What are the new alcohol rules on Ryanair?

Following the confusion Ryanair has now clarified its rules around taking alcohol onboard. A spokesperson for the airline said: “We are not 'banning' or 'confiscating' duty-free alcohol at boarding gates. As per Ryanair's T&Cs, passengers can carry duty-free alcohol onboard but must not consume it during the flight.”



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Alcoholic beverages with more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol are limited in checked bags to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be in unopened retail packaging. Alcoholic beverages with 24% alcohol or less are not subject to limitations in checked bags.

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You can bring up to five litres of alcohol with you, with an alcohol volume between 24 per cent and 70 per cent. These can be in your cabin bag if you purchased it in the airport duty-free shop, or you can pack in your checked baggage.

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Stromberg advises putting a bottle in sleeves or pant legs, where these articles of clothing act like tubes: “And then you're folding it over and it can't slide out.” Avoid wrapping that looks like you're swaddling the bottle because, according to Stromberg, “if it has a way to slip out, [it'll] slip out. They just do.

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You can bring alcohol and tobacco to the UK for your own use but you must declare them before you arrive in the UK.

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For beer and wine under 24% ABV, there aren't any limitations on how much can travel in checked bags as long as it fits in your luggage. Anything over 70% ABV won't be permitted, but this would only apply to distillates and extremely hard liquor, not beer or wine.

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Ryanair allows passengers to pack toiletries and make up into their hand luggage provided all liquids are in containers of no more than 100 ml. In addition, all liquids must be within one transparent, re-sealable plastic bag with dimensions of no more than 20 cm x 20 cm.

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The following are strictly prohibited on board: Guns, firearms, or similar weapons; Pointed/edged weapons and sharp objects; Blunt instruments (that is any blunt instrument capable of causing injury, this includes some sporting equipment such as tennis rackets, hurleys, and baseball bats);

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All carry-on luggage must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you and adhere to the following requirements:
  • Maximum Dimensions of Carry-on: 22 in x 16 in x 8 in/55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm.
  • Maximum Weight of Carry-on: 22 lbs (10 kg)
  • Maximum Dimensions of Small Bag: 14 x 8 x 8 in/35 x 20 x 20 cm.


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While passengers are still allowed to bring most duty-free alcohol on the plane, as long as it is in a 3.4-ounce container or less, they can no longer take advantage of sipping on their purchase during the flight.

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Federal and state regulations allow you to bring back one liter of an alcoholic beverage for personal use duty-free. However, states may allow you to bring back more than one liter, but you will have to pay any applicable Customs duty and IRT.

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If I have a single bottle of wine from overseas do I need to declare it since there is no fees to be assessed? Yes, you still need to declare it. US Customs says that, 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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You can bring up to five litres of alcohol with an alcohol volume between 24% and 70%. This can travel in your cabin bag if you purchased it in the airport duty-free shop, or you can pack in your checked baggage.

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Likewise, in the case of tobacco and alcoholic beverages, the amount must be declared and the corresponding taxes must be paid if you are carrying the following amounts or more: 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, 250 grams of tobacco, 1 litre of alcoholic beverages with a strength of more than 22%, 2 litres of ...

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The short answer is yes, airport scanners can detect alcohol. However, there are a few caveats. First, the scanner must be equipped with the right technology to detect alcohol. Second, the amount of alcohol being scanned must be significant enough to trigger the scanner's sensors.

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Double plastic bags, sealed with bubble wrap in between, in the middle of a big bag, surrounded by lots of clothes. They are so rough with bags, the best you can do is try to protect your clothes in case of a rupture. Stocky, thick bottles probably fare better than those with long necks, though.

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There is no limit to the amount of non-alcoholic liquid that can be brought, but too many full-size bottles can exceed the maximum weight limit for your luggage. For carry-on luggage, individual bottles must meet the 3-1-1 rule: they cannot exceed 3.4 ounces and must fit inside a single, zipped quart-sized plastic bag.

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