Luggage

A – Spreads

Whether sweet or savoury: cream cheese, peanut butter, honey, jam or liver sausage are classified as liquids when travelling by air. They may therefore only be carried in your hand luggage in containers of no more than 100 millilitres – and must be placed in the 1-litre bag.

Tip: Spreads that are already on bread may be carried in your hand luggage.

B – Baby food

If you’re travelling with a baby, you’re allowed to take the required amount of baby food with you – even if it exceeds the 100-millilitre limit. These must be removed from your hand luggage at security and placed in the tray. The quantity should be sufficient for the duration of your journey.

B – Batteries

Batteries up to a certain size, as well as power banks, are permitted. Additional dangerous goods regulations apply – particularly for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable batteries. It is best to check the exact rules with the airline in advance.
IATA information video on batteries when flying

C – Camembert

Soft cheeses such as Camembert are classed as liquids and are only permitted in hand luggage up to 100 grams. Larger quantities must be packed in your hold luggage.

Good to know: Hard cheeses such as Parmesan are allowed in hand luggage.

C – Rapid COVID-19 tests

Rapid COVID-19 tests are classified as medical supplies. They may be carried in hand luggage and do not need to be transported in a 1-litre bag.

D – Deodorant

Solid deodorants are permitted without restriction. Liquid or spray deodorants are subject to the 100-millilitre limit and must be placed in the 1-litre bag.

E – Electronic devices

Mobile phones, laptops, games consoles, electric toothbrushes, electric razors, hairdryers, straighteners and Bluetooth speakers are permitted in hand luggage. Drones may also be carried in hand luggage.

Please note: Please present electronic devices separately at security.

E – E-cigarettes (vapes)

E-cigarettes must be carried in hand luggage. You may carry two batteries. The 100-millilitre rule applies to e-liquids. If the e-cigarette is already filled, it must be placed in the 1-litre bag.

F – Lighters and matches

One disposable lighter or one small box of safety matches is permitted per person – but only when carried on your person. They must not be carried in hand luggage.

Important: Special rules apply to wind-proof or petrol lighters. The regulations for liquids and dangerous goods apply here.

G – Drinks

Drinks exceeding 100 millilitres are not permitted in hand luggage.

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

H – Helium balloons

Helium balloons are not permitted in hand luggage. If you wish to carry them in your hold luggage, you should check with the airline beforehand.

K – Clothing

Some items of clothing may be subject to additional checks at security – such as shoes, belts or religious headwear.

L – Lip balm

Lip gloss is classified as a liquid and may only be carried in hand luggage in quantities of up to 100 millilitres – in a 1-litre bag. Lip balms are not subject to these restrictions.

L – Food

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

M – Medicines

Liquid medicines may be carried in the quantity required for the duration of the journey. These must be removed from your hand luggage during security checks and placed in the tray.

N – Needles

Knitting needles, sewing needles or darning needles may be carried in hand luggage.

O – Oils and creams

Oils, creams and similar products are classified as liquids. They may only be carried in your hand luggage in containers of up to 100 millilitres and must be placed in the 1-litre bag. Larger quantities must be packed in your hold luggage.

P – PlayStation

A PlayStation can be carried in either your hand luggage or your suitcase.

Tip: Take it out of your hand luggage and show it to security – this makes the security check easier.

P – Power banks

Power banks may only be carried in hand luggage. A maximum of 2 power banks are permitted per person. The capacity of each power bank must not exceed 100 watt-hours (Wh) or 2 grams of lithium.

P – Powder

Powder is classified as a solid and may be carried.

Note: Separate regulations apply when travelling to the USA. It’s worth checking these in advance.

Q – Quark

Quark, yoghurt and similar foods are classified as liquids. The usual restrictions apply: a maximum of 100 millilitres in hand luggage.

R – Razors

Disposable razors with fixed blades may be carried in hand luggage. Razors with removable blades must be packed in checked luggage.

R – Travel electronics

Chargers, smartphones and similar devices may be carried in hand luggage.

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

S – Scissors

Nail scissors or craft scissors with blades up to 6 centimetres in length are permitted in hand luggage. Longer ones are not.

S – Shisha

Hookahs are permitted in hand luggage.

Please note: You are not permitted to carry the appropriate charcoal.

S – Sunscreen

Liquid sun cream is subject to the 100-millilitre rule. Larger quantities must be packed in your hold luggage – make sure they are sealed properly.

T – Pocket knives

Pocket knives with blades up to 6 centimetres, such as knives, scissors or saws, are permitted in hand luggage.

W – Mascara

Mascara is classified as a liquid. Therefore, the same rule applies here: a maximum of 100 millilitres, ideally stored in a 1-litre bag.

Z – Toothpaste

Toothpaste and similar products, such as mouthwash or dental gel, are also classified as liquids. Therefore, the same rule applies here: a maximum of 100 millilitres in hand luggage.