Taking liquids through security
There are restrictions on the amount of liquids you can take in your hand luggage. If possible, consider pack liquids in your hold baggage (luggage that you check in).
Liquids include:
All drinks, including water
Liquid or semi-liquid foods, for example soup, jam, honey and syrups
Cosmetics and toiletries, including creams, lotions, oils, perfumes, mascara and lip gloss
Sprays, including shaving foam, hairspray and spray deodorants
Pastes, including toothpaste
Gels, including hair and shower gel
Contact lens solution
Any other solutions and items of similar consistency
If you do take liquids in your hand luggage:
Containers must hold no more than 100ml
Containers must be in a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag, which holds no more than a litre and measures approximately 20cm x 20cm
Contents must fit comfortably inside the bag so it can be sealed
The bag must not be knotted or tied at the top
You’re limited to 1 plastic bag per person
You must show the bag at the airport security search area
Liquids in containers larger than 100ml generally cannot go through security even if the container is only part full. There are some exemptions.
Exemptions
You can take liquid containers larger than 100ml through security if they:
Are for essential medical purposes
Are for special dietary requirements
Contain baby food or baby milk
You can also take liquids bought at an airport or on a plane (such as duty free) through security if:
The items are sealed inside a security bag when you buy them
the receipt for the items is sealed in the security bag and visible