In addition to the general security regulations for carry-on baggage, the following liquid regulations apply on the SWISS network:
The valid regulations at a glance
- Liquids, gels and creams may be carried in your hand baggage provided they are in a container with a maximum capacity of 100 ml.
- The liquids must be stowed in a sealable, transparent plastic bag with a volume of no more than one liter.
- The special plastic bags are available in retail or at the airport.
- The plastic bag must be presented separately at the security check (as is already required e.g. for laptops).
- Only 1 bag per passenger is allowed on board.
- Maximum capacity 1 litre
- Re-sealable (e.g. zip-top)
- Transparent
Bigger quantities of liquids (not exceeding two litres) can still be transported in checked baggage as long as they are not categorized as “Dangerous Goods”.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Exceptions
Medication: Indispensable medication in liquid form is allowed. The amount is equivalent to the requirements during the flight, e.g. medicine for diabetics. Depending on the situation, a medical certificate in English language may be helpful.
Baby food
Baby milk and liquid baby food are allowed, if travelling with small children.
Liquid duty free articles
When transiting Switzerland, the following special regulations for liquid duty free articles are applicable:
| Point of Purchase |
Departing from destinations inside the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Croatia, Iceland, Malaysia, Singapore, the US or Canada |
Departing from any other destinations worldwide |
At the departure Airport
(after the boarding pass control) |
Allowed1 |
Not allowed |
| Aboard SWISS flight to Switzerland |
Allowed1 |
Allowed |
At Airport in Switzerland
(after the boarding pass control) |
Allowed2 |
Allowed2 |
| Aboard SWISS flight from Switzerland |
Allowed |
Allowed |
1Except for passengers with final destination in the US
2For passengers with final destination in the US only at tax-free shops after security check |
The liquids must be kept in a sealed security tamper evident bag approved by ICAO. The same packaging must display satisfactory proof of purchase (within 36hrs before departure).
Special rules for flights to the US
For flights to the US, liquids from tax-free sales are only allowed if purchased after the security check or aboard the flight from Switzerland to the US. Tax-free purchases outside these areas are not allowed even if sealed.
Travellers with onward US domestic flights have to include the purchased liquid tax-free items with their registered baggage after landing in the US.
