Items prohibited in hand and checked baggage
The following items are prohibited for carriage on your person, in hand, and checked baggage. This list is not exhaustive but includes common forbidden items.
Weapons and disabling devices
- Disabling devices such as mace, pepper spray, or any items containing irritants or incapacitating substances.
- Electro-shock weapons, including tasers that contain dangerous components like explosives, compressed gas, or lithium batteries.
- Toy guns (replicas or imitations that may be mistaken for real firearms).
Explosives and flammable materials
- Explosives such as fireworks, dynamite, blasting caps, gunpowder, hand grenades, flares, munitions, Christmas crackers, sparklers, and party poppers.
- Flammable liquids, including paints, adhesives, petrol, diesel, and lighter fluid.
- Flammable solids that are easily ignited.
Compressed gases and hazardous chemicals
- Compressed gases (flammable, non-flammable, or poisonous) such as butane, propane, scuba diving cylinders (aqualung), and lighter fuels/refills.
- Poisons like arsenic, cyanides, or insecticides.
- Corrosive substances such as mercury (in thermometers or blood pressure gauges), alkalis, and wet cell batteries.
- Toxic and chemical substances, including acids, bleaches, peroxides, phosphorous compounds, fertilizers, weed killers, and other harmful chemicals.
Radioactive and magnetic materials
- Radioactive materials of any kind.
- Magnetised materials or those that may cause interference during flight.
Security-type equipment
- Such as attaché cases, cash boxes, and security bags that contain dangerous goods, lithium batteries or pyrotechnic materials.
Small personal vehicles
- Such as hoverboards, mini-Segways, self-balancing wheels, and rideable suitcases with lithium-ion batteries (even if batteries are removed). To learn more, please see Ridable suitcases and small vehicles.
Other prohibited items
- Lithium batteries with more than 160 Wh or 8 g of lithium.
- Any other items that could pose a danger during the flight, including offensive or irritating substances not specifically listed above.
- Damaged, defective, or recalled electronic devices or batteries.
- Items illegal in the country you’re travelling to or from.
Items prohibited in hand baggage
The following items are not permitted in your hand baggage. This list is not exhaustive but includes common prohibited items.
Sharp objects / cutting implements
- Knives
- Knitting or crochet needles
- Cuticle cutters
- Box cutters
- Corkscrews
- Crowbars
- Letter openers
- Kubatons
- Meat cleavers
- Scissors
- Tradesman’s tools
- Screwdrivers
- Drills (including cordless portable power drills)
- Hammers
- Saws (including cordless portable power saws)
- Wrenches
- Darts
Sporting goods / club-like items
- Bats
- Cues
- Golf clubs
- Ice axes/picks
- Hockey sticks
- Lacrosse sticks
- Ski poles
- Hiking poles
- Brass knuckles
- Hammers
- Boomerangs
Weapons and dangerous items
- Whips
- Axes
- Spear guns
- Bows and arrows
- Nunchakus
- Batons
- Swords
- Throwing stars
- Stun guns
- Firearms and weapons (including replicas)
Other prohibited items
- Battery-powered wheelchairs and mobility devices;
- Fishing rods;
- Glue guns;
- Ropes / luggage chains;
- Handcuffs;
- Cello, measuring, duct or masking tapes;
- Aerosols not intended as toiletries or medicinal;
- Permeation devices for calibrating air quality monitoring equipment;
- More than one box of matches or one lighteriOnly one small packet of safety matches or one small cigarette lighter is allowed on your person.
Not allowed:
• Lighter fuel;
• Lighter refills;
• “Strike anywhere” matches;
• “Blue flame” or “cigar” lighters;
• Lithium battery-powered lighters without safety caps or protection against accidental activation.
Exceptions
Permitted in hand baggage:
- Walking sticks;
- Small foldable umbrellas.
To learn more, please see Articles 8.3 and 8.4 of our Conditions of Carriage.
Liquids in hand baggage
The following rules apply to carrying liquids, gels, pastes, lotions, creams and aerosols in your hand baggage. Additional restrictions may apply depending on your point of origin, transit and destination, so please check the regulations before travel.
General rules:
- Each liquid must be in a separate container of no more than 100 ml.
Containers larger than 100 ml are not allowed, even if only partially filled. - All containers must be placed in a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag:
- Maximum size: 20 cm x 20 cm;
- Maximum total capacity: 1 L.
- The plastic bag:
- Must be completely sealed;
- Must fit within your hand baggage;
- Must be removed during security screening for separate inspection.
- Aerosols no larger than 100 ml may be carried, but must not be used on board the aircraft.
Medicinal or toiletry items (non-radioactive)
Including but not limited to:
- Hair sprays, perfumes, colognes;
- Medicines containing alcohol;
- Non-flammable, non-toxic aerosols (no subsidiary hazard) for sporting or home use.
Quantity limits:
- Total net quantity: Must not exceed 2 kg or 2 L;
- Per item limit: Must not exceed 0.5 kg or 0.5 L;
- Aerosol safety: All aerosol release valves must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent accidental release.
Liquids exceeding 100 ml
Liquids over 100 ml are not permitted in hand baggage, in line with airport security regulations except for:
- Baby and child food/items;
- Items intended for special dietary or medical needs.
Baby and child food
When travelling with a baby or a young child, you may carry a reasonable quantity of essential baby or child food/items required for the duration of the flight. This may include:
- Baby milk or formula;
- Baby juice;
- Baby food (in liquid, gel, or paste form);
- Sterilised water;
- Wet wipes.
These items will be subject to additional screening by airport security. If the quantity is believed to be excessive, it may not be allowed onboard.
Special dietary and medical needs
Passengers may carry liquids, gels, or pastes exceeding 100 ml for medical or dietary purposes, provided they can present a valid proof at security in the form of:
- A doctor’s prescription (for medication);
- A letter from a doctor, dietician, or nutritionist (for dietary needs).
The documentation must clearly match the passenger’s name as shown on the booking and boarding pass.
Please check the customs and legal requirements of your destination, as some items may not be allowed on board or into the country. Verify all local regulations in advance to avoid any inconvenience or penalties. If you're travelling with onward connections, make sure to review and follow the requirements of all connecting airlines, transit airports, and final destination.ridables
