Can I take food on an international Emirates flight?

Can I bring food in my carry-on in Emirates Airlines? Yes, Emirates Airlines allows passengers to bring food in their carry-on luggage. However, it is important to note that Emirates Airlines only allows passengers to bring solid food items.



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All fireworks and any other items containing explosives, for example Christmas crackers, firecrackers, bottle rockets, poppers, and sparklers, are forbidden to be carried as either checked or carry-on baggage on our flights.

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Meat, seafood, vegetables and other non-liquid food items are permitted in both carry-on and checked bags. If the food is packed with ice or ice packs in a cooler or other container, the ice or ice packs must be completely frozen when brought through screening.

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Foods you can't pack in your carry-on
Think: creamy cheeses, liquid chocolate, liquid coffee, creamy dips and spreads, gravy, honey, hummus, ice cream, jam, jelly, juice, syrup, peanut butter, salad dressing, sauce, salsa, soda, soup and yogurt.

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Emirates' baggage policy isn't the most generous so you need to pack your bags carefully. If you're flying economy you're allowed one piece of carry-on luggage – either a handbag or a laptop bag, or one wheelie bag. The maximum weight allowed is 7kg and the maximum size for a handbag is 55 x 38 x 20cm.

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Exemptions will be made for medications, baby milk or foods, and special dietary requirements, but you will need to show an appropriate means of verifying the nature of these items. For more details about transporting liquids, see our FAQ on hand baggage rules and liquids.

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You may be able to bring in food such as fruits, meats or other agricultural products depending on the region or country from which you are traveling. You must declare all food products. Failure to declare food products can result in up to $10,000 in fines and penalties.

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If containers are larger than 3.4 ounces (100 ml), they won't be allowed through security, and the security officer will discard them. However, you can bring an empty reusable water bottle of any size through security and fill it up after you've gone through the checkpoint.

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Meat, seafood, vegetables and other non-liquid food items are permitted in both carry-on and checked bags. If the food is packed with ice or ice packs in a cooler or other container, the ice or ice packs must be completely frozen when brought through screening.

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7kg. The briefcase may not exceed 45 x 35 x 20cm; the handbag may not exceed 55 x 38 x 22cm; the garment bag can be no more than 20cm thick when folded.

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You can purchase drinks from the onboard bar, which is available on select flights, or from the cabin crew. Alcoholic drinks, such as beer and wine, come at a cost, while non-alcoholic beverages, such as sodas and juices, are complimentary.

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The reason why water is not allowed through airport security is that there are some explosive chemical liquids such as nitroglycerine, that are indistinguishable from water when looked at.

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Checked Bags: Yes
Passengers flying from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands to the U.S. mainland cannot take most fresh fruits and vegetables due to the risk of spreading invasive plant pests. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?'

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Can you take food through airport security? Are you allowed to bring your own food/snacks on board a plane, or eat your own meal while waiting for your flight to depart? Yes, you are! Did you know that (in theory) you can even take a cheeseburger with you?

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