How to transport liquids in baggage?

Please note that the general restrictions on baggage weight and dimension limits as well as the carriage of hazardous materials by air still apply.

Yes, however, pay particular attention to how liquids are packed in your checked luggage. During the journey, it will be exposed to significant pressure changes, which in turn can cause the container to unseal and the contents to spill out. It is advisable to protect them additionally, for example by placing them in a sealed plastic bag.

We do not recommend that you carry liquid medicines in your checked baggage, as the low temperatures in the luggage compartment may affect their medical properties.

Also remember to adequately protect containers made of fragile plastic (e.g. glass alcohol bottles) by covering them with a soft material.

There are no quantitative limits for checked baggage. Liquids in checked baggage are not treated differently from other substances due to their state of aggregation. Please note that the general restrictions on baggage weight and dimension limits and the carriage of hazardous materials by air still apply.

You can take:

• liquids in containers of 100ml or less packed in a single transparent, re-sealable 1-litre plastic bag.

• medicines and special dietary products, including baby food, necessary during the trip;
• duty-free liquids purchased from any airport or airline packed in a security bag.

All liquids in containers up to 100ml in volume should be placed in a single, transparent bag with a maximum volume of 1 liter. For example, this could be a clear plastic drawstring bag available in most large stores/supermarkets.

It's also common for bags for carrying liquids to be available at airports, but it's a good idea to prepare the liquids for transportation yourself - before you travel - in order to pass through security smoothly and avoid possible stress.

Within the European Union

When traveling between European Union countries, the following alcohol limits apply (per passenger):

• 10 liters of spirits or
• 20 liters of fortified wine (port, sherry) or
• 90 liters of wine (but sparkling wine maximum 60 liters) or
• 110 liters of beer.

Outside the European Union

If you are starting or finishing your journey outside the EU, or if you are travelling entirely outside the EU, you are subject to the limits as shown below:

• 1 liter of spirits or
• 4 liters of wine or
• 16 liters of beer.