Dangerous goods
To guarantee everyone’s safety on board, certain items may be prohibited or restricted for transportation in either checked baggage or in your carry-on. That’s why it is important that you inform yourself thoroughly before departure and pack correctly. Read this information carefully and contact us in case of doubts.
Electronic devices and batteries
Personal electronic devices and batteries are considered to be dangerous goods. This is because, if damaged, they can generate heat, short-circuit and catch fire. You will find detailed information regarding your personal electronic devices and batteries here.
Which items are prohibited in both hand and checked baggage?
E.g. bleach, bleaching powder and peroxides
E.g. acids, alkalis, rust preventing or removing compounds, sulphur dioxide solution, chemical kits and mercury.
E.g. bacteria and virus cultures
E.g. fireworks, flares
Strongly magnetic materials
Flammable liquids (e.g. lighter fuel, paint, varnish, cleaning agents), flammable solids (e.g. matches, charcoal briquettes) and other ignitable articles.
E.g. arsenic, cyanide, insecticides, pesticides/weed killer and other types of poisonous or toxic substances
Which items must be packed in my checked baggage?
Liquids stored in containers over 100ml must be packed in your checked baggage. Only a limited amount of liquids are permitted in your carry-on, provided you bring a maximum capacity of 1 litre divided into individual containers of maximum 100ml each.
Liquids include:
- Water and other drinks, soups, syrups
- Creams, lotions and oils
- Perfumes
- Sprays
- Gels, including hair and shower gels
- Contents of pressurised containers (e.g. shaving foam, other foams and deodorants)
- Pastes (e.g. toothpaste)
- Liquid-solid mixtures
- Mascara
- Any other item of similar consistency
Exception for liquids purchased at the airport
Liquids purchased at the airport shops (only when located beyond security checkpoints) are allowed on board as part of your carry-on baggage and may exceed the limit of 100ml per container:
- Only for purchases made within 24h before your flight
- They must be packed in the shop in a special sealed transparent bag
- You are not allowed to open this bag before reaching your final destination. Otherwise, the contents may be confiscated.
Liquids purchased in the tax-free shops of a non-EU airport or on board a non-EU flight are not allowed into the cabin even if they are packed in a sealed, transparent bag.
Also liquids (e.g. drinks) purchased in one of the airport bars or restaurants beyond the security checkpoints are allowed into the cabin.
The transport of powder-like substances (e.g. flour, ground coffee, spices, powdered milk and cosmetics) are restricted for flights to the United States and Togo. Quantities larger than 350ml (12oz) are not allowed in the carry-on baggage and can only be transported as checked baggage.
Exceptions:
- Medically prescribed substances, baby formulas and human remains
- Powder-like substances purchased in tax-free shops at the airport, provided they are still in the sealed transparent bag.
Items that may endanger the safety of passengers and crew or that may damage the aircraft must be packed as checked baggage. Examples are fake weapons (or anything that can be used as a weapon), pointy and sharp objects, and blunt objects.
Refers to parachutes with a pyrotechnic automatic activation device (AAD), e.g. Cypres AAD.
- Permitted in checked baggage and carry-on baggage
- The airline’s approval is not required
You must carry with you written documentation from an authorised national authority containing details of the automatic activation device (AAD) together with confirmation that the device is not classified as a hazardous item.
Items requiring approval
Some items need our approval before you can transport them in your checked or carry-on baggage. Request this at the time of booking or at least 48h before departure during office hours.
Arms and ammunition are only accepted as checked baggage. Weapons are considered as sports equipment and have to be charged accordingly.
- The transportation of arms and ammunition to/from Italy, Spain and Switzerland require additional service fees. Contact our Service Centre for more information.
- Arms and ammunition are prohibited on flights to Sierra Leone and to/from Israel, the UK and D.R. Congo
- When travelling from Brussels Airport, you must pre-notify our Service Centre at least 24h prior to departure.
ARMS
- All arms must be unloaded and suitably packed in a strong, rigid container made of wood, metal, fibre or polystyrene. The container must be provided by the passenger.
- Arms with explosive or incendiary projectiles are forbidden for transport.
AMMUNITION
- Maximum 5kg per passenger is accepted
- Its transportation must be pre-notified via our Service Centre
- Must be packed separately from the firearm
- Must be packed in a strong container made of wood, metal or fibreboard
- Must be protected inside the container against shock and secured against movement
- Must be packed in such a way that it can’t go off by accident
NOTE: restrictions may differ on codeshare operated flights. Contact us for detailed rules and regulations.
Maximum 2.5kg per passenger is allowed prior registration.
Gas cartridges are approved upon prior registration.
For self-inflating safety devices:
- Up to 2 small cylinders that are fitted in the self-inflating safety device
- Up to 2 spare cylinders for that same device
For other devices:
- Up to 4 gas cartridges, for which the water capacity may not exceed 50ml (or 28gr).
Plants, fruits, vegetables, flowers or seeds are not allowed in the European Union without a phytosanitary certificate. You will also need a certificate when coming from the following EU territories:
- Ceuta
- Melilla
- Canary Islands
- Guadeloupe
- French Guiana
- Martinique
- Mayotte
- Réunion
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Martin
Exception:
- A certificate is not needed when carrying plants, fruits, vegetables, flowers or seeds from Switzerland or Liechtenstein.
- Bananas, coconuts, dates, pineapples and durians can be brought into the EU without a certificate.
Good to know
Apple MacBook Pro
When travelling with an Apple 15 inch MacBook Pro, restrictions apply:
- The device has to remain switched off during the entire flight
- Don’t charge it on board
- Don’t pack it in your checked baggage