What items can I travel with and which are restricted

Non-radioactive medicinal articles (including aerosols)

Yes

Yes

No

1. no more than 0.5 kg or 0.5 L total net quantity per single article;
2. no more than 2 kg or 2 L total net quantity of all articles (e.g. four aerosol cans of 0.5 L each) per person;
3. release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents; and
4. the release of gas must not cause extreme annoyance or discomfort to crew members so as to prevent the correct performance of assigned duties.

Toiletry articles (including aerosols – hairspray, perfumes etc)

Yes

Yes

No

1. no more than 0.5 kg or 0.5 L total net quantity per single article;
2. no more than 2 kg or 2 L total net quantity of all articles (e.g. four aerosol cans of 0.5 L each) per person;
3. release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents; and
4. the release of gas must not cause extreme annoyance or discomfort to crew members so as to prevent the correct performance of assigned duties.

Aerosols in Division 2.2 (non-flammable, with no sub hazard). Such as sporting/home use

Yes

Yes

No

1. no more than 0.5 kg or 0.5 L total net quantity per single article;
2. no more than 2 kg or 2 L total net quantity of all articles (e.g. four aerosol cans of 0.5 L each) per person;
3. release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents; and
4. the release of gas must not cause extreme annoyance or discomfort to crew members so as to prevent the correct performance of assigned duties.

Alcoholic beverages

Yes

Yes

No

1. Restrictions apply to Alcoholic beverages containing more than 24 per cent but not more than 70 per cent alcohol by volume only (Alcoholic beverages containing not more than 24 per cent alcohol by volume are not restricted)
2. must be in retail packagings; and
3. no more than 5 L total net quantity per person

Items

Checked baggage

Carry-on/cabin baggage

Approval required from the operator

Restrictions

Ammunition

Yes

No

Yes

1. Ammunition (cartridges for weapons) securely packed in quantities not exceeding 5 kg gross mass per person for that person's own use.
2. Allowances for more than one person must not be combined into one or more packages.
3. Only ammunition classified as UN0012 or UN0014 within Division 1.4S may be carried in checked baggage. If the classification is unknown, the passenger should obtain this information from the ammunition manufacturer or supplier.
4. Must not include ammunition with explosive or incendiary projectiles.

Firearms

Yes

No

Yes

Passengers can carry guns designed solely for sporting purposes provided that:

1. they are packed in checked luggage;
2. they are unloaded;
3. details of them have been provided to the operator; and
4. the airline agrees to their carriage.

Guns designed for use in warfare are termed 'munitions of war' and are subject to additional requirements. The passenger must seek advice of the airline prior to travel.

Spare Lithium Batteries for portable electronic devices

No

Yes (See restrictions)

See c) and d)

1. Each battery must be of a type which meets the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3;
2. Spare batteries up to 100 Wh rating (lithium ion) or 2 g lithium content (lithium metal) are allowed without operator approval
3. Spare batteries greater than 100Wh rating (Lithium ion) but not exceeding 160Wh requires approval from the operator
4. Each battery may exceed 8g lithium metal content for portable medical electronic devices with the approval of the operator.
5. no more than two spare batteries may be carried per person;
6. must be individually protected so as to prevent short circuits (by placement in original retail packaging or by otherwise insulating terminals, e.g. by taping over exposed terminals or placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch)

Power Banks

No

Yes

No

1. Each battery must be of a type which meets the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3;
2.  must only be carried as carry-on baggage
3. must not be recharged while on board the aircraft;
4. should not be used to recharge a portable electronic device while on board the aircraft;
5. no more than two power banks may be carried per person; and
6. power banks up to 100 Wh rating (lithium ion) or 2 g lithium content (lithium metal) are allowed without operator approval
7. power banks greater than 100Wh rating (Lithium ion) but not exceeding 160Wh requires approval from the operator. 

Portable electronic devices (Lithium batteries powered)

Yes, see point f)

Yes

See point c) and d)

1. Each battery must be of a type which meets the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3;
2. Batteries up to 100 Wh rating (lithium ion) or 2 g lithium content (lithium metal) are allowed without operator approval
3. Batteries greater than 100Wh rating (Lithium ion) but not exceeding 160Wh requires approval from the operator
4. each battery may exceed 2 g but not exceed 8 g lithium content for lithium metal for portable medical electronic devices requires approval from the operator
5.  measures must be taken to prevent unintentional activation and to protect the devices from damage;
6. the devices should be carried as carry-on baggage; however, if carried as checked baggage, the devices must be completely switched off (not in sleep or hibernation mode) if the batteries exceed:
   1. for lithium metal batteries, a lithium content of 0.3 g per device; or
   2. for lithium-ion batteries, a Watt-hour rating of 2.7 Wh per device;

Portable electronic equipment or devices (powered by non-spillable batteries)

Yes

Yes

No

1. Portable electronic equipment containing a non-spillable battery meeting Special Provision A67 of the ICAO Technical Instructions. Your airline should be able to assist you prior to travel.
2. The battery must not have a voltage greater than 12 volts and a Watt-hour rating of not greater than 100 Wh if powered by lithium-Ion as well.
3. The equipment either must be protected from inadvertent activation, or the battery must be disconnected and exposed terminals must be insulated.
4. batteries and heating elements must be isolated in battery powered equipment capable of generating extreme heat, by removal of the heating element, battery or other components

Spare batteries-(non-spillable wet, nickel-metal hydride, and dry batteries)

Yes

Yes

No

For spare non spillable batteries

1. It must meet the requirements of Special Provision A67;
2. each battery must not exceed a voltage of 12 volts and a Watt-hour rating of 100 Wh;
3. each battery must be protected from short circuit by the effective insulation of exposed terminals;
4. no more than two spare batteries per person may be carried; and
5. if contained in equipment, the equipment must be either protected from unintentional activation, or each battery must be disconnected and its exposed terminals insulated;

For a dry battery or nickel-metal hydride battery, each battery must comply with Special Provision A123 or A199, respectively; and batteries and heating elements must be isolated in battery powered equipment capable of generating extreme heat, by removal of the heating element, battery or other components.

Baggage equipped with lithium batteries

Yes see point a)

Yes

No

Baggage equipped with a lithium battery(ies) exceeding 0.3 g for lithium metal batteries, and a Watt-hour rating of 2.7 Wh for lithium-ion batteries,
must be carried as carry-on baggage unless ;

1. the battery(ies) is removed from the baggage, protected from short circuit and carried in the cabin.

Battery powered suitcases powered by nickel-metal hydride batteries.

Yes

Yes

No

Any electrical battery or battery powered device which has the potential of a dangerous evolution of heat must be prepared for transport so as to prevent:

• short-circuit by disconnection of the battery and effective insulation of exposed terminals; and
• accidental activation.

The airline's approval is not required to carry a battery-powered suitcase. However, the passenger must contact their airline prior to travel to obtain information contained within the ICAO Technical Instructions.

Battery-powered portable electronic smoking devices (e.g. e-cigarettes, e-cigs, e-cigars, e-pipes, personal vaporizers, electronic nicotine delivery systems)

No

Yes (see restrictions)

No

1. Must be only be carried on one’s person

2. the devices and/or batteries must not be recharged on board the aircraft; and

3. measures must be taken to prevent unintentional activation of the heating element while on board the aircraft

4. Each battery must be of a type which meets the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3;

5. Each battery must not exceed the following:

   — for lithium metal batteries, a lithium content of 2 g; or a Watt-hour rating of 100 Wh for Lithium-Ion;

6. Spare batteries for these devices must be individually protected so as to prevent short circuits (by placement in original retail packaging or by otherwise, insulating terminals, e.g. by taping over exposed terminals or placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch);

Cigarette lighter- small packet of safety matches

No

Yes (See restrictions)

No

1. no more than one per person;
2. must be carried on the person;
3. must not contain unabsorbed liquid fuel (other than liquefied gas); and
4. if a cigarette lighter is powered by lithium batteries, each battery must comply with restrictions of Lithium batteries as per restrictions listed under section - Spare Lithium Batteries for portable electronic devices (Point a), b) and f)) and smoking devices (Point b), c)). Check with operator for further details.

Premixing burner lighter such as a 'wind-proof', 'jet' or 'blue flame' lighter, strike anywhere matches, powered by lithium batteries and without a safety cap

No

No

No

Forbidden

Christmas crackers 

Yes

Yes

See point b)

1. Christmas crackers must be in their original retail packaging.
2. Check with your airline as some forbid passengers to carry Christmas crackers.

Note: Party poppers are forbidden to be carried by passengers.

Party poppers

No

No

No

Forbidden

Internal combustion engines or fuel cell engines

Yes

No

See note

Engines (internal combustion or fuel cell only) being shipped either separately or incorporated into a vehicle, machine or other apparatus, without batteries or other dangerous goods must comply with Special Provision A70 of the ICAO Technical Instructions. Measures must be taken to nullify the hazard.

Note: The passenger must contact the airline for further information before travel.

Petrol-engine powered equipment, e.g. scooter, electric generator.

Yes

No

See Note

1. Engine has been completely purged of fuel and the fuel tank has either:

• never had any fuel in it;
• been removed and will not be carried; or
• been completely purged of fuel, and action taken to nullify the danger, then the equipment may be carried.

If the engine has been used whilst away, the passenger must comply with the above when returning with the engine and provisions listed in SPA70 of the ICAO TI.

Note: The passenger must contact the airline for further information before travel.

Fireworks

No

No

No

Forbidden

Cartridges and cylinders of Division 2.2 with no subsidiary hazard contained in an avalanche rescue backpack

Yes

Yes

Yes

1. no more than one avalanche rescue backpack per person;
2. the backpack must be packed in such a manner that it cannot be accidentally activated;
3. may contain a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism which must not contain more than 200 mg net of Division 1.4S; and
4. the airbags within the backpack must be fitted with pressure relief valves.

Cartridges of Division 2.2 with no subsidiary hazard fitted into a self-inflating personal safety device, intended to be worn by a person, such as a lifejacket or vest

Yes

Yes

Yes

1. no more than two personal safety devices per person;
2. the personal safety device(s) must be packed in such a manner that they cannot be accidentally activated;
3. must be for inflation purposes;
4. no more than two cartridges are fitted into each device; and
5. no more than two spare cartridges per device.

Cartridges of Division 2.2 with no subsidiary hazard for other than a self-inflating personal safety device

Yes

Yes

Yes

1. no more than four cartridges per person; and
2. the water capacity of each cartridge must not exceed 50 mL.

Note. — For carbon dioxide, a gas cartridge with a water capacity of 50 mL is equivalent to a 28 g cartridge

Cartridge of hydrocarbon gas contained in hair styling equipment

Yes

Yes

No

1. no more than one per person;
2. the safety cover must be securely fitted over the heating element; and
3. spare cartridges must not be carried.
4. This hair styling equipment must not be used on board the aircraft.

Hair curlers containing a Hydrocarbon gas such as propane or Butane gas

Yes

Yes

No

1. No more than one per person.
2. The safety cover must be securely fitted over the heating element.
3. Gas refills or spare cartridges for such curlers must not be carried.

Cartridges of Division 2.2 worn for the operation of mechanical limbs

Yes

Yes

No

Spare cartridges of a similar size are also allowed, if required, to ensure an adequate supply for the duration of the journey

Cylinders of oxygen or air required for medical use

Yes

Yes

Yes

1. no more than 5 kg gross mass per cylinder;
2. cylinders, valves and regulators, where fitted, must be protected from damage which could cause inadvertent release of the contents;
3. advance arrangements recommended; and
4. the pilot-in-command must be informed of the number of oxygen or air cylinders loaded on board the aircraft and their loading location(s).

Refrigerated liquid nitrogen

Yes

Yes

No (See note)

Must be contained in insulated packagings (e.g. dry shippers) that would not allow the build-up of pressure and be fully absorbed in a porous material so that there is no free liquid that could be released

from the packaging.

Note: Refer to Special Provision A152 as listed in ICAO TI and your operator for more information.

Dry Ice

Yes

Yes

Yes

1. no more than 2.5 kg per person;
2. used to pack perishables that are not subject to these Instructions;
3. the package must permit the release of carbon dioxide gas; and
4. when carried as checked baggage, each package must be marked:
5. “DRY ICE” or “CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID”; and
   1. the net weight of dry ice or an indication that the net weight is 2.5 kg or less.

Small medical or clinical thermometer which contains mercury

Yes

No

No

1. more than one per person; and
2. must be in its protective case

Radioisotopic cardiac pacemakers or other medical devices

N/A (See restrictions)

N/A (See restrictions)

No

Must be implanted into a person or fitted externally as the result of medical treatment.

Energy efficient lamps containing mercury

Yes

No

No

1. must be for personal or home use and
2. must remain in their retail packaging.

Mobility Aids – Wheelchairs powered by:

• spillable batteries;
• non-spillable wet batteries;
• dry batteries;
• nickel-metal hydride batteries; or
• lithium ion batteries
  

Yes

Yes (See (e))

Yes

1. for use by passengers whose mobility is restricted by either a disability, their health or age, or a temporary mobility problem (e.g. broken leg);
2. the passenger should make advance arrangements with each operator and provide information on the type of battery installed and on the handling of the mobility aid (including instructions on how to isolate the battery);
3. in the case of a dry battery or nickel-metal hydride battery, each battery must comply with Special Provision A123 or A199, respectively;
4. in the case of a non-spillable wet battery:
   1. each battery must comply with Special Provision A67; and
   2. a maximum of one spare battery may be carried per passenger;
5. in the case of a lithium ion battery:
   1. each battery must be of a type which meets the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3;
   2. when the mobility aid does not provide adequate protection to the battery:

      — the battery must be removed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions;

      — the battery must not exceed 300 Wh;

      — the battery terminals must be protected from short circuit (by insulating the terminals, e.g. by taping over exposed terminals);

      — the battery must be protected from damage (e.g. by placing each battery in a protective pouch); and

      — the battery must be carried in the cabin;

   3. a maximum of one spare battery not exceeding 300 Wh or two spare batteries not exceeding 160 Wh each may be carried. Spare batteries must be carried in the cabin.

Note.— When the lithium battery(ies) remain installed in the mobility aid, there is no Watt-hour limit.

Artist Paints including water-based paint

Yes

Yes

No

Artist watercolours and tubes of oil paints may be carried. Thinners or turpentine substitute must not be carried. If in doubt, contact the manufacturer.

Flammable paints

No

No

No

Forbidden

Gloss paints are often flammable and must not be carried. Aerosol paints are also forbidden.

Most paint manufacturers place information on the tins to indicate whether the product is flammable, toxic or corrosive.

If in doubt, contact the manufacturer.

Non-infectious specimens in flammable solutions

Yes

Yes

No

Non-infectious specimens such as specimens of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, insects and other invertebrates containing small quantities of Ethanol, Formaldehyde solution, flammable, alcohols or isopropanol must comply with Special Provision A180 of the Technical Instructions.

Note: The passenger must contact the airline for further information prior to travel.

Permeation devices

Yes

No

No

Permeation devices for calibrating air quality monitoring equipment or similar devices should meet the requirements of Special provision A41 as stated in ICAO TI.

Note: The passenger must contact the airline for further information prior to travel.

Instruments containing radioactive material (i.e. chemical agent monitor (CAM) and/or rapid alarm and identification device monitor (RAID-M))

Yes

Yes

Yes

1. the instruments must not exceed the activity limits specified in Table 2-14 of these Instructions.
2. must be securely packed; and
3. must be carried by staff members of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on official travel.

A mercurial barometer or mercurial thermometer

No

Yes

Yes

1. must be carried by a representative of a government weather bureau or similar official agency;
2. must be packed in a strong outer packaging, having a sealed inner liner or a bag of strong leakproof and puncture resistant material impervious to mercury, which will prevent the escape of mercury from the package irrespective of its position; and
3. the pilot-in-command must be informed of the barometer or thermometer.

Dangerous goods incorporated in security type equipment, such as attaché cases, cash boxes, cash bags, etc

Yes

No

Yes

1. The security-type equipment must be equipped with an effective means of preventing accidental activation and
2. the dangerous goods incorporated in the equipment must meet the conditions of Special Provision A178.
3. Defective or damaged security type equipment is forbidden for air transport.

Smoke hood - without oxygen supply

Yes

Yes

Yes

Passengers are only permitted to carry smoke hoods which do NOT have an internal gaseous or chemical oxygen supply.

Smoke hood with oxygen supply

No

No

No

Forbidden

Either gaseous or chemical. Passengers are not permitted to carry smoke hoods which have an internal gaseous or chemical oxygen supply.

Camping stoves- gas or flammable liquid fuelled, that have been used or are new

Yes

No

Yes (See restrictions)

Camping stoves- gas or flammable liquid fuelled that had contained fuel and then completely drained, purged and hazard is nullified or completely new, may be carried as checked baggage, once approved by the operator. Contact your airline for more details prior to travel.

CYPRES (Cybernetic Parachute Release System)

Yes

Yes

No

This specific system is not considered to be an item of dangerous goods when carried by passengers. It is advisable to carry as checked (hold) baggage.

Diving Cylinders

Yes

Yes

No

Provided that the cylinders are below 200 kPa (2 bar or 29 psi), these can be carried. It may, however, be difficult for check-in staff to verify this and you may be asked to empty the cylinder. Once emptied, the cylinder valve should be closed to prevent moisture entering the cylinder.

Diving Cylinders that are above 200 kPa (2 bar or 29 psi) cannot be carried.