Go and no-go in the baggage
What are you allowed and not allowed to bring on your flight from Copenhagen Airport?
Note: The following rules only apply at Copenhagen Airport, other airports may have different rules. This list is only intended as a guide. For safety reasons, the security staff have the right to reject or confiscate items at any time.
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Baby food
You are allowed to bring baby food in both your carry-on baggage and checked-in baggage. As baby food is exempt from the rules for liquids, you are allowed to bring more than 100 ml of baby food, breast milk and water in your carry-on baggage to cover your needs throughout the journey.
Baby food and liquids must be placed in a separate tray from your baggage at the security checkpoint. The baby food you bring may be selected for additional safety checks.
Foods
Carry-on baggage:
You are allowed to bring liquid food in your carry-on baggage, but it must be packed according to the rules for liquids. This means it must be under 100 ml and must be placed in a one-litre bag along with the other liquids you are bringing. Liquid foods can range from completely liquid foods to a mixture of solid and liquid foods. See examples below.
Foods that must be packed according to the rules for liquids:
Butter, spreadable cheese, jam, Nutella, smoothies, honey, soup, etc. But also tinned food containing liquid such as tuna in oil/water, mackerel in tomato sauce, etc.
Foods that do not need to be packed according to the rules for liquids:
Pâté, bread, sausage, hard cheeses, cheeses such as brie and camembert, fruit, spices, biscuits, etc.
Checked-in baggage:
It is allowed to bring both liquid and solid food items in your checked-in baggage.
Always make sure to be aware of the regulations for importing food to your destination.
Medication
There are no restrictions on the amount of liquid medication you may bring in both your carry-on and checked-in baggage. This includes both liquid medicine and prescription ointment/cream. Medicines should preferably be placed in a separate tray at the security checkpoint.
It is not a requirement, but we recommend that you obtain a travel letter from your doctor in both Danish and English, as a medication passport from the pharmacy may not be accepted in all airports around the world. With a travel letter from your doctor, you can ensure that you can bring your liquid medication with you when you go through security in other airports.
Liquids
Carry-on baggage:
You are allowed to bring various types of liquids in your carry-on baggage, such as perfume, sunscreen, deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, juice, smoothie, etc.
You are allowed to bring one resealable one-litre bag. You may bring as many containers as you can fit in the bag, as long as none of the containers exceed 100 ml.
You must take your one-litre bag out of your carry-on baggage and place it visibly in the tray at security for the staff to see. The liquids may be selected for additional safety checks.
Read more about the rules for liquid in carry-on baggage here
Checked-in baggage:
Liquids exceeding 100 ml are allowed in your checked-in baggage.
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Acupuncture needles
It is allowed to bring acupuncture needles in your carry-on and checked baggage.
Avalanche backpacks
You must contact your airline if you need permission to carry an avalanche backpack in your carry-on or checked-in baggage. Avalanche backpacks and any accompanying Co2 cartridges must be packed together.
Please note that information and rules regarding avalanche backpacks may vary from airline to airline.
Axes
Carry-on baggage:
It is not allowed to bring sharp objects such as axes and ice picks in your carry-on baggage.
Checked-in baggage:
Sharp objects such as axes and ice picks are allowed in your checked-in baggage.
Baby monitors
Baby monitors with common household batteries like AA and AAA are allowed in both your carry-on and checked baggage.
Batteries
You are allowed to bring loose ordinary household batteries in both your carry-on and checked-in baggage. This includes AA and AAA batteries.
Batteries, lithium (under 160 Wh)
Carry-on baggage:
You are allowed to bring small, loose lithium batteries in your carry-on baggage if they are under 100 Wh (watt-hours) each. In your carry-on baggage, the poles of the loose batteries must be covered and packed individually to avoid a short circuit.
If the batteries are between 100-160 Wh, you can bring two loose batteries in your carry-on baggage. If you’re in doubt about the size of the battery, you can check it on the manufacturer’s website.
You can calculate the watt-hours (Wh) by multiplying the voltage (V) by the ampere-hours (Ah).
Checked-in baggage:
You are not allowed to carry loose lithium batteries in your checked-in baggage.
Batteries, lithium (over 160 Wh)
It is not allowed to bring lithium batteries over 160 Wh, either in your carry-on baggage or your checked-in baggage.
You can calculate the watt-hours (Wh) by multiplying the voltage (V) by the ampere-hours (Ah).
If you want to bring lithium batteries over 160 Wh, they must be shipped as fully regulated dangerous goods. You will need to contact your airline.
Beer openers
You are allowed to bring beer openers in both your carry-on baggage and checked-in baggage.
Bicycle helmets
Bicycle Helmets:
You are allowed to bring regular bicycle helmets in both your carry-on and checked baggage.
Bicycle Airbags:
It is possible to bring an inflatable bicycle helmet, such as the Hövding bicycle airbag, in your carry-on luggage if you have obtained written permission from your airline. You must present this written permission to the security personnel at the security checkpoint. However, it is not allowed to bring inflatable bicycle helmets in checked baggage.
Bits for power drills
It is allowed to bring small bits and bit sets for power drills in both carry-on and checked-in baggage.
Blowtorches
Carry-on baggage:
It is not allowed to bring a blowtorch in your carry-on baggage.
Checked-in baggage:
It is possible to bring a blowtorch in your checked-in baggage. However, this requires that it is brand new and without gas, or that it is cleaned.
Bowling balls
It is allowed to bring bowling balls in your carry-on and checked-in baggage, but we recommend that you check in bowling balls as odd-sized baggage (special baggage).
Read more about odd-sized baggage here
Bow and arrow
Carry-on baggage:
It is not allowed to bring items such as a bow and arrow in your carry-on baggage. This also includes toys and other imitations.
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to bring a bow and arrow in your checked-in baggage.
Butter and spreadable cheese
Carry-on baggage:
You are allowed to bring food items such as butter and spreadable cheese in your carry-on baggage, but they must be packed according to the rules for liquids. This means it must be under 100 ml and must be placed in a one-litre bag along with the other liquids you are bringing.
Checked-in baggage:
It is allowed to bring butter and spreadable cheese in your checked-in baggage.
Candles
Candles are allowed in both your carry-on and checked baggage.
Candy, chips, cookies, solid chocolate, snacks, etc.
Solid food items such as candy, chips, cookies, solid chocolate, snacks, etc., are not subject to the liquid restrictions and are allowed in both carry-on and checked baggage.
Car batteries
Car batteries are not allowed either in your carry-on or checked-in baggage.
Carbon dioxide cartridges
Carbon dioxide cartridges, e.g. for bicycle pumps or life jackets: you are allowed a maximum of four small cartridges of up to 28 g each in your carry-on or checked-in baggage. Please note that you must inform your airline that you are carrying these when you check in.
Note: Carbon dioxide cartridges larger than 28 g, e.g. for a sodastream machine, are not allowed either in your carry-on or checked-in baggage.
Chargers and cables
You are allowed to bring chargers, cables, and wires in both your carry-on and checked baggage as accessories for your electronic devices.
Cigarettes
You are allowed to bring cigarettes in both your carry-on baggage and checked-in baggage.
Cleaning products
Carry-on baggage:
You are allowed to bring liquid cleaning products without hazard symbols in your carry-on baggage if the container is under 100 ml and otherwise complies with the rules for liquids.
Checked-in baggage:
Cleaning products may be carried in your checked-in baggage, provided there are no flammable symbols on the container.
Coffee machines
Carry-on baggage:
It is allowed to bring a coffee machine through security in your carry-on baggage. However, please note that the size may be a challenge if you want to bring it as carry-on baggage. Security can reject it if it cannot be scanned and the airline can also reject it if is too big to fit in the overhead storage bins. Therefore, ask your airline if it should be checked in as odd-sized baggage instead.
Read more about odd-sized baggage here
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to bring a coffee machine in your checked-in baggage.
Contact lenses
There are no restrictions on the amount of contact lens liquid you may bring in your carry-on baggage and your checked-in baggage.
Cooling elements and cooling bags
Cooling Elements:
It is possible to bring separate cooling elements in your hand luggage. Please be aware that the liquid rules apply to cooling elements, which means that each passenger is allowed to bring one 1-liter liquid bag, with each container having a maximum capacity of 100 ml.
Read more about the liquid rules here.
NB! If the cooling elements are for cooling baby food, medicine, or dietary food, they may be brought in hand luggage regardless of size.
There are no restrictions on bringing cooling elements in checked baggage.
Cooler Bag:
You are allowed to bring a simple cooler bag without cooling elements in both your hand luggage and checked baggage. Cooler bags with inserted cooling elements are not permitted in hand luggage.
Cooler Box:
Cooler boxes that contain cooling liquid are not allowed in hand luggage. Generally, they are permitted in checked baggage. If the cooler box operates on batteries, it must comply with lithium battery size requirements. If it operates on regular power (max 220 V), it may be brought in checked baggage.
Corded power drills
You are allowed to bring regular corded drills operating at 220 volts in both your carry-on and checked-in baggage.
Crowbars
Carry-on baggage:
It is not allowed to bring crowbars and other similar tools in your carry-on baggage.
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to bring a crowbar in your checked-in baggage.
Crutches and elbow crutch
It is allowed to bring crutches and elbow crutches through security, in your carry-on, and in your checked baggage.
Crystals and stones
In principle, you are allowed to bring crystals and stones in both your carry-on and checked luggage. However, if your crystal or stone has a shape, such as sharp edges, that security personnel deem unsafe for security reasons, they have the authority to reject or confiscate the item at any time.
Darts
Carry-on baggage:
It is allowed to bring darts in your carry-on luggage, provided the tip of the dart is under 6 cm.
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to bring darts in your checked-in baggage.
Dogs and cats
Small dogs and cats are allowed to be brought in your carry-on baggage, for example, in a small bag or similar, through security control. However, you should contact your airline before departure if you want to bring pets on board the aircraft. This applies regardless of the size of your dog or cat since the airlines set the rules. Please note that information and regulations about dogs and cats on board the aircraft may vary from one airline to another.
Larger dogs and other pets, on the other hand, must be checked as odd-size baggage.
Drills for power drills
Carry-on baggage:
It is not allowed to bring long drill bits, hollowing bits, spoon bits or drill sets for power drills in your carry-on baggage.
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to bring long drill bits, hollowing bits, spoon bits and drill sets for power drills in your checked-in baggage.
Drones
You are allowed to bring a drone in both your carry-on baggage and checked-in baggage. Important: However, since drones contain lithium batteries, the rules for lithium apply.
Carry-on baggage:
You are allowed to bring small, loose lithium batteries in your carry-on baggage if they are under 100 Wh (watt-hours) each. In your carry-on baggage, the poles of the loose batteries must be covered and packed individually to avoid a short circuit.
If the batteries are between 100-160 Wh, you can bring two loose batteries in your carry-on baggage. If you are in doubt about the size of the battery you want to bring in your carry-on baggage, you can check it on the manufacturer’s website.
Checked-in baggage:
You are not allowed to carry loose lithium batteries in your checked-in baggage. They must be placed in your carry-on baggage.
Note: It is not allowed to bring lithium batteries over 160 Wh, either in your carry-on baggage or your checked-in baggage.
E-cigarettes / vape pens
Carry-on baggage:
You are allowed to bring e-cigarettes / vape pens in your carry-on baggage, but they must be packed according to the rules for liquids. This means they must be under 100 ml and must be placed in a resealable one-litre bag along with the other liquids you are bringing.
Checked-in baggage:
You are not allowed to bring e-cigarettes / vape pens in your checked-in baggage.
Electronic equipment
Carry-on baggage:
You are allowed to bring small electronic items in your carry-on baggage.
Smaller electronic devices include items such as laptops, mobile phones, e-readers, tablets, cameras, hair dryers, straighteners, music players and chargers.
Important regarding straighteners and similar items: If you bring a battery-powered straightener, it can only be brought if the battery is removed, or if the straightener is equipped with a flight mode function.
Computers, tablets, e-readers and large cameras must be placed visibly in a separate tray at the security checkpoint.
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to bring electronic equipment in your checked-in baggage. NB: Are you flying to the US you need to bring computers and tablets in your carry-on baggage.
Remember that if your electronic device contains lithium batteries, it must meet the relevant requirements. You can read about the rules for lithium batteries here in the list under "Batteries, lithium."
Electric vehicles
Electric vehicles are not allowed either in your carry-on or checked-in baggage.
This applies to both small and large vehicles powered by lithium batteries, such as segways, electric scooters, hoverboards, electric skateboards, hoverkart go-karts and similar electric vehicles.
Electric wheelchairs
As there are different procedures and rules for electric wheelchairs, we recommend that you contact your airline well in advance of your departure to learn more about the current rules.
Explosive and flammable substances
Explosive and flammable substances are not allowed either in your carry-on or checked-in baggage.
This includes rubbing alcohol, fireworks, gunpowder, dynamite, Christmas crackers, sparklers, smoke bombs, smoke cartridges, percussion caps and stormproof matches. You are also not allowed to bring copies or imitations of explosive items.
Film, Film Rolls, and Photographic Equipment
Carry-on baggage:
You are allowed to carry small electronic items such as cameras and photographic equipment in your hand luggage, but they must be placed visibly in a separate tray during security screening. If there is film inside the camera, it should be removed to avoid being scanned.
If you are carrying film rolls or raw film in your hand luggage and do not want them to be exposed to X-ray radiation, you can do the following:
Film Rolls
- Remove all film rolls, place them in a separate tray, and request a manual inspection from the security personnel, bypassing the X-ray scanner.
Raw Film in an Aluminum Canister
- A film bag can be used for manual inspection. Note that you are responsible for bringing a film bag.
- Place the raw film and film bag in a separate tray and request a manual inspection from the security personnel, bypassing the X-ray scanner.
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to carry electronic items such as cameras, film rolls, and photographic equipment in your checked-in baggage.
Fishing rods and hooks
Carry-on baggage:
It is allowed to bring fishing rods and fishing hooks through security in your carry-on baggage.
Note: However, we recommend that you check in fishing rods as odd-sized baggage rather than bringing them as carry-on baggage. Please contact your airline for further information.
Read more about odd-sized baggage here
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to carry fishing rods and hooks in your checked-in baggage.
Firearms
Carry-on baggage:
You are not allowed to carry pistols, rifles or other devices for firing projectiles in your carry-on baggage. This also includes toy firearms, imitations and components for firearms.
Checked-in baggage:
If you have a valid firearm permit, you can obtain permission to bring firearms in your checked-in baggage. Inform your airline when you check in your baggage.
Flashlight
Flashlights with regular household batteries are allowed in both your carry-on and checked baggage.
Flowers and plants
You are allowed to bring flowers and plants in your carry-on baggage and checked baggage. However, soil may be prohibited to bring in and out of certain destinations, so always remember to pay attention to the import and export regulations
Footballs and plastic balls
Plastic balls, leather balls, and other types of balls filled with regular air (not helium) is allowed in both carry-on and checked-in baggage.
This means that the balls may be brought inflated, but it may be necessary to deflate them if the airline requires it in the cabin.
Fruit
You are allowed to bring food items such as regular solid fruit in both your carry-on and checked baggage.
Please note that if security personnel in the security checkpoint consider the fruit to be a liquid, it must be packed according to the liquid regulations. That means it should be in containers of 100 ml or less and placed in a 1-liter resealable plastic bag along with other liquids you are carrying.
Game console, e.g. Playstation
You are allowed to bring a game console, e.g. Playstation or Xbox, as well as a joystick, both in your carry-on baggage and checked-in baggage.
Remember that if your game console contains lithium batteries, it must meet the relevant requirements. You can read about the rules for lithium batteries here in the list under "Batteries, lithium."
Gas burners
It is allowed to bring the top part of a gas burner, camping stove, or kitchen torch in your carry-on and checked baggage.
Note: The burner must be new or completely cleaned. The gas canister itself is not allowed in either carry-on or checked baggage.
Golf clubs and rackets
You are allowed to bring sports equipment such as golf clubs and rackets in your carry-on baggage. However, if you wish to bring sports equipment in your checked-in baggage, it must be checked in as odd-sized baggage (special baggage).
Read more about odd-sized baggage here
Gold and cash
If you want to travel with high-value items such as gold, cash or other liquid assets equivalent to a value of 10,000 euros (approximately 75,000 DKK) or higher, you are required to complete a declaration form and submit it to the Danish Customs Agency.
You can either fill in the form in advance on the Danish Tax Authority’s website or obtain it at the airport, where the form needs to be stamped before departure. The form must be presented as documentation in security.
Find forms and read more about the rules from the Danish Customs Agency here
Hairdryers, straighteners, etc.
Carry-on baggage:
You are allowed to bring small electronic items in your carry-on baggage. Small electronic items include bathroom items and accessories such as hairdryers, straighteners, curling irons and chargers.
Important regarding straighteners and similar items: If you bring a battery-powered straightener, it can only be brought if the battery is removed, or if the straightener is equipped with a flight mode function.
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to bring electronic items in your checked-in baggage.
Remember that if your electronic device contains lithium batteries, it must meet the relevant requirements. You can read about the rules for lithium batteries here in the list under "Batteries, lithium."
Hair wax
Carry-on baggage:
You are allowed to bring jars and creams with hair wax in your hand luggage, but they must be packed according to the liquid rules: That is, they must be under 100 ml and included in a 1-liter bag, along with other liquids you are carrying.
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to bring hair wax in checked luggage.
Hammers
Carry-on baggage:
You are not allowed to bring hammers in your carry-on baggage. This also applies to rubber mallets and meat tenderisers.
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to bring hammers in your checked-in baggage.
Hand sanitiser
Carry-on baggage: You are allowed to bring hand sanitiser in your carry-on baggage if the container is under 100 ml and otherwise complies with the rules for liquids.
Read more about the rules for liquids here
Checked-in baggage: You are allowed to bring hand sanitiser in your checked-in baggage, but a maximum of 4 containers, each holding up to 500 ml, and only with up to 70% alcohol.
Hearing aid
It is allowed to bring a hearing aid and its corresponding batteries in both your carry-on and checked baggage.
Hövding bicycle airbag helmets
Carry-on baggage:
It is possible to bring an inflatable bicycle helmet, such as the Hövding bicycle airbag, in your carry-on luggage if you have obtained written permission from your airline. You must present this written permission at the security checkpoint.
Checked-in baggage:
It is not allowed to bring inflatable bicycle helmets in checked baggage.
Insect spray, e.g. mosquito repellent
Carry-on baggage: You are allowed to bring insect spray in your carry-on baggage if the container is under 100 ml and otherwise complies with the rules for liquids.
Read more about the rules for liquids here
Checked-in baggage: You are allowed to bring insect spray in your checked-in baggage if the container is not labelled with the flammable symbol.
Insulin
There are no quantity restrictions for medication when it comes to insulin, needles, syringes, cannulas or other medical equipment in your baggage. This applies to both your carry-on and checked baggage. Medication should be placed in a separate tray during security screening. We recommend packing your insulin in your carry-on so you have it with you throughout the journey.
It's not a requirement, but we recommend obtaining a letter from your doctor in both Danish and English. With a letter from your doctor, you can ensure that your liquid medication can be carried when you go through security screening at other airports.
Jump starters
It is not allowed to bring a jump starter in your carry-on or checked-in baggage.
Kitchen utensils
Carry-on baggage:
It is allowed to bring kitchen utensils such as ladles, spatulas, cheese knives, cheese slicers, soup spoons, tongs and tweezers, vegetable peelers, frying pans, pots, cast iron, can openers, forks and spoons. Hand blenders / stick blenders / immersion blenders are allowed if the blade does not measure more than 6 cm.
Ordinary cutlery knives are often over 6 cm and are not allowed in carry-on baggage.
Knives measuring max. 6 cm such as kitchen knives, Swiss Army knives and pocket knives are allowed in your carry-on baggage. These types of knives must be placed visibly in a tray when you go through security.
According to the Danish Weapons and Explosives Act, the length of the knife blade is measured from where the blade is attached to the handle.
Checked-in baggage:
It is allowed to bring kitchen utensils in your checked-in baggage.
Knitting needles and crochet hooks
You are allowed to bring knitting needles and crochet hooks in both your carry-on and checked-in baggage, regardless of what material they are made of (wood, plastic, metal).
Knives
Carry-on baggage:
Small ordinary knives of max. 6 cm, such as Swiss army knives and pocket knives, are allowed in your carry-on baggage. These types of knives must be placed visibly in a tray when you go through security.
According to the Danish Weapons and Explosives Act, the length of the knife blade is measured from where the blade is attached to the handle.
Please note: Razors, utility knives, and box cutters are not permitted in carry-on luggage, regardless of whether the blade length is under 6 cm.
Checked-in baggage:
It is allowed to bring knives both over and under 6 cm in your checked-in baggage.
Lighter, standard
Carry-on baggage:
You are allowed to bring one regular small gas lighter or one small storm lighter per person. However, both lighters must be about the same size as a disposable lighter, and the storm lighter must have a protective cap.
You must carry the lighter on you in the airport, for example in your trouser pocket. However, the lighter must be placed visibly in a tray when you go through security.
Checked-in baggage:
It is not allowed to carry a lighter in your checked-in baggage as there is a risk of spontaneous combustion.
Lighter with lighter fuel
You are allowed to bring a small refillable lighter with lighter fuel, e.g. a Zippo, in your carry-on and checked-in baggage, provided that all the lighter fuel is completely contained in the lighter.
If you are bringing the lighter as part of your carry-on baggage, you must carry it on you during the journey, e.g. in your trouser pocket. However, the lighter must be placed visibly in a tray when you go through security.
Lighter fuel
It is not allowed to bring lighter fuel either in your carry-on or checked-in baggage.
Liquid for electronic waterpipes
Carry-on baggage:
You are allowed to bring liquid for electronic waterpipes in your carry-on baggage, but it must be packed according to the rules for liquids. This means it must be under 100 ml and must be placed in a resealable one-litre bag along with the other liquids you are bringing.
Checked-in baggage:
You are not allowed to bring liquid for electronic waterpipes in your checked-in baggage.
Lubricating spray
It is not allowed to bring lubricating spray, e.g. for locks or bicycle chains, either in your carry-on or checked-in baggage. This must be transported as dangerous goods.
Make-up
Carry-on baggage:
It is allowed to carry solid make-up products such as mascara, powder, eye shadow and lipstick in your carry-on baggage.
Liquid make-up products such as foundation, creams and perfumes must be packaged according to the rules for liquids. This means they must be under 100 ml and must be placed in a one-litre bag along with the other liquids you are bringing.
Read more about the rules for liquids here
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to bring make-up in your checked-in baggage.
Matches, standard
Carry-on baggage:
You are allowed to bring one box of matches per person, but you must carry it on you while travelling, e.g. in your trouser pocket.
Please note that you may not bring more than one box of matches per person. The box must be placed visibly in a tray when you go through security.
Checked-in baggage:
You are not allowed to bring matches in your checked-in baggage.
Martial arts weapons with sharp or pointed blades
Carry-on baggage:
It is not allowed to bring martial arts weapons in your carry-on baggage.
Checked-in baggage:
You are only allowed to bring martial arts weapons, such as a katana or throwing star, in your checked-in baggage with a valid weapons permit. You must bring the permit with you on your departure.
Markers and permanent markers
It is permitted to bring markers, permanent markers, pens, and colored pencils in both your hand luggage and checked luggage.
Matches, strike anywhere
Strike anywhere matches and stormproof matches are not allowed either in your carry-on or checked-in baggage.
Massage cushions
Carry-on baggage:
It is allowed to bring a massage cushion in your carry-on baggage.
Important: However, if the massage cushion contains lithium batteries, the rules for lithium apply. It is therefore allowed to bring small standard massage cushions with battery with a maximum capacity of 100 Wh.
Checked-in baggage:
It is allowed to bring a massage cushion in your checked-in baggage. If the massage cushion contains lithium batteries, the battery must have a maximum capacity of 100 Wh. The massage cushion must be packed in such a way that it cannot be activated/switched on accidentally in the baggage.
Meat and similar animal-based products
Examples of solid foods include duck, roast pork, chicken, cold cuts, and other similar animal- or plant-based products.
Medication, pill form
There are no restrictions on non-liquid medications in pill form, either in your carry-on baggage or your checked-in baggage.
Read more about medicine in the baggage here
Medical passport:
However, if you are carrying medication containing euphoric substances or substances that affect the central nervous system, you must have a medical passport when traveling to Schengen countries. The medical passport documents that the medication is for your own use as part of your medical treatment.
The medical passport can be issued at the pharmacy or on the pharmacy’s website.
If you require a medical passport, you must have a doctor’s prescription – even if it is for medication that does not normally require a prescription.
The medical passport is valid for a maximum of 30 days. If you are going to be away for more than 30 days, please contact the embassy of the country you are travelling to for further advice.
If you have questions about medication for the trip, please visit the pharmacy in Terminal 2 before you go through security.
Nail clippers and nail scissors
Nail clippers and nail scissors are allowed in both carry-on and checked-in baggage.
However, nail scissors are only allowed in carry-on baggage if they are no longer than 6 cm. The length of the scissors is measured from the screw.
Nail file and cuticle pusher
You are allowed to bring a nail file and/or a cuticle pusher in both your carry-on and checked baggage.
Nail polish
Carry-on baggage:
It is allowed to bring nail polish in your carry-on baggage, but it must be packed according to the rules on liquids. This means it must be under 100 ml and must be placed in a one-litre bag along with the other liquids you are bringing.
Checked-in baggage:
It is allowed to bring nail polish in your checked-in baggage.
Nail polish remover containing acetone
Carry-on baggage:
It is not allowed to bring nail polish remover containing acetone in your carry-on baggage. But you are allowed to bring nail polish remover without acetone, as long as it is packaged according to the rules for liquids.
Checked-in baggage:
It is not allowed to bring nail polish remover containing acetone in your carry-on baggage.
Nail polish remover without acetone
Carry-on baggage:
It is allowed to bring nail polish without acetone in your carry-on baggage, but it must be packed according to the rules on liquids. This means it must be under 100 ml and must be placed in a one-litre bag along with the other liquids you are bringing.
Checked-in baggage:
It is not allowed to bring nail polish remover without acetone in your checked-in baggage.
Nicotine liquid
Carry-on baggage:
It is allowed to bring nicotine liquid on your trip if the container is under 100 ml and otherwise complies with the rules for liquids.
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to bring nicotine liquid in your checked-in baggage.
Saws, incl. electric saws
Carry-on baggage:
It is not allowed to bring saws and electric saws in your carry-on baggage.
Checked-in baggage:
It is allowed to bring a saw in your checked-in baggage. If it is an electric saw with a battery, the battery must be attached to the machine. For safety reasons, the battery must not be loose.
Scissors
Carry-on baggage:
Scissors are allowed in your carry-on baggage if they are not longer than 6 cm. The length of the scissors is measured from the screw. These types of scissors must be placed visibly in a tray when you go through security.
However, it is not permitted to bring sharp or pointed wire cutters, regardless of whether the blade is under 6 cm.
Checked-in baggage:
It is allowed to bring scissors in your checked baggage, even if they are longer than 6 cm.
Screws and nails
Carry-on baggage:
Screws and nails with a length of max. 6 cm are allowed in carry-on baggage.
Checked-in baggage:
It is allowed to bring screws and nails in your checked-in baggage.
Self-defence sprays, e.g. pepper spray and tear gas
It is not allowed to bring any kind of self-defence spray, such as pepper spray or tear gas, either in your carry-on or checked-in baggage. This applies to all sizes.
Sewing machines
Carry-on baggage:
It is allowed to bring a sewing machine through security in your carry-on baggage. However, please note that the size may be a challenge if you want to bring it as carry-on baggage. Security can reject it if it cannot be scanned and the airline can also reject it if is too big to fit in the overhead storage bins. Therefore, ask your airline if it should be checked in as odd-sized baggage instead.
Read more about odd-sized baggage here
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to carry a sewing machine in your checked-in baggage.
Sleep apnea devices
Devices and machines for treating sleep apnoea are allowed in both your carry-on and checked-in baggage.
Skates and roller skates
Skates:
Figure skates, ice skates and ice hockey skates are not permitted in hand luggage. They are allowed to bring in checked baggage.
Roller skates:
You are allowed to bring roller skates in your hand luggage and checked baggage.
Skis and snowboards
Carry-on baggage:
It is allowed to bring skis and snowboards through security in your carry-on baggage. Note: However, we recommend that you check in skis and snowboards as odd-sized baggage rather than bringing them as carry-on baggage. Please contact your airline for further information.
Read more about odd-sized baggage here
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to carry skis and snowboards in your checked-in baggage, but we recommend that you check in as odd-sized baggage.
Snuff
It is allowed to bring snuff in both your carry-on and checked-in baggage.
Spray paint
It is not allowed to bring spray paint either in your carry-on or checked-in baggage.
Straight razors (cut-throat razors)
Carry-on baggage:
It is not allowed to bring straight razors in your carry-on baggage.
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to bring straight razors in your checked-in baggage.
Strollers and folding pushchairs
Carry-on baggage:
You are allowed to bring a stroller or folding pushchair through security. However, please note that the rules regarding the maximum size of your pushchair depend on the rules of your airline. If in doubt, ask your airline well in advance of your departure.
Checked-in baggage:
If you want to bring a pushchair or pram with you on your trip, they must be checked in as odd-sized baggage (special baggage).
Swords and sabres
Carry-on baggage:
It is not allowed to bring items such as swords and sabres and blades in your carry-on baggage.
Checked-in baggage:
It is possible to bring items such as swords and sabres in your checked-in baggage. However, a valid weapons permit is required for safety reasons.
Razors
Carry-on baggage:
You are allowed to bring razors in your carry-on baggage as long as the blade is not removable. Traditional straight razors with removable blades are only allowed to be carried without razor blades.
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to bring razors in your checked-in baggage.
Razor blades, loose
Carry-on baggage:
Loose razor blades are not allowed in your carry-on baggage.
Checked baggage:
You are allowed to bring loose razors in your checked baggage.
Packed meal / sandwich
You are allowed to bring solid food items such as packed meals, sandwiches, bread, and other similar items in both your carry-on and checked baggage.
Please note that if the security staff categorizes your packed meal as a liquid, it must be packed according to the liquid regulations. That means it should be in containers of 100 ml or less and placed in a 1-liter resealable plastic bag along with other liquids you are carrying.
Paint
Carry-on baggage: You are allowed to bring paint without hazard symbols in your carry-on baggage if the container is under 100 ml and otherwise complies with the rules for liquids.
Read more about the rules for liquids here
Checked-in baggage: You are allowed to bring paint in your checked-in baggage if the container is not labelled with hazard symbols.
Paint with hazard symbols:
It is not allowed to bring paint with hazard symbols either in your carry-on or checked-in baggage. This must be transported as dangerous goods, and you must therefore contact your airline.
Parachutes
You must contact your airline if you need permission to carry a parachute either in your carry-on baggage or your checked-in baggage. Parachutes and any accompanying CO2 cartridges must be packed together. If you bring a parachute in your carry-on baggage, the parachute must be placed inside your carry-on bag and must not be worn on your back.
Please note that information and rules regarding parachutes may vary from airline to airline.
Party poppers, sparklers, or confetti cannons
It is not permitted to bring party poppers, sparklers, or confetti cannons in either your hand luggage or checked luggage.
Pencil and pencil sharpener
Pencils and pencil sharpeners are allowed in both your carry-on and checked baggage.
Petrol
It is not allowed to bring any kind of petrol either in your carry-on or checked-in baggage, regardless of size.
Power banks
Carry-on baggage:
You are allowed to carry small standard power banks under 100 Wh in your carry-on baggage. If you want to carry power banks in your carry-on baggage that are between 101-160 Wh, you must only bring 2 power banks and you need to inform your airline at check-in.
Power banks over 161 Wh are not allowed.
Wh (Watt-hours) is calculated by:
Wh = Volt (V) x Ampere hours (Ah)
Checked-in baggage:
Power banks are not allowed in checked-in baggage, as they contain lithium batteries.
Power drills, battery operated
Carry-on baggage:
It is not allowed to bring battery-operated power drills in your carry-on baggage.
Checked-in baggage:
You may bring battery-operated power drills in your checked-in baggage. However, if you also bring a battery, it should be attached to the drill, as loose batteries are not allowed for safety reasons.
Tent pegs
Carry-on baggage:
Some tent pegs are allowed in your carry-on baggage, but we recommend bringing all types of tent pegs as checked-in baggage, as otherwise security staff may reject them for safety reasons.
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to bring tent pegs and other similar accessories in your checked-in baggage.
Toiletries in the form of spray bottles
Carry-on baggage:
You are allowed to bring toiletries in the form of spray bottles such as hairspray, perfume, deodorants in your carry-on baggage, provided they are packed according to the rules for liquids. This means they must be under 100 ml and must be placed in a resealable one-litre bag along with the other liquids you are bringing.
Checked-in baggage: In your checked-in baggage, you are allowed to bring a maximum of four spray bottles, such as hairspray, perfume, and deodorant, each with a maximum capacity of 500 ml.
Tools
Carry-on baggage:
Tools such as screwdrivers, chisels, slip-joint pliers, and wire cutters with blades, shafts, handles or jaws not exceeding 6 cm may be carried in hand luggage. Tools like adjustable wrenches, open-end wrenches, or socket wrenches not exceeding 12 cm in length may also be carried in hand luggage.
Note: Measuring tools such as callipers are not allowed in carry-on baggage, as they are classed as sharp objects.
Checked-in baggage:
It is allowed to bring tools in your checked-in baggage.
Toy swords
Carry-on baggage:
As a general rule, it is allowed to bring a toy sword for children, provided it is clear that the sword is a toy, for example, made of plastic or rubber.
Note: If security staff determine that the toy sword does not resemble a toy but rather an imitation of a real sword, they are authorized at any time, for safety reasons, to reject or confiscate the item.
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to bring toy swords in checked luggage.
Tweezers
You are allowed to bring tweezers in both your carry-on and checked baggage.
Umbrella
You are allowed to bring an umbrella in both your carry-on and checked baggage.
Urn with ashes
Carry-on baggage:
It is allowed to bring a cremation urn with ashes in your carry-on baggage. We recommend that you bring a death certificate, as it may be necessary to present it at other airports.
Checked baggage:
There may be specific regulations regarding how an urn should be packed and sealed to bring in checked baggage. Therefore, we recommend that you contact your airline if you wish to bring an urn in your checked baggage.
Utensils such as spoons, forks, and knives
It is allowed to bring utensils like spoons and forks in both your carry-on and checked baggage.
Knives measuring a maximum of 6 cm, such as small kitchen knives, Swiss Army knives, and pocket knives, are allowed in your carry-on. Regular utensil knives are often over 6 cm and are therefore not allowed in carry-on luggage.
However, it is allowed to bring knives, both over and under 6 cm, in checked baggage.
Utility knives and Box cutters
Carry-on baggage:
It is not allowed to bring utility knives and box cutters in your carry-on luggage, regardless of blade length.
Checked baggage:
It is allowed to bring utility knives and box cutters in your checked luggage.
Vitamin pills
You are allowed to bring vitamin pills and nutritional supplements in both your carry-on baggage and checked-in baggage.
Walking sticks
You are allowed to bring walking sticks, trekking poles and hiking poles in both your carry-on baggage and checked-in baggage.
Water bottle and thermos bottles
You are allowed to bring an empty water bottle or an empty thermos in both your carry-on and checked baggage.
Waterpipes
It is allowed to bring a normal waterpipe or an electronic waterpipe in your carry-on and checked-in baggage.
Note, however, that electronic waterpipes containing lithium batteries are not allowed.
Wet wipes
It is allowed to bring wet wipes, disinfecting wipes and makeup wipes in both your carry-on and checked luggage.
Wine openers and corkscrews
Carry-on baggage:
Some wine openers are allowed in your carry-on baggage, but we recommend bringing all types of wine openers as checked-in baggage, as otherwise security staff may reject them for safety reasons.
Checked-in baggage:
You are allowed to bring wine openers and corkscrews in your checked-in baggage.
Wrapped gifts
Please note: Wrapped gifts in hand luggage must not contain liquids exceeding 100 ml or any other prohibited items listed on this page. Security staff may need to unwrap the gifts if their procedures require a closer inspection of the contents of the package or if you are selected for a random check.