The size and type of Hand Baggage allowed

Be Security Smart with our Hand Baggage checklist

Hand Baggage is any luggage that you carry on board with you.

Bag size guidelines vary from airline to airline. Always check your airline’s own restrictions before you travel. A list of our Airlines and their contact details can be found here.

Laptops and other electrical items are allowed in your Hand Baggage, but anything the size of a Kindle or larger will have to be removed and screened separately. On some flights into and out of the UK, you may also be asked to show that your electronic devices are charged and powered up. Remember, if you’re carrying a laptop in a case, this counts as an item of Hand Baggage.

Essential medical equipment is allowed, if it’s essential for your journey. The equipment will be screened separately and must be accompanied by supporting documentation from a qualified medical professional, such as a letter from your doctor.

Pushchairs, walking aids and wheelchairs are usually permitted on board, but they’ll need to be security screened first.

Large musical instruments are allowed, but they have to be screened separately. You should also contact your airline before booking. You may need to make special arrangements, like buying an extra seat.
Travelling to/from Turkey?
Please note, due to new restrictions, some electrical items or electronic devices including larger smartphones, tablets and laptops may not be carried in hand luggage on board flights into the UK from Turkey.  Find out more here

What’s NOT allowed in my Hold Baggage?

Be Security Smart and know our Hold Baggage restrictions

For your safety, certain items are NOT ALLOWED on board, so please don’t pack them in any luggage.

Here’s the current list:

• Flammable liquids and solids

• Oxidisers such as bleaching powders

• Organic peroxides

• Tear gas devices or any gas cylinders

• Infectious substances such as live virus materials

• Wet car cell batteries

• Magnetrons

• Instruments containing mercury

• Instruments containing magnets

• Fireworks, flares and other pyrotechnics, including party poppers and toy caps

• Non-safety matches, fire lighters, lighter fuel, paints, thinners

• Poisons, arsenic, cyanide, weed killer

• Radioactive materials

• Acids, corrosives, alkalis, caustic soda

• Creosote, quicklime, oiled paper