Need to know
Ahead of your next trip abroad, it’s important to know which airports still require liquids to be 100ml, as a number of major airports have ditched the limit at security
Check what airports require liquids to be 100ml and those that have scrapped the limit(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Airport rules have changed for 100ml liquids
- Airports across the country have scrapped the 100ml liquid rule and now allow passengers to take up to 2 litres of liquids through security
- The change is thanks to new CT scanners that provide security staff with detailed 3D images of bags and travellers can also leave their 2L liquids in their bags when going through airport security
- Not every UK airport has implemented the switch, and some still require liquids to be 100ml or less. Some also require liquids to be in a plastic bag when going through airport security
- It’s vital you check the airport before travelling, particularly in the lead-up to the February half-term, to avoid being delayed or having any liquid item confiscated at security
- You should always check the airport’s rules, from where you are travelling home, as they can differ, particularly in a different country
List of airports that have scrapped the 100ml rule:
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Edinburgh
- London Gatwick
- London Heathrow
List of airports that still have the 100ml rule:
- Aberdeen
- Bournemouth
- Cardiff
- East Midlands
- Glasgow International
- Glasgow Prestwick
- Inverness
- Isle of Man
- Leeds Bradford
- Liverpool
- London City
- London Luton
- London Southend
- London Stansted
- Manchester
- Newcastle
- Newquay
- Norwich
- Southampton
- Teesside
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