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Carry-on baggage

It is a good idea to bring as little carry-on baggage as possible.

You should pack any non-essential liquids in the baggage you will be checking in with your airline. Then you won’t have to deal with the restrictions for carry-on baggage.

If you are travelling only with a carry-on bag, or if you need to carry liquids onto the plane with you in your hand baggage, please read the rules below.

The rules for how much baggage you may carry with you onto the plane vary from airline to airline. For this reason, we recommend you contact the airline you will be flying with if you have any questions about how much carry-on baggage you are permitted to bring or about possible size and weight restrictions.

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EU rules concerning liquids in carry-on baggage

The EU introduced rules limiting the amount of liquids allowed in carry-on baggage in 2006. The rules apply to all airline passengers travelling from EU airports.

    

What can I pack?

You are only allowed to pack liquids or liquid substances in containers that can hold a maximum of 100 millilitres (1/10 litre) in your carry-on baggage.


You may pack more than one container in your carry-on baggage, but the quantity may not exceed the number of containers that can fit into a transparent one-litre plastic bag that is re-sealable. Passengers are allowed to bring only one of these bags.

Where do I find such bags - please click here.

Liquids and liquid substances

The EU rules include liquids, gels, liquid substances: i.e. more than just water and beverages.

 

The definition of “liquid” includes:

  • liquids such as water, fruit juice, cordial, soup and syrup; 
  • perfume, after-shave lotion, eau de cologne and similar liquids; 
  • semi-liquid or gel substances, such as shampoo and toothpaste; 
  • oils and lotions, such as hand lotion or sunscreen; 
  • contents of aerosol containers, such as deodorant, shaving foam and similar substances; 
  • mixtures of solid and liquid substances.

The European Commission has specified that lipsticks, deodorant sticks, glue sticks etc. are excepted from the rules for liquids in carry-on baggage.

Your plastic bag containing liquids should be presented at the security control.

Exceptions

Certain liquids and liquid substances are exempt from the EU rules, including baby food, medicines and similar substances which are allowed for in-flight use in quantities exceeding 100 millilitres. However, you should be aware that security staff may request that you provide proof that the substance is what you say it is.

You may still pack liquids and liquid substances purchased after you pass the security checkpoints:

  • if you bought them in a shop requiring that you show your boarding pass (for example duty-free shops); or 
  • if you bought them on board an aircraft from an EU-based airline.

Such articles must, however, be kept in a sealed bag until you reach your final destination.

 Please direct any questions you may have about the above to the Danish Civil Aviation Administration

Passengers are not permitted to carry the following articles into the security restricted area and the cabin of an aircraft:

  • Guns, firearms and weapons
  • Pointed weapons and sharp objects
  • Blunt instruments
  • Explosives and highly inflammable substances
  • Chemical and toxic substances

 Complete list of what is not permitted as carry-on baggage

When you reach the security control please take off your coat as it must be screened separately. Your laptop and other larger, electrical appliances should be removed from your hand luggage, as it should be screened separately as well. Please note that it is only allowed to bring one lighter for personal use during the flight, and it is only allowed to carry it on the person.

 

 Rules for carry-on baggage (pdf)


Four suggestions with respect to your baggage

1. Pack any non-essential liquids in the baggage you will be checking in with your airline.

2. Have your bag of carry-on liquids ready and put it on the conveyor belt to be screened separately.

3. Take your laptop and any other larger electrical devices out of your carry-on bag and put them on the conveyor belt to be screened separately.

4. Take off your jacket and/or coat: they must also be screened separately.


 Guide to the rules

 Press release from the European Commission