 31 October 2026. Sources: TSA ↗, FAA PackSafe ↗

2Rules when departing from China

Differ from the general rules: 7
International flights

Each container up to 100 ml, all in one clear bag up to 1 L, one bag per person.

Domestic flights in China

On domestic flights no liquids in the cabin except your own cosmetics: one item of each kind up to 100 ml, plus one toothpaste and one shaving foam up to 100 g or ml.

Cosmetics and hygiene

Liquids: up to 100 ml in the cabin
Cream, shampoo, perfume Local rule
OK in cabin
Domestic flights: only your own cosmetics, one of each kind up to 100 ml, plus one toothpaste and one shaving foam. International and regional flights: 100 ml rule.
Mascara, liquid foundation Local rule
OK in cabin
Domestic flights: your own cosmetics only, one of each kind up to 100 ml. International and regional flights: 100 ml rule.
Deodorant, hairspray (spray)
Check
Check with your airline or airport

Food and drinks

Honey, sauces and yoghurt count as liquids too
Water and drinks Local rule
OK in cabin
Domestic flights: drinks are not allowed in the cabin. International and regional flights: 100 ml rule.
Sauces, yoghurt, jam
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Caviar, honey, soft cheese
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Thermos
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Alcohol Local rule
Checked bag only
Checked bag only, in retail packaging: up to 24% no limit; 24–70% up to 5 L per person; over 70% not allowed.

Medicines and baby items

Take what you need for the flight and keep a prescription or doctor's note; the rule for over 100 ml differs by country, see each row
Liquid medicine
OK in cabin
Allowed if you need it during the flight, after a check.
Baby food
OK in cabin
Allowed if you need it during the flight, after a check.
Syringes and insulin
Check
Check with your airline or airport

Electronics

Batteries and power banks go in the cabin only
Power bank Local rule
OK in cabin
Cabin only: up to 100 Wh; 100–160 Wh with airline approval, no more than 2. Without the 3C mark: not allowed on domestic flights in China. Do not charge devices from it in flight. Check your power bank →
Laptop and tablet
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Hair dryer, straightener, curling iron
Check
Check with your airline or airport
E-cigarette
OK in cabin
Cabin only, not in the checked bag; the battery and liquid follow their own rules.Some countries ban bringing them in, for example Singapore: check before you fly.
Spare batteries
Check
Check with your airline or airport

Sharp items and tools

Blade length limits differ by country
Scissors
Check
Over 6 cm: checked bag only. Shorter scissors: check with your airline or airport.
Knife Local rule
Check
Over 6 cm: checked bag only. Knives up to 6 cm: check with your airline or airport.
Screwdriver, wrench
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Razor
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Nail clippers and file
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Tweezers
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Knitting needles
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Umbrella
Check
Check with your airline or airport

Fire and gas

Lighters, sprays and gas cartridges: the rules differ a lot by country
Lighter, matches Local rule
Not allowed
Lighters and matches are not allowed in the cabin or the checked bag when departing from China.
Pepper spray
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Gas for a camping stove
Not allowed
Butane and liquefied gas are not allowed in the cabin or the checked bag.

Checked 31 October 2026. Sources: Shanghai airports ↗, CAAC ↗

2Rules when departing from other countries

General ICAO rules

Check with your airline or airport

Cosmetics and hygiene

Liquids: up to 100 ml in the cabin
Cream, shampoo, perfume
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Mascara, liquid foundation
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Deodorant, hairspray (spray)
Check
Check with your airline or airport

Food and drinks

Honey, sauces and yoghurt count as liquids too
Water and drinks
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Sauces, yoghurt, jam
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Caviar, honey, soft cheese
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Thermos
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Alcohol
Check
Check with your airline or airport

Medicines and baby items

Take what you need for the flight and keep a prescription or doctor's note; the rule for over 100 ml differs by country, see each row
Liquid medicine
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Baby food
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Syringes and insulin
Check
Check with your airline or airport

Electronics

Batteries and power banks go in the cabin only
Power bank
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Laptop and tablet
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Hair dryer, straightener, curling iron
Check
Check with your airline or airport
E-cigarette
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Spare batteries
Check
Check with your airline or airport

Sharp items and tools

Blade length limits differ by country
Scissors
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Knife
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Screwdriver, wrench
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Razor
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Nail clippers and file
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Tweezers
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Knitting needles
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Umbrella
Check
Check with your airline or airport

Fire and gas

Lighters, sprays and gas cartridges: the rules differ a lot by country
Lighter, matches
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Pepper spray
Check
Check with your airline or airport
Gas for a camping stove
Check
Check with your airline or airport

Not checked yet: check with your airline or the departure airport.

These are departure security rules. What you may bring into a country is decided by that country's customs. If you change planes, the transfer airport screens you again under its own rules.

Security staff make the final decision, and an airline can be stricter. Sources: ICAO and IATA dangerous goods rules, and the screening rules of the departure country.

Questions

How much liquid can you take in hand luggage?

In Russia, the EU, the UK, the US and China: up to 100 ml per container, all in one clear resealable bag of about 1 L (a quart-size bag in the US). Some UK airports allow up to 2 L, so check your airport.

Can you take a power bank on a plane?

Yes, in the cabin only and never in the checked bag: no more than 2 per passenger, up to 100 Wh (100–160 Wh only with your airline's approval), and no charging on board. Each airline can be stricter, so check yours.

Can you bring food through airport security?

Solid food is usually not limited at security, but sauces, honey, yoghurt and other liquid or paste foods count as liquids: up to 100 ml each in the cabin. What you may bring into another country is a customs question, so check the rules of the country you fly to.

Can you take medicine over 100 ml in the cabin?

Usually yes, if you need it during the flight: in the EU, the UK, the US and China, with a check at security (the UK and the US may ask for a prescription or doctor's note). In Russia take only the amount you need for the flight and show it; security staff make the final decision.

Can you take a lighter on a plane?

In the UK, the US and Russia: one lighter carried on you, never in the checked bag. In China, lighters and matches are not allowed at all. For other countries, check with your airline or airport.