Passenger luggage: allowed and forbidden items

Erlaubte und verbotene Gegenstände im Gepäck

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
batteries 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

Notice

Individual countries and airline operators may apply more restrictive provisions concerning luggage. In case of doubt contact your airline or the airport.

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