The 100ml liquids rule at UK airports, and the one-litre bag that holds it all

Trek Guide At UK security, every liquid container is 100 ml or less and all of them fit one resealable bag of a litre. Medicines and baby food are exempt. By Anjali Shrestha · Oct 3, 2026 Read the full story

At UK security, each liquid in your hand luggage has to be in a container of 100 ml or less, and all of them together have to fit in one clear, resealable bag of no more than a litre. The bag measures about 20 by 20 cm. Medicines, baby food and… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

What is the 100 ml limit at UK security?

No container can be larger than 100 ml, and that includes liquids, gels, creams, pastes and aerosols. GOV.UK says you cannot take liquids in containers larger than 100 ml through security. A half-full 150 ml bottle does not count as 100 ml, because the… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

How much can I put in the bag?

Everything you carry in liquid form has to fit in one bag, and the bag can hold no more than a litre. GOV.UK describes it as a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag that measures about 20 cm by 20 cm. A litre sounds generous until you add shampoo… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Which liquids are exempt?

Medicines, special-dietary items and baby food and milk can go over the limit, up to 2 litres in total, if they are for essential medical purposes. GOV.UK lists those three exemptions. Duty-free purchases in sealed security bags with visible receipts are also… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

What if I am changing planes?

The UK rule governs the UK airport you leave from, and GOV.UK warns that countries outside the UK may have different rules for transit passengers. A liquid that passed in London may be taken off you in a connecting airport abroad, so check the rule for that… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Does the bag rule change how I pack?

Yes: the one-litre bag decides how much liquid you can take, and your cabin bag decides whether the rest fits at all. If you are trying to keep everything in hand luggage, read our guides on hand luggage sizes and fees by airline and how to travel carry-on… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Frequently asked questions

Containers of 100 ml or less, all of them in one clear resealable bag of no more than a litre, according to GOV.UK. Yes, for essential medical purposes, within a total of up to 2 litres. GOV.UK lists this as an exemption. Yes. Baby food and baby milk are… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Keep reading

Cabin limits and gate fees, airline by airline. Pack everything in one bag without checking it. What you are owed when a flight goes wrong. Choosing a bag that fits the cabin limit. Sources: GOV.UK, "UK hand luggage liquids rules" and its liquids section… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

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