What can you take in your hand luggage: This is what you need to keep in mind!

You're standing at the airport, the security check is getting closer and suddenly you're asking yourself: Did I really pack everything correctly or should I not have taken that expensive bottle of wine with me? There are clear guidelines for air travel, but the sheer number of them is often difficult to understand. In this blog post, you'll find out what counts as hand luggage and what items are and aren't allowed in hand luggage. This way, you can face the security check before your flight without stress.

What can and cannot be taken in hand luggage?

Size and weight requirements for hand luggage often vary between airlines. However, the guidelines for the contents of luggage are the same across the EU . When travelling to countries outside the EU, different guidelines may apply, which you should find out about before your trip.

liquids in hand luggage

Liquids may be carried in hand luggage in containers of no more than 100 ml . Liquids include drinks , food , cosmetic items such as:

• water bottles
• toothpaste
• creams and lotions
• perfume
• shampoos
• Liquid foods

Exceptions:

• Baby food may be carried in larger quantities if it is needed during the flight.

• Duty-free items , such as cosmetics or drinks, may be transported in a sealed security bag together with the purchase receipt.

• Solid foods such as sandwiches, fruit, vegetables, chocolate or cereal bars are also allowed.
  

medication in hand luggage

You are allowed to carry medication in your hand luggage. If it is a liquid, it is excluded from the 100ml rule. However, for medication, it is advisable to be able to present a doctor's note or certificate so that there is no confusion at the security check.

Are you wondering which liquids are allowed?

We have summarized the answers for you:

Allowed	Not allowed
Duty-free items: In sealed security bags with purchase receipts	All other liquids must be packed in checked baggage
Liquids: Up to 100 milliliters, in a transparent, resealable 1-liter plastic bag
Medicines and special food: Required during the flight

Tips:

• Pack liquids up to 100 ml safely in a 1 liter bag.

• Duty-free items are only permitted if they are sealed in the security bag .

• All other liquids belong in checked baggage .

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Dos in hand luggage

You are allowed to take the following electrical devices on board in your hand luggage:

• tablet
• smartphone
• laptop
• camera
• Electric toothbrush
• Electric shaver
• hairdryer
• straightener / curling iron

Both cigarettes and e-cigarettes can also be stowed in your hand luggage. You can also take matches and gas lighters with you, but you should not carry them in yoursuitcase or handbag , but rather on your body - for example in your trouser or jacket pocket.

Don'ts in Hand Luggage

However, there are also clear rules about which items are not allowed in hand luggage on the plane and therefore may not be carried or must be placed in checked luggage. The most important categories include:

• Sports equipment: baseball, gold and tennis rackets, hiking poles
• Hobby supplies: fishing equipment, knitting needles, ice skates
• Weapons and tools: corkscrews, screwdrivers, saws, firearms (including toy guns, nail files, knives, scissors
• Lighters: petrol and storm lighters

Sharp objects, such as a pocket knife, may only be carried in hand luggage if their blade length does not exceed 6 cm .

What counts as hand luggage?

Whether it's a spontaneous weekend trip, a business trip or a domestic flight - more and more travelers prefer to travel with light luggage in the form of smallsuitcases or backpacks , as traveling with hand luggage brings with it some clear advantages :

• Time saving: The baggage does not have to be checked in beforehand or picked up from the baggage carousel after the flight.
  
  
• No lost luggage: Hand luggage is always allowed on board, so you don't run the risk of your luggage arriving late.
  
• Cost efficiency: There are no or at least lower fees for hand luggage than for checked suitcases and bags.
  
• Flexibility: Odas travel without, for example, bulky suitcases is easier and more uncomplicated

Most airlines use the standard dimensions for hand luggage, such as trolleys, to be 55 x 40 x 20 cm . However, due to the growing trend of travelling with hand luggage, some airlines now differentiate between large and small pieces of hand luggage. Small pieces of luggage may only be 40 x 30 x 10 cm in size and should fit under the seat in front of you on the plane. These can often be carried free of charge, while larger pieces of luggage that have to be stowed in the overhead compartment can still be carried free of charge on some airlines and are now subject to a charge on others. The weight of the piece of hand luggage is also often regulated and may not exceed 8 kg .

Dimensions and guidelines regarding size, weight and fares vary from airline to airline, so be sure to check your airline's regulations before you travel.

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