Can you take medicine in hand luggage or check in?

You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage. It's highly recommended you place these items in your carry-on in the event that you need immediate access.



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Medically required liquids will be subject to additional screening that could include being asked to open the container. You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage.

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Keep your medicines and equipment in the original packaging with labels and information leaflet. If your medicine needs to be kept cool you can use a thermos flask, cool pack or insulated pouch. Carry your medicine in your hand luggage: suitcases in the hold can become delayed or lost in transit.

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How do I pack medication for a flight?
  1. Medications are allowed on a flight in either a carry-on or checked bag. ...
  2. Medications can be packed in a pill box. ...
  3. Refrigerated medications may be packed using freezer packs, insulated lunch boxes, or coolers within carry-on luggage.


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You're allowed to bring your medication in your carry-on or your checked baggage. However, you should generally keep your medication in your carry-on in the event of delays or emergency situations. If your plane is running late or you miss your connection, you don't want to be without your pill box .

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You must carry medicine containing a controlled drug with you in your hand luggage when entering or leaving the UK. It may be taken away from you at the border if you cannot prove it was prescribed for you.

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Bringing medicine to the UK
If you're a UK resident who has been prescribed medicine while you were abroad, you need to contact the Drug and Firearms Licensing Unit ( DFLU ). If you're not a UK resident, you will need to carry a letter of proof that the medicine was prescribed for you.

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Medications can be packed in a pill box. However, it is usually best to keep medicines in labeled containers provided by your pharmacist. TSA does not require medications to be in their original, labeled, prescription containers. However, using the original containers may limit delays or additional questioning.

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Most countries require travellers to complete a customs declaration form when bringing notified goods (alcoholic drinks, tobacco products, animals, fresh food, plant material, seeds, soils, meats, and animal products) across international borders.

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Medical supplies and equipment are usually permitted on commercial airlines as carry-on or checked baggage. However, certain items, such as liquids, sharps, and batteries, may be restricted. It is always a good idea to check in advance with your airline company to find out what their policies are.

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All prescription medicines are allowed on airplanes, whether in a carry-on or checked bag. There is no limit to the amount of medications in pill or solid form that you can bring. Liquid medicines are also allowed. Normally, liquids in a carry-on bag have to be 3.4 ounces or less per item.

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You can take all plug-in phone chargers with you in your carry-on or checked bags with ease as they do not contain any form of battery and, therefore, do not present any danger. Typically, you will not be able to use this type of charger onboard as most airplanes do not have power sockets.

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In addition to the piece of hand luggage you can also bring one small personal item, things like laptops, handbags or a briefcase and this must be small enough to be stored under the seat.

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