Both women and men are often interested in the question of whether it is possible to take perfume in hand luggage on the plane? Often passengers carry perfume bottles as a gift to relatives or friends and are afraid that fragile glass will break into luggage compartment... In order for a valuable perfume or not to be forced to pour it out right there, you need to carefully read the rules for transporting liquids in the cabin of an aircraft.
The rules may vary depending on. Whether it is possible to take eau de toilette, perfume and other liquids on the plane should be clarified in advance.
Inspection hand luggage in an Aeroport
- On the website of the aviation company, it is necessary to clarify all the features regarding hand luggage and basic luggage.
- Find out if there are any plans to change the rules in the nearest time to the flight.
General rules for the carriage of liquids on an aircraft
According to the 2020 rules, you can take in the aircraft cabin:
- Not more than 1 liter of liquid in the total volume... But this liter must be distributed in 100 ml.
- The size of the package in which the water or perfume should be packed should be no more than 20 by 20 cm.
Liquids are:
Memo. What you can take with you on the plane
Items seized at customs
The peculiarities of the transportation of fragile vessels with perfumery are regulated by the inspection rules approved by the Ministry of Transport of Russia in 2007 (the latest changes date back to 2018). A similar regulation applies in the EU area. Many citizens do not know whether it is possible to take perfume and other cosmetic accessories with them on the plane. In fact, you can take eau de toilette with you on the plane, but you need to take into account the requirements of the airlines.
How much perfume can you take on a plane
Transportable containers with toilet water and other cosmetics are recommended to be placed in a transparent bag with a fastener
The general requirements of most airlines, including the carriers Aeroflot, Pobeda, Nordwind, S7 Airlines, are the same: pressurized cans and large glass containers with perfume cannot be carried on board.
It is important that every container of eau de toilette and other liquid is labeled with readable information about:
The country in which the product was produced;
product release date;
expiration date;
container volume.
This information will allow you to avoid possible questions from airport employees, as well as go through security faster. The peculiarities of transporting perfumes on an airplane are as follows:
- The containers must be without branded packaging.
- All bottles are collected in one transparent plastic bag.
- The bag must have a fastener, Velcro. You can also use a lace or an elastic band (a passenger can take special bags with a zipper free of charge in the security checkpoint).
- It is forbidden to open packages and use perfume during the flight.
How much is allowed in carry-on baggage
You can take perfume in your hand luggage on the plane, if the norms for the carriage of liquids are not exceeded
Each passenger can take on a flight a certain amount of hygienic fluids he needs. So, one person has the right to take several containers of perfume with him in his hand luggage, but their total volume should not exceed 1000 milliliters. Moreover, each bottle of liquid should not have a nominal value of more than 100 milliliters. The same rule applies to various sprays and deodorants, but they will have to be taken to the luggage compartment.
The rules for carrying perfume and other liquids on board are introduced for safety reasons during the flight.
How to properly pack eau de toilette in your luggage
In the cargo department, it is allowed to transport large quantities of perfumery products, but it must be securely packed
When packing baggage to be carried in the respective compartment, you should also take into account its weight. It must be between 5-15 kg (depending on the airline and class of service). The passenger is allowed to transport no more than four containers, and each of them must not exceed 500 milliliters. You will have to pay extra for "excess" luggage.
From Duty Free
Eau de toilette purchased in Duty Free, cannot be printed before arrival at the destination
If perfumery products were purchased in Duty Free shops, then the shop consultant should pack them. The cashier's receipt is placed inside the package so that airport security personnel can read the information indicated on it without damaging the shell. The buyer should also not open it until the end of the flight.
Duty Free cosmetic liquids do not have a volume limit (that is, one bottle of eau de toilette can be more than 100 milliliters).
Reasons for the airport perfume confiscation
The tightening of requirements of some countries when transporting perfume, associated with terrorist threats
Security officers have the right to seize perfumery products that have a suspicious appearance.
You should also consider the place of purchase of the goods. If the plane travels over the territory of the European Union, perfume purchased from duty-free shops in any other non-European country may be seized. In this case, it is allowed to transport perfumes from Duty Free within Europe, as well as from the USA and Canada.
If, during the inspection, containers or containers with perfumery more than the permitted volume are found, the passenger will be offered to give them to the accompanying persons. Otherwise, the citizen will not be allowed on the flight.
Despite the fact that perfume can hardly be called a hazardous substance, people who are allergic to certain odors can be on the plane. In addition, if a poorly packed bottle breaks and one of the air passengers is injured, then the crew will be unable to do anything during the flight.
Note that the rules for the transportation of perfumery products may differ depending on the country. That's why experienced travelers recommend that you familiarize yourself with the airline's requirements before flying.
Perfume, eau de toilette and cologne are flammable liquids, therefore, when transported by air, they are classified as dangerous goods.
According to the rules of ICAO (International Organization civil aviation, from the English. ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization) passengers permitted carry toiletries on the plane, including aerosols, which include perfumery... However, it is necessary to observe requirements and restrictionsestablished by both ICAO and a specific airline.
Some countries limit the amount of perfumery that can be imported or exported duty-free. Check in advance the customs regulations of the countries of travel, including those concerning purchases from Duty Free.
On the websites of a number of airlines, you can find unambiguous information that it is possible to carry perfumes in the hand luggage of an aircraft. Among such companies, for example:
- Victory,
- airBaltic,
- Air Moldova
- Austrian Airlines,
- Azur Air,
- Fly One,
- Pegasus Airlines,
- Turkish Airlines;
- Wizz Air.
In addition to perfumes, the passenger has the right to carry eau de toilette in the aircraft hand luggage.
Cologne is transported by plane according to the same rules as the above perfumery.
Some airlines are not that simple. The rules of pre- and post-flight inspections of the Russian Federation allow taking non-hazardous liquids and aerosols into the cabin. On the websites of a number of air carriers, for example, such as
- Aeroflot,
- Nordwind Airlines,
- Russia,
this information is duplicated, but without further explanation.
But on the websites of airlines
- iFly,
- Uralairlines,
- UTair
some toiletries, including perfumes and colognes, are on the list of hazardous substances that are not permitted in the cabin.
The rules for the carriage of perfumes by a particular airline should be familiarized in advance on its official website. If you have any questions, it is better to ask them the passenger support service
It is prohibited to use perfume on board the aircraft, as the liquid can spoil the belongings of other passengers, and the smell can cause discomfort and allergic reactions.
Rules for carrying perfumes in carry-on baggage
The rules for pre- and post-flight inspections clearly regulate the amount of liquid that can be carried into the aircraft cabin.
It is necessary to transport perfumery products in the cabin of the aircraft, adhering to the rules for carrying liquids and aerosols in hand luggage.
Many will be interested in the question how many milliliters of perfume can you take on an airplane in carry-on baggage? The correct answer is 100 ml - maximum volume of one container filled with liquid... The total volume of all containers should not exceed 1 liter. All containers must be placed in one transparent, securely resealable plastic bag or a cosmetic bag.
Thus, if, for example, a passenger wants to take 10 perfume containers with a volume of 100 ml each into the cabin, then in accordance with the rules of carriage, he has the right to do so. However, it must be remembered customs restrictions.
Do not use containers larger than 100 ml, even if they are partially filled with liquid.
Since perfumes often have a small volume, you can easily take a 50 ml or 30 ml bottle with you. These containers do not take up much space and are easier to pack. This is worth paying attention to if the carrier also sets requirements for the size of the package for liquids.
However, airlines can set their own additional restrictions on the carriage of perfumes in the cabin. For example, Turkish Airlines allows you to carry perfume or deodorant up to 50 ml in hand luggage.
In order to avoid additional questions from airport security personnel, it is advisable that the volume of the perfume container be indicated.
The rules do not specify what material the container for the liquid should be, so you can take perfume with you not only in a plastic bottle, but also in a glass bottle.
Since perfumery is a liquid, the attention to it from the airport security service may be more intense. If, during the inspection, employees consider the bottle suspicious, and the liquid dangerous, then the perfume may well be confiscated. therefore it is better not to take expensive perfume in a large volume on the plane or, if possible, put it in luggage.
Perfume purchased from Duty Free
Passenger permitted carry perfume on the plane in hand luggage no strict restrictionsfor the carriage of liquids, if the item was purchased in Duty Free.
It should be remembered that the perfumes bought in duty-free shops are also subject to the customs regulations and restrictions of the country of arrival, as well as the countries of transplantation.
Airlines usually allow such goods to be taken into the cabin free of charge, in addition to the allowed carry-on baggage allowance. However, there may be requirements for the weight and dimensions of the shopping bag. For instance,
- S7 Airlines - weight no more than 3 kg and dimensions no more than 75 cm (based on the sum of three dimensions),
- Utair - weight no more than 3 kg,
- Russia - dimensions no more than 115 cm (by the sum of three measurements).
In accordance with the rules, you can take perfume in your hand luggage if you have a receipt confirming the purchase in a Duty Free store and packaging in a special sealed bag. The integrity of such packaging must not be violated before arrival at the destination, including when transferring.
Perfume in checked baggage
Toiletries allowed, including perfumery (eau de toilette, cologne, perfume) in the luggage subject to the following conditions:
- the maximum volume (weight) of one product is 0.5 l (0.5 kg);
- the total maximum volume (weight) of all products is 2 liters (2 kg);
- in the case of transportation of the product in the form of an aerosol, the bottle must be securely closed with a protective cap.
If you decide to take large quantities of perfume on board the aircraft, you can arrange your baggage as a fragile cargo. You will have to pay extra for this, but they will be careful when transporting your suitcase.
It's hard to find people indifferent to fragrances. Your favorite perfume can create a good mood and a feeling of comfort during long hours of flight, which is why some travelers (and especially travelers) do not want to part with a bottle of their perfume even in the cabin of the plane. Others are concerned that after all the transportation manipulations with the luggage in the cargo compartments, the bottle with expensive contents may be broken. In addition, there are frequent cases of delay, damage and loss of baggage. Therefore, the question of how to carry perfume in hand luggage worries many.
What should be done to ensure that your perfume is not seized during inspection? Let's consider the main points of this issue.
Perfume in the luggage compartment
Airlines have no restrictions on the carriage of perfumes in checked baggage: this point is well known and does not cause doubts among most passengers. And few people know the answer to the question of whether it is possible to carry perfume in hand luggage.
In fact, perfume is allowed, subject to a number of simple but strict rules.
Perfume in carry-on luggage: can I carry it?
Anything that you can take with you in the passenger cabin of the aircraft is considered to be hand luggage. Most carriers have the same carry-on baggage restrictions. Cargo that poses at least some kind of threat to the safety of passengers will not be allowed on board the aircraft, and this is not only weapons and explosives. All cutting and stabbing objects, acids, poisons, toxins, and also flammable substances are prohibited for carriage in the aircraft cabin. A complete list of all restrictions can be found on the airlines' websites.
As part of our question about whether it is possible to carry perfume in hand luggage, let us turn to the international rules for conducting searches. In accordance with them, non-hazardous liquids in containers, the volume of which does not exceed 100 ml, are allowed for transportation in hand luggage. The containers should be packed in a transparent bag with a zipper with a total capacity of no more than 1 liter.
Since perfumes belong to the category of non-hazardous liquids, you can even take several bottles of perfume with you to the salon, strictly observing the above condition. Just do not forget to pack the bottles in a transparent sealed bag and comply with the requirements for the containers of the bottles.
If the capacity of the bottle exceeds 100 ml, they will not be taken on board even if the actual volume of liquid does not exceed 100 ml.
In the question of whether it is possible to carry perfumes in hand luggage, one should also take into account the moment that perfumes are not always liquid. Are there bans and restrictions on carrying dry perfume in hand luggage?
Dry and liquid perfume
Restrictions on hand luggage of perfumes only apply to liquid fragrances. Dry perfumes in the form of sticks and pencils do not belong to the category of liquids, gels and aerosols, as well as to the category of flammable substances, therefore restrictions on their transportation in carry-on baggage do not apply.
Dry perfumes do not take up much space in your purse, they are compact and convenient for travel. Therefore, if, on the eve of a trip, you are thinking about whether it is possible to carry perfume in your hand luggage, there is a reason to make a pleasant and practical purchase. By the way, many adherents of dry perfumes consider their smells more persistent and deeper in comparison with liquid ones.
Perfume in Duty Free shops
In the perfumery departments of Duty Free shops it is difficult to resist the temptation to pick up a new fragrance. Everything here is conducive to making a purchase: a sufficient amount of time before boarding the plane, no taxes in the final cost of the product, as well as the presence of some exclusive goods in the Duty Free range.
At the same time, buying perfume in the duty-free zone of the airport is the most legal way to carry perfume in hand luggage, and in this case the bottles are not limited in volume and quantity.
All purchases purchased here will be securely packed by the cashier. You just have to monitor the safety of the seal and the tightness of the package. It cannot be opened before the final destination of the flight (especially in the case of transit flights), and receipts of purchase must also be kept.
If the spirits are still seized during inspection
If, nevertheless, your perfume was seized by an inspector for non-compliance with the above rules, so that it does not end up in the trash can, you can do the following:
- It is the most convenient option to give the seized perfume to accompanying friends or relatives. But what about those whom no one sees off?
- Check out the perfume to wait for your return in the airport locker. Suitable for those who are not going to be on a trip for a long time. The tariffs for storing unchecked baggage at different airports around the world are different. At Hong Kong airport, for example, this rate is $ 140 per day. On average, it does not exceed $ 4-10 per day.
Now that you have complete information on how to carry perfumes in your carry-on luggage, you don't have to worry about going through the security checkpoint: the main thing is to strictly adhere to the above rules. Have a nice trip!
When flying, many passengers wonder if it is possible to carry perfume on the plane in hand luggage. This publication will focus on the rules for the carriage of perfumery products in the cabin of air transport.
Any airline has its own requirements for and its contents, in particular eau de toilette. The order of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation of 25.07.2007 regulates the inside of the aircraft.
You may bring safe liquids, such as perfume, on board if:
- bottle volume no more than 100 ml;
- the total amount of liquids as well as their total capacity do not exceed 1 liter;
- all containers are securely sealed in a transparent bag 20x20 cm ( for 1 person - 1 package).
If there is not enough liquid in the bottle, but it itself is more than 100 ml, then the item automatically goes to the main load.
How to check in your perfume
Consider whether you can carry perfume in your luggage on the plane. In the cargo department, it is allowed to transport large quantities of perfumery products ( up to 2 liters), but it must be packed securely.
In order to avoid controversial situations, it is necessary to ensure that all containers have volume labeling.
Important! Before the flight, passengers are required to provide all containers with liquids for inspection, and then pack them hermetically.
Both hand luggage and baggage are screened at the airport
Deodorants and Sprays
Can i take deodorant / spray on the plane and carry them in my luggage? These products are allowed for transportation in the cabin according to the same general rules as eau de toilette, that is no more than 100 ml in one bottle, respectively, no more than 10 bottles of 100 ml.
However, many carriers prohibit the transport of aerosol products, which include deodorants, hair sprays / gels. You can find out about this at the baggage inspection point. Better to include them immediately in the general baggage. Sprays should be in vials with a volume not more than 500 ml and not more than 2 liters per person.
How to carry perfume from Duty Free
Let's consider whether it is possible to take perfume on the plane in hand luggage if it was bought in Duty Free stores.
Eau de toilette purchased at Duty Free is allowed to. However, it cannot be printed. Be sure to keep a receipt indicating the place and date of purchase..
Duty Free shops sell goods at a price excluding duty and VAT, provided that these goods will be exported from the country
Duty free purchases are packed in special package with symbolic marking... If the sealed packaging of the perfume is broken, security personnel will demand to move it to the cargo compartment.
Possible reasons for confiscation
Each airport has its own nuances, depending on the class of the ticket. Also, it should be borne in mind that in different countries there are certain safety rules and regulations according to which the content hand bags in one state it is allowed, and in another it will already be a violation. Please inquire in advance by calling the airport information desk.
When transplanting, in European countries, perfume purchased from duty-free shops in any other non-European country may be confiscated. Transportation of perfumes from Duty Free within Europe, as well as from the USA and Canada is allowed.
Perfume is subject to withdrawal when the bottle has already been opened. This applies to both your own perfume and from Duty Free.
Transport liquids in 20x20 cm bags, without breaking the integrity of the package
So, we examined whether it is possible to carry perfume on the plane. You can take any non-hazardous liquids into the aircraft cabin, be it perfume, baby food, up to 100 ml in closed form. They must be tightly packed.
Before the flight, it is better to call the airline and find out the exact information about the size and weight of baggage, the rules for its transportation and contents.
