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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
There are restrictions on what items you can take in your hand luggage and…
There are restrictions on the amount of liquids you can take in your hand…
When travelling with a baby you’re allowed to take enough baby food, baby…
Musical instruments Contact your airline before you book if you want to…
You’re allowed to carry the following in your hand luggage: essential…
You can only take certain electronic devices and electrical items on…
Allowed in hand luggage Allowed in hold luggage Sports parachute Yes Yes…
Allowed in hand luggage Allowed in hold luggage Tool with a blade or shaft…
You cannot take any of these items as hand luggage or in the hold:…
You cannot take any guns or firearms (including air rifles and starting…
FCDO travel advice for South Africa. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Argentina. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
A summary of the airport security planning framework set out in the Policing and Crime Act 2009.
FCDO travel advice for Mali. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Kenya. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for the Dominican Republic. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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