Each passenger is allowed one carry-on item, the dimensions of which must not exceed 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm. Passengers may also carry one personal item, such as a purse, crib, laptop, wheelchair, pair of crutches, pushchair or stroller. The total weight of such items must not exceed 12 kg.
What are liquids?
It is best to put as many of your liquid items as possible in your checked luggage.
For liquids, creams, pastes and gels taken on board, a specific regulation applies. All of these products must be presented at security checks in a transparent plastic bag (ex. freezer bag) of a maximum capacity of one litre (around 20 cm x 20 cm). Each liquid container cannot contain more than 100 ml and all containers must fit in the bag. Passengers may present only one closed bag, which must fit in the hand luggage. Any container over 100 ml is not allowed to pass through security checks, but is allowed in checked luggage.
Passengers are allowed to carry a lighter with them onboard. The lighter must be placed in a transparent bag and remain with them for the entire duration of the trip; it can not be placed in hand luggage. Note that lighters are not allowed in checked luggage either.
Any necessary medications in containers over 100 ml may be taken with you onboard. However, all such drugs must be checked at the security point. In addition, you must obtain an agreement from the airport and the airline company you are travelling with prior to departure. You must also bring all relevant medical documentation (prescriptions, certificates...) which state that these drugs are essential to your health.
You may also take onboard any medical equipment you might need during the trip. If possible, this material must fit in only one piece of luggage and you must carry with you documentation showing it is necessary.
You are allowed to take with you in cabin enough liquid baby food and sterilised water for the duration of the journey. However, you may be asked to taste a small amount of these items at the security checkpoint.
You can take liquid products bought after the security checkpoint onboard, regardless of their size. The majority of stores will handle your purchased items in a sealed bag; do not open it before reaching your final destination and keep your proof of purchase, as you will be asked to show it during transfer.
Note that if you have a connecting flight and your liquid items have been purchased in an airport's duty free area or onboard an aircraft from a non-EU company, you will be asked to check them.
Take only items which are absolutely necessary in cabin and check as many liquid products as possible. Buy your plastic freezer bag before getting to the airport. If you have a doubt about regulations applying to your journey, contact the airport you are leaving from or your airline before getting to the airport.
Remember you cannot take wrapped gifts with you, as they will be unwrapped at the security checkpoint.
Be ready to show your freezer bag to the security agent; it will be checked at the same time as your hand luggage. Take off your coat or jacket so they can be checked and remove any metal objects from your pockets.
If you are travelling with a laptop or any other electrical appliance, remove it from your luggage and present it separately. In some cases, the security agent may ask you to take off your shoes or your belt.
