Can I take alcohol in my suitcase to Greece?

You may combine any of these tobacco products provided you do not exceed the total limit. 4L of wine and 16L of beer and 1L of spirits over 22% volume or 2L of alcoholic beverages less than 22% volume or a proportional mix of these products provided the limit is not exceeded.



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For alcohol that's under 24% ABV, you can pack as much as you want in your checked luggage. If you're carrying alcohol that has an ABV of 24% to 70%, there's a limit of 5 liters per passenger. Any alcohol that's over 70% ABV is not allowed in your carry-on or checked luggage in any quantities.

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It's not permitted to import meat or dairy products into Greece from outside the EU. Also prohibited are unauthorised firearms and ammunition.

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These goods, together with the original receipt, must remain in their security tamper-evident bag from the time of purchase until final destination. Passengers should continue to present liquids in containers of 100ml or less in a single, transparent, re-sealable 1 litre plastic bag.

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Passengers are allowed to carry alcohol on a flight, both in carry-on and checked baggage, as long as you are of legal drinking age and follow any applicable rules. In general, alcohol must be transported in its original, unopened container.

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Is Greece strict on the drinking age? The official legal drinking age in Greece is 18 in public and you also have to be 18 to buy alcohol. In reality, these laws are not strictly enforced and in many tourist zones, they're not enforced at all.

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If you are packing beer, wine, or liquor in your checked luggage, it's a good idea to pad the bottles themselves. You can accomplish this by wrapping them in newspaper, bubble wrap, or even clothing like pants or sweaters. Padding the bottles will help protect them against impact and accident while in transport.

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How strict is Greece with liquids? Bottles with liquids/aerosols/gels are placed in a closed clear plastic package which volume does not exceed 1 litre. The size of the package must be 20.5 cm x 20.5 cm, or 25 cm x 15 cm or of equivalent size. Only one package of liquids/aerosols/gels per passenger may be carried.

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Passengers should continue to present liquids in containers of 100ml or less in a single, transparent, re-sealable 1 litre plastic bag. Upon x-ray screening, security staff may need to carry out additional checks on all liquid items and/or interview the owners to safeguard the proper conditions of possession.

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According to Greek law, a visitor can bring up to 5 different prescribed medicines for personal use, with a maximum of 2 boxes of each medicine.

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Generally, customs officers may stop people at the border to determine whether they are admissible to the United States, and they may search people's belongings for contraband. This is true even if there is nothing suspicious about you or your luggage.

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Yes, customs officials have the authority to open and inspect luggage when you are entering a country. Customs officials have the right to search your luggage, bags, and personal items to ensure that you are not carrying any prohibited or restricted items.

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