At The Airport

EU Aviation Security Regulations for Passengers

The following information sets out the details of the new regulations, whether you are travelling for business or leisure purposes and what you need to bear in mind if you have children travelling with you or if you have special dietary or medical requirements.  In addition we have anticipated some questions that might arise from the introduction of the EU regulations and have supplied clear answers to those questions (click here to view FAQs ).

Only containers of 100mls or less of liquids, gels, pastes, lotions and cosmetics may be brought through the passenger security screening points at all EU Airports.   In addition, these items MUST be presented at the passenger security screening point in a transparent re-sealable bag of no more than one litre capacity, 20cm x 20cm.

The rules apply to liquids such as water and other beverages, aerosol cans and toiletries such as toothpaste, shaving cream, hair gel, lip-gloss and creams.

There are two exceptions to the rules: 

• Baby food needed during the flight;
• Medicines needed during the flight.

Exempt items must also be placed in a separate transparent re-sealable bag and presented separately at the passenger security screening area.

The following rules apply to liquids in hand luggage: (continued below)

1.You can only take liquids, gels, pastes, lotions and cosmetics in containers of no more than 100 millilitres in size through the passenger security point at all EU airports.
2. These containers must be carried in a transparent, re-sealable plastic bag and presented separately to the security screening officers.
3. There is a limit of one transparent plastic bag per person.
4. The volume of the transparent plastic bag may not be greater than one litre, 20cm x 20cm.
5. The transparent plastic bag must be re-sealable.
6. Bags can be purchased at various points around the Departures hall, €1 for two bags.

When passing through the passenger security point, you must place the transparent re-sealable bag containing liquids, and other substances covered by the regulations, separately in the tray provided. Coats, jackets and large electrical appliances such as laptops must also be placed in the tray provided for security screening.

There is also a freephone advice line for information which you can call 1800 250 180

(click here to view FAQs ).