Passenger luggage: allowed and forbidden items

Certain items, which are considered to be dangerous, may not be carried in a passenger’s luggage. Often, the danger these items may present are not evident to a passenger.

List of frequent dangerous goods

		Carry-on baggage	Checked baggage
	Rechargeable batteries as well as powerbanks	see details		Details
	Ordinary batteries such as AA, AAA, C, D or 9-Volt batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries		see details	Details
	e-cigarettes (on one’s person) including e-cigars, e-pipes or other personal vaporisers, which contain batteries			Details
	Electronic devices with lithium batteries Observe restrictions!		see details	Details
	Lighter (on one’s person) with butane gas (incl. disposable lighters)			Details
	Safety matches i.e. standard matches, which can be lighted on the striking surface of the matchbox			Details
	Fireworks			Details
	Gas cartridges small, with non-flammable gas Only allowed with approval by the airline!			Details
	Baggage with installed/not removable lithium(Li) batteries Li-metal-bat. with more than 0.3 g Li-metal or Li-ion-bat. exceeding 2.7 Wh
	Baggage with installed/removable lithium(Li) batteries installed Li-metal-bat. with max. 0.3 g Li-metal or Li-ion-bat. not exceeding 2.7 Wh (removable batteries must be removed and carried in cabin)
	Flammable substances such as adhesives, fuel, paintbrush cleaner fluids etc.			Details
	Medicinal or toiletry articles (non-radioactive) hairsprays, perfumes and medicines containing alcohol (see details for max. net quantity)			Details
	Gel burner e.g. for fondue cookers			Details
	Paint when easily flammable (applicable to most liquid paints)			Details

 

Notice

• The list of items on this page is not complete. An overview of the valid regulations can be found under „further information“.
• Individual countries and airline operators may apply more restrictive provisions concerning luggage. For further information regarding transport conditions please contact your airline.
• Certain items may be carried as freight, provided they are declared as dangerous goods.
• Wheelchairs and electromobiles may also be classified as dangerous goods. For further information click here.

Advice: Go the airport early and allow enough time for security checks.

Further information

Links

FAA: Pack Safe

EASA Webiste - Dangerous Goods

IATA - Dangerous Goods Guidance fo Passengers

Legislation

Doc.9284.ICAO TIs_Edition 2023_2024_part 8_passenger provisions (PDF, 196 kB, 02.07.2024)

Air passenger rights

Air Passenger Rights