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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

• 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…

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