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Baggage

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Baggage

Less in your carry-on baggage, more in your suitcase

Carry-on baggage must not exceed a certain size. Therefore, as much as possible should be packed in large baggage. But beware: there are limits here too, and excess baggage will incur additional charges.

Whether the size and dimensions of your hand baggage are correct depends on the tariff you have booked. It is best to research this at home. You can check the size at the airport shortly before departure – we have special facilities next to the check-in counters for this purpose.

Tip: Each airline has its own baggage rules. A look at the airline’s website will help you avoid surprises.

What can you take with you – and what is better left at home?

When packing, it is worth taking a close look at the regulations. In addition to the airline’s rules, the safety regulations and customs requirements of the destination country also apply.
Important: Dangerous or prohibited items do not belong in your baggage – neither in your carry-on baggage nor in your suitcase.

Liquids in carry-on baggage?

Yes, but only in small quantities: maximum 100 millilitres per container, tightly sealed in a transparent 1-litre zip bag. Anything else should be placed in your checked baggage.

What can go in the suitcase?

ABCs of carry-on baggage

A to E

A – Assortment of spreads

Whether sweet or savoury: cream cheese, peanut butter, honey, jam or liver sausage are considered liquids in air travel. They may therefore only be carried in carry-on baggage in containers with a maximum capacity of 100 millilitres – and must be placed in a 1-litre zip-lock bag. Enjoyment tip: Spreads that are already on bread can be carried in your carry-on baggage.

B - Baby food

Baby on board: If you are travelling with a baby, you may take the necessary amount of baby food with you, even if it exceeds the 100-millilitre limit. However, the amount should be appropriate for the duration of the trip.

B - Batteries

Energy! Batteries up to a certain size and power banks are permitted. Additional hazardous goods regulations apply here – especially for lithium-ion batteries. It is best to check the exact rules with the airline in advance.

C - Camembert

No cheese: Camembert and other soft cheeses are considered liquids and are only allowed in carry-on baggage up to 100 grams. More goes into the baggage.

Good to know: Hard cheese such as Parmesan is allowed in carry-on baggage.

C - Clothing

Clothing inspection: some items of clothing may be subject to additional inspection, such as shoes, belts or religious headwear.

C – Coronavirus tests

Health: rapid coronavirus tests are classified as medical devices. They may be carried in carry-on baggage and do not need to be transported in a 1-litre bag.

D - Deodorant

Fragrant: solid deodorants are permitted without restriction. Liquid or spray deodorants are subject to the 100-millilitre limit and must be placed in a zip-top bag.

D - Drinks

Drinks exceeding 100 millilitres are not permitted in carry-on baggage.

Tip: Empty water bottles or thermos flasks are permitted and can be refilled after security checks at the drinking water dispenser in Terminal 3 at Gate 337.

E - E-cigarette (vape)

Liquid smoke: e-cigarettes belong in your carry-on baggage. You may bring 2 rechargeable batteries with you. The 100-millilitre rule applies to liquids. If the e-cigarette is already filled, it must be placed in the 1-litre zip bag.

E - Electronic devices

Small gadgets: mobile phones, laptops, game consoles, electric toothbrushes, razors, hair dryers, hair straighteners and Bluetooth speakers are permitted in carry-on baggage, just like other electronic devices. Drones always belong in your carry-on baggage.

Note: Please place separately in the tray at the security checkpoint – this will speed up the process.

F - M

F - Food

For food, the following applies: liquids are limited to 100 millilitres. This applies to oil, yoghurt and soups, for example, but also to salads with a lot of dressing, such as potato, pasta or meat salads.

H - Helium balloon

Deflated: helium balloons are not permitted in carry-on baggage. If you wish to take them with you in your baggage, you should check with the airline beforehand.

L - Lighters and matches

Small but powerful: one disposable lighter or one small box of safety matches (e.g. waterproof) per person is permitted – but only on the person. They must not be transported in carry-on baggage.

L - Lip care

Lip gloss is classified as a liquid and may only be carried in carry-on baggage in quantities of up to 100 millilitres in a zip-lock bag. Lip balms are not restricted.

Important: Special rules apply to storm or petrol lighters – the regulations for liquids and dangerous goods apply here.

M - Mascara

Mascara is considered a liquid, so the same rule applies here: a maximum of 100 millilitres, ideally stored in a 1-litre zip-lock bag.

M - Medicine

Health: liquid medicines may be carried in quantities required for the duration of the journey.

N - R

N - Needles

Tip: knitting needles, sewing needles and darning needles are permitted in carry-on baggage.

O - Oils and creams

Oils, creams and similar products are considered liquids – they may only be carried in carry-on baggage in containers of up to 100 millilitres and must be placed in a 1-litre zip-top bag. Larger quantities should be placed in checked baggage.

P - Playstation

Playful: a PlayStation can be transported in carry-on baggage or in a suitcase.

Tip: Remove from your carry-on baggage during security checks for easy inspection and present to staff.

P - Powder

Powder is classified as a solid and may be carried on board.

Note: Separate regulations apply when travelling to the USA – it is worth checking these in advance.

Q - Quark

Quark, yoghurt and similar foods are considered liquids, so the usual restrictions apply: a maximum of 100 millilitres in your carry-on baggage.

R - Razors

A sharp object: disposable razors with fixed blades are permitted in carry-on baggage. Razors with removable blades, on the other hand, are not – they belong in your checked baggage.

S - Z

S - Scissors

Sounds good: nail scissors or craft scissors with blades up to 6 centimetres long are allowed in carry-on baggage – longer ones are not.

S - Shisha

Smoky: hookahs are permitted in carry-on baggage.

Caution: The appropriate coal must not be taken along.

S - Sunscreen

Sunscreen: liquid sunscreen falls under the 100-millilitre rule. Larger quantities should be placed in your checked baggage – it is best to seal them well beforehand.

T - Pocket knives

Small tools: pocket knives with blades up to 6 centimetres (e.g. knives, scissors or saws) are permitted in carry-on baggage.

T - Toothpaste

Oral hygiene: toothpaste and similar products such as mouthwash or dental gel are also considered liquids. Therefore, the same rule applies here: no more than 100 millilitres in your carry-on baggage.

The list is not exhaustive. Follow-up checks are always possible.

Other important provisions

General provisions for security checks

List of prohibited items in carry-on baggage

Information on liquids on board

Dangerous goods and checked baggage

What you need to know

The Federal Police check checked baggage using special X-ray equipment. The officers are looking for hazardous or prohibited items in particular. Some items are strictly prohibited or only permitted in your baggage with special permission from the airline.

They include, for example:

Lighters
E-cigarettes
Charcoal (also hookah charcoal)
Power banks and replacement batteries
Gases, chemical or highly flammable substances
Spray cans without protective caps
Drones
Ammunition and related components
Strongly magnetic materials
Self-defence devices
Pyrotechnics

Important: Anyone carrying weapons must register them with the airline in good time before departure.

only with restriction

Sharp or pointed objects

Safety first: some items are not permitted in carry-on baggage as they could cause serious injury. This includes:

Hacking tools such as axes, hatchets or cleavers
Ice axes and ice picks
Razor blades and carpet knives
Knives with blades longer than 6 centimetres
Scissors with blades longer than 6 centimetres (measured from the hinge)
Martial arts equipment with pointed or sharp edges
Swords and sabres

Tip: If you are unsure, it is best to check with the airline directly.

Not allowed? No problem - simply deposit them

Items that are not permitted in carry-on baggage or suitcases can be deposited with airport security before departure, for example spray cans, petrol lighters, knives or large scissors.

Storage costs EUR 6.50.

Contact: +49 711 948-3355

Pick-up is possible around the clock – at the latest within 6 weeks after the trip.

Oversized baggage

Well prepared on the go

Bulky, but often indispensable: whether it is a pet, surfboard,pram, golf bag orbicycle – bulky baggage can usually be transported without any problems. It is important to check with the airline or travel agency in good time. There you can find out what preparations are necessary and how transport will be organised.

Tip: First check in, then check in your bulky baggage. The bulky baggage counter is located in Terminal 3, to the right of the security checkpoint.

Airlines Traveling with bulky baggage

Self Bag Drop

Check in your baggage quickly yourself

Do it yourself: on selected flights, you can check in your baggage yourself at Stuttgart Airport – directly at the Self Bag Drop. This service is provided by Aegean, Condor, Eurowings and the Lufthansa Group (Austrian, Lufthansa, Swiss).

Tip:You can find out in advance whether Self Bag Drop is available for your flight by contacting the airline directly.

Important: If you are carrying bulky baggage, please proceed directly to the bulky baggage counter.

Location: Terminal 3, Departures, counters 320 to 329

Website Aegean (in English)

Website Condor

Eurowings website

Website Lufthansa

Baggage claim and baggage service

After landing, go to baggage reclaim. The flight number on the display boards in the arrivals area will tell you which baggage carousel is the right one.

Good to know: Baggage trolleys are available free of charge at the baggage reclaim area – a deposit is required (1 euro, 50 cents, 25 US cents or 1 Swiss franc). There are also cars available for pick-up at the car parks, parking spaces and terminal entrances.

It is even more convenient with the baggage service:
At Stuttgart Airport, you can also have your baggage carried or driven – effortlessly and personally. The service can be booked for a small fee:

Phone: +49 151 46341364 (Monday to Sunday)

E-mail: info@sag.aero (Monday to Friday)

Lost & Found

Baggage tracing

Items lost and found during flights or on aircraft.

It rarely happens, but sometimes a suitcase does not arrive as planned or is damaged. In this case, the relevant airline will be able to help you – preferably directly on site or by telephone.

Locations and contacts:

Lufthansa Lost & Found: +49 800 808 8010 or +49 69 9530 7962
British Airways: Terminal 3, Departures · +49 699 4519 2273
S.Ground Lost & Found: Terminal 3, Arrivals, strll@sgs-aero.de
Air France: +49 69 8679 8107
KLM: +49 69 8679 8107
Iberia: +49 69 500 73874

Tip for Lufthansa passengers: Once you have registered with the baggage tracing service, you can track the status of your baggage online.

Good to know: If, despite all measures taken, a piece of baggage does not reappear, the following applies: All airlines are insured against lost baggage.

List of all airlines

Lost property

 When something is left behind

Whether at the gate, on the apron bus or in one of the shops – sometimes things get left behind. Airport security is responsible for lost items at Stuttgart Airport. Lost property is kept there safely for a certain period of time.

Lost and Found: To the west before Terminal 1
Contact: lofo@stuttgart-airport.com

Important: If you have lost your baggage, please contact >Baggage tracing for assistance.

Schließfächer fürs Gepäck

Schließfach	Maße (Breite/Höhe/Tiefe)	Preis pro Tag
Klein	34/46/90,5 Zentimeter	4 Euro
Mittel	35/63/90,5 Zentimeter	6 Euro
Groß	35/95/90,5 Zentimeter	9 Euro
Maxi	52/95/90,5 Zentimeter	12 Euro
Ski	35/194/60 Zentimeter	15 Euro

Airport knowledge

A suitcase’s journey

The suitcase's journey begins after check-in with an initial X-ray check.

To ensure that nothing goes missing, every piece of luggage is monitored in the baggage control center - where employees keep an eye on everything via monitors.

An automatic baggage conveyor system then sorts the suitcases according to their destination.

Tip: You can find out more about the suitcase’s journey in the online flyer – including a video