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Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports

Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports - carry-on luggage, checked-in baggage, restricted items and liquids, electronic devices carried from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Saudi Arabia

Overview
There are restrictions on what items you can take in your hand luggage and…
Liquids
There are restrictions on the amount of liquids you can take in your hand…
Baby food and baby milk
When travelling with a baby you’re allowed to take enough baby food, baby…
Personal items
Musical instruments Contact your airline before you book if you want to…
Medicines, medical equipment and dietary requirements
You’re allowed to carry the following in your hand luggage: essential…
Electronic devices and electrical items
You can only take certain electronic devices and electrical items on…
Sports equipment
Allowed in hand luggage Allowed in hold luggage Sports parachute Yes Yes…
Work tools
Allowed in hand luggage Allowed in hold luggage Tool with a blade or shaft…
Chemicals and toxic substances
You cannot take any of these items as hand luggage or in the hold:…
Ammunition
You cannot take any guns or firearms (including air rifles and starting…

USA travel advice

FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

Updated: 14 March 2025

Warnings and insurance
This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana…
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…
Safety and security
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
Health
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
Getting help
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…