Prohibited items and hazardous materials

Alcoholic beverages in retail packaging, of a strength exceeding 24% but not 70%, in a container up to 5l, in the quantity of up to 5l per person.

Note: Alcoholic beverages containing 24% alcohol or less are not restricted.

Safely packaged ammunition (only Subclass 1.4S, UN 0012 or UN 0014) in the quantity of up to 5kg gross per person for personal use. One package can contain ammunition belonging to one passenger only.

Carrier’s consent required – contact us.

One (1) backpack per person permitted, containing compressed gas containers of subclass 2.2. It can be equipped with a pyrotechnic activation mechanism containing not more than 200mg net of subclass 1.4S material. The backpack must be packaged in a way that makes it impossible to be activated accidentally. Backpack airbags must be fitted with pressure release valves.

Carrier’s consent required – contact us. 

that cannot be taken out and the metal content of lithium exceeds 0.3 g for lithium-metal batteries or 2.7 Wh for lithium-ion batteries.
(Example: suitcases with built-in displays)

Non-removable batteries. For lithium-metal batteries, the content of lithium cannot exceed 0.3 g or 2.7 Wh for lithium-ion batteries.
Removable batteries. Batteries must be removed if the luggage is to be carried in the hold. Removed batteries must be carried in the cabin.

Camping stoves and fuel containers containing no liquid fuel or its fumes. 
Carrier’s consent required – contact us.

Incapacitating devices such as tear gas, pepper spray, etc., containing irritants or incapacitating substances are prohibited to carry in both checked and hand luggage.

Permitted in the quantity of up to 2.5 kg per person, used for the transport of perishable goods which are not dangerous goods. In the packaging that allows gaseous carbon dioxide to escape.
For carriage in checked baggage, the following markings are required: ‘dry ice’ or ‘carbon dioxide, solid’ with the net weight of dry ice stated or z with the indication that there is 2.5 kg or less of it.
Carrier’s consent required – contact us.

E-cigarettes (e-cigars, e-pipes, and other personal inhalation devices) powered by batteries may only be transported in your carry-on luggage. The devices must be secured to prevent accidental activation.

Using and charging e-cigarettes on board the aircraft is prohibited.

Powering portable electronic devices containing fuel such as photographic cameras, mobile phones, laptops and cameras.

Fuel cell cartridges for portable electronic devices.

Gas cartridges, non-combustible, containing carbon dioxide or another appropriate subclass 2.2 gas. Max. two (2) small cells fitted in an inflatable personal protective device intended to be worn by a person, such as a life jacket or vest.
Not more than two (2) devices per passenger and up to two (2) small spare cartridges per one device, not more than four (4) cartridges with water capacity up to 50 ml for other devices.
Carrier’s consent required – contact us.

Not more than one (1) per passenger, provided that the heating element is protected by a cover. Never to be used on board an aircraft. 

Spare gas containers are not permitted in hand or checked luggage.

Must meet the requirements for liquid fuel engines:

• Do not contain batteries
• Have never contained fuel
• If they contained fuel, a document confirming that the engine has been flushed and cleaned must be provided..

Have to meet the requirements for gas fuel engines:

• Do not contain batteries
• If they contained fuel, a document confirming that the engine has been flushed and cleaned must be provided.

Carrier’s consent required – contact us.

Portable electronic devices (PEDs), including medical devices such as portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) (please note that devices generating oxygen through a chemical reaction are prohibited for transport) and consumer electronics such as cameras, mobile phones, laptops, and tablets for personal use by passengers.
For lithium-metal batteries, the lithium content must not exceed 2 grams, and for lithium-ion batteries, the watt-hour (Wh) rating must not exceed 100 Wh.
During transport, devices must be protected from accidental activation and damage.
Devices in checked baggage must be completely switched off. A maximum of 15 PEDs per person may be carried.

Electronic devices powered with batteries with the energy capacity greater than 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh, powering portable electronic devices and PMED or with lithium content exceeding 2 g but not exceeding 8 g, only for the PMED.
Max. two spare batteries are permitted in hand luggage only. Such batteries must be individually secured to prevent short circuits.
Carrier’s consent required – contact us.

Lithium-ion batteries powering portable electronic devices (including medical devices), with the capacity to store energy exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh.
Lithium-metal batteries to power portable medical electronic devices only with the lithium content exceeding 2 g but not exceeding 8 g.
Devices in the checked luggage must be entirely switched off and protected from damage.
Carrier’s consent required – contact us.

That contains no unabsorbed liquid fuel other than liquid gas, intended for personal use. (Zippo lighters containing liquid fuel are prohibited for transport)
Lighter fuel or replaceable containers are not allowed.
Note: Matches that ignite in all conditions (stormproof matches), ‘blue flame’ lighters or cigar lighters, or lithium battery lighters without a safety cap or means of preventing unintentional activation are prohibited in air transport.

Toiletries and medical supplies including aerosols such as hairsprays, perfumes, cologne, medications containing alcohol as well as non-combustible and non-toxic subclass 2.2 aerosols with no additional hazard, for sports or home purposes.
(Example: an antibacterial gel is a medical product containing alcohol – it has no specified limit of alcohol content)
Total net quantity of non-radioactive medical supplies or toiletries and non-flammable and non-toxic subclass 2.2 aerosols cannot exceed 2 kg or 2 l and the net quantity of a single article cannot exceed 0.5 kg or 0.5 l.
Aerosol valves must be protected by a cap or other means to prevent an accidental release of the contents.

Transport of gas oxygen or air cylinders and liquid oxygen containers is prohibited.
We only accept the transport of portable oxygen concentrators.

One (1) per each passenger for personal use, in a protective case.

We would like to inform you that the transportation of small electric vehicles such as electric bicycles with installed batteries, gyropods – personal transportation devices, self-balancing wheels, or self-balancing devices is strictly prohibited on LOT Polish Airlines flights.