Liquids in hand baggage

Where possible, put all liquid items in your hold baggage. This includes water and other drinks, creams, sprays, pastes and gels. 

If liquid is to be carried on to the aircraft you must ensure:

• The liquid is in a container with a capacity no greater than 100ml (or equivalent)
• The containers are all contained within one closed transparent re-sealable plastic bag (such as a re-sealable freezer bag or zip top bag) which itself must not exceed 1 litre in capacity or 20cm x 20cm
• The contents of the plastic bag fit comfortably within it, and the bag is completely closed.

The plastic bag must be taken out of your cabin bag and placed in a tray for x-ray screening.  In this case ‘liquids’ include gels, pastes, lotions, liquid/solid mixtures and the contents of pressurised containers, e.g. toothpaste, hair gel, drinks, soups, syrups, perfume, deodorant, shaving foam, aerosols, etc.

This requirement is in place across all airports in the EU, US, Canada and now Saudi Arabia including Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.

New safety regulations affecting the carriage of liquids in hand baggage have been announced for Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam departing passengers and will take affect from 12 January 2009.  The restrictions are in line with those in place for UK, EU and North America, i.e each passenger is limited to one resealable zip top plastic bag which must not exceed 1 litre in capacity or 20cm x 20cm, with individual containers not exceeding 100ml.

Passengers may take a small amount of liquids and gels.  Each passenger is limited to one clear plastic zip-top bag that does not exceed 20cm x 19.5cm of travel-size toiletries of 3 ounces (90ml) or less. 

Customers travelling from the USA or Canada who are transferring onto another flight from a UK airport MUST adhere to UK requirements.

We ask for your cooperation in the screening process by allowing sufficient time and being prepared before you arrive at the airport. Only pack essential items in your cabin baggage and pack your liquids, gels and such items in your checked luggage. Please also be aware any previously prohibited items remain in place.