Aviation Security Measures for Carry-on Baggage at International Airports
To increase your safety, there are rules for taking liquids, aerosols and gels on flights into and out of Australia. These rules also apply when transiting on international flights within Australia.
These rules are needed to protect you from the threat of liquid explosives. They came into effect on the 31 March 2007.
Each container of liquids, aerosols or gels in your carry-on baggage must be 100 millilitres/grams or less. All the containers must be sealed in a transparent, one-litre plastic bag. You are only allowed one plastic bag. Any transparent resealable bag of one litre capacity or less is allowed. Please note, these bags must be independently resealable. Bags sealed with items such as sticky tape, rubber bands or ribbons will not be accepted. For more information on clear resealable bags please see the frequently asked questions section of this website.
You may still carry on board prescription medicines. Baby products and non-prescription medicines that you need for the flight are also allowed. Proof of need may be required.
When you get to the screening point, you will have to surrender any liquids, aerosols or gels greater than 100ml/g that you still have with you, including duty free. The rules also introduced random frisk searches as part of the screening process.
We recommend that you click on the 'what do I need to do?' link and pack your bags in accordance with these rules before you check-in. This way you will have time to put any containers that are too big into your check-in baggage.
More information is available by clicking on the topics to the right.
Please Note: These restrictions do not apply to checked-in baggage
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You may also wish to read the Frequently Asked Questions provided on this website as they answer most passenger queries.
For further information please contact your travel agent or airline.