How strict is Zurich Airport on liquids?

Liquids are only permitted in hand baggage in containers of max. 100 ml. Pack these into a resealable 1-litre plastic bag while at home. You may also take larger quantities of liquid medication, baby food and special foods that you require for the journey in your hand baggage.



As of 2026, Zurich Airport (ZRH) has become significantly more lenient regarding liquids due to the full rollout of next-generation CT (Computed Tomography) scanners. In the past, the 100ml rule was strictly enforced, requiring all liquids to fit in a single 1-liter clear bag. However, with these new scanners now operational across all major terminals in 2026, passengers can leave their liquids and electronics inside their bags during screening. While the technical "legal" limit in some jurisdictions still hovers around 100ml for standard lanes, Zurich’s modernized checkpoints allow for larger containers (up to 2 liters in some lanes) because the AI-driven scanners can identify hazardous materials without manual inspection. Travelers should still pack moderately, but the days of decanting shampoo into tiny bottles are effectively over at Zurich, making it one of the most efficient transit hubs in Europe this year.

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Pack items that are in containers larger than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in checked baggage. Any liquid, aerosol, gel, cream or paste that alarms during screening will require additional screening.

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Is toothpaste considered a liquid by the TSA? Yes, toothpaste must adhere to the 3-1-1 rule for liquids and gels. Toothpaste can be brought through TSA security in your carry-on as long as it is 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and placed in a 1-quart bag.

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No more rummaging in your bag: London City Airport scraps 100ml liquid rule. LONDON, April 4 (Reuters) - There will be no more rummaging in the bottom of your bag for a forgotten hand cream or water bottle at London City Airport after it became the first of the capital's hubs to scrap the 100ml liquid limit rule.

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These scanners mean that the 100ml limit on liquids no longer applies, and passengers can travel with larger volumes of liquids as long as they fit inside their cabin bags.

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Safety Razors: Because the razor blades are so easy to remove, safety razors are not permitted in your carry-on luggage with the blade. They're fine to pack in your carry-on without the blade. The blades must be stored in your checked luggage. The same applies for straight razors.

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But what are they, and is deodorant considered a liquid when flying? Deodorant can be considered a liquid when flying if it is in a gel or aerosol form. If your deodorant is solid, though, the TSA will let you bring a standard stick of solid deodorant with you in your carry-on luggage.

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The approximate dimensions of a 1L bag are 15.24 cm by 22.86 cm (6 in. by 9 in.) or 20 cm by 17.5 cm (8 in. by 7 in.).

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The Bottom Line. Chapstick, lipstick, and solid lip balms are not considered liquids by the TSA and can be thrown into your handbag or carry-on without any issues. Liquid lip gloss, jars of petroleum lip balm, and other lip care liquids must be placed in your clear liquids bag for security checkpoint screening.

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Sometimes that are a bit more confusing are mascara and lip gloss. These are considered liquids. However, wipes, like makeup removal wipes and baby wipes, are not.

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Most travelers know the 3-1-1 rule: Passengers can carry liquids in three-ounce bottles or less (by volume) if these are placed in a one quart-sized clear plastic zip-top bag, placed separately in a bin; one per passenger.

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Each passenger may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or100 milliliters. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols.

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Some of the most mundane things that can get you yanked out of your line are: Yawning too much. Coughing and clearing your throat frequently. Looking around in a suspicious manner (darting eyes, focusing on odd spots)

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What does this mean for travelers? Travelers can expect to see the complete removal of the 100ml rule at major airports by 2024. Eventually, the carry-on liquid limit at these airports will be extended to 2 liters (0.53 gallons). This new limit is already in force at some major airports.

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TSA considers tweezers to be completely safe, so they're allowed on planes. You can pack tweezers in hand or checked baggage without any packing restrictions. But TSA doesn't allow packing sharp objects in hand baggage because some of them could be used as potential weapons.

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Yes! You can bring a hair straightener in your carry-on luggage or checked baggage on a flight. However, if you do not have a TSA approved travel adapter, you should check with your airline before traveling to ensure that they allow you to take a straightener in your carry on bag or checked bag.

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