You can usually take 100 ml per container of liquids in your hand luggage, and all containers must fit in one clear resealable plastic bag of about 1 litre total capacity on most routes worldwide.

Quick Scoop: Liquid rules in simple terms

  • Standard rule:
    • Max 100 ml per bottle/tube in hand luggage.
* All of them together must fit in **one** transparent, resealable bag of about **1 litre** total (often around 20×20 cm).

* You usually get roughly **7–10 small bottles** in there, depending on size.
  • What counts as “liquid”?
    • Drinks, creams, gels, pastes, sprays, oils, perfumes, liquid makeup, etc. all count as liquids or gels under this rule.
  • Exceptions (can exceed 100 ml, but must be shown at security):
    • Essential medicines.
    • Baby food and milk needed for the journey.
    • Special dietary liquids you must have while travelling.
  • Checked baggage:
    • These 100 ml rules do not apply to checked luggage; larger bottles (like full-size shampoo or big drink bottles) normally go in the checked bag, subject to airline safety rules.

Newer changes and “2 litre” news

Some airports (for example certain UK airports like Heathrow and Gatwick) are rolling out new scanners and are starting to allow liquids in containers up to 2 litres through security, without removing them from the bag.

However, this is not yet global, and even within the UK it only applies at specific airports and may change, so you must always check the current rules for your departure airport and airline before you fly.

Super short version for your packing

  • If you want a safe rule that works in most places:
    • Hand luggage: Up to 100 ml per container, all inside one 1‑litre clear bag.
    • Everything bigger: put it in your checked suitcase.

When in doubt, act as if the 100 ml rule still applies everywhere, unless your departure airport explicitly confirms a higher limit (like 2 litres per container with new scanners).

TL;DR:
For most flights, you can carry liquids in containers of no more than 100 ml , all fitting in a single 1‑litre clear bag in your hand luggage. Some airports are relaxing this with new scanners (up to 2‑litre containers), but always check your specific airport’s latest rules before you fly.

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