What items are not allowed in the Philippines airport?

Do not carry Dangerous goods in your checked or carry-on bags. Compressed gases: e.g., canned butane, scuba oxygen bottles, aqualung cylinders, paint in spray cans, insecticides, propane, hydrogen, acetylene, oxygen bottles, liquid nitrogen, etc.



Excellent question. Knowing what you cannot bring into or out of the Philippines will save you time, money, and legal trouble. The rules come from several agencies: the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Bureau of Customs (BOC), and Department of Agriculture (DA).

Here’s a comprehensive list of prohibited and restricted items, categorized for clarity.

I. Absolutely PROHIBITED Items (in Cabin Baggage & Check-in)

These items are banned for safety and security on all flights, following international aviation standards.

  • Explosives & Flammables: Fireworks, flares, dynamite, gunpowder, replicas of explosives, gasoline, lighter fluid, paints, turpentine.
  • Gases: Tear gas, pepper spray, mace, butane, propane, oxygen tanks (except medically required with prior approval), aerosol spray paint.
  • Weapons: Firearms (without permits), ammunition, stun guns, tasers, martial arts weapons, knives (with blades over 6 inches), swords, daggers, ice picks, throwing stars.
  • Other Dangerous Items: Corrosives (acids, alkalis, wet-cell batteries), radioactive materials, magnetic materials, poisonous/toxic substances.

II. Prohibited by Philippine Law (Import/Export Restrictions)

These items are illegal to bring into or out of the country.

  • Illegal Drugs & Paraphernalia: All narcotics and controlled substances without a prescription and proper documentation (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy). Prescription medicines must be in original containers, and carrying large

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Checked Bags: Yes
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