The latest EU security regulations and hand baggage rules were adopted for Switzerland by the Swiss Federal Office for Civilian Aviation and apply to all passengers departing from an airport in the EU or Switzerland.

• The amount of liquids, gels and creams is restricted to 100 ml per container (see table).
  
• The liquids must be stowed in a sealable, transparent plastic bag with a volume of no more than one litre.
  
• The special plastic bags are available in retail or at the airport.
  
• The liquids must be stowed in a sealable, transparent plastic bag with a volume of no more than one litre.
  
• 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.

Due to the new EU rules on hand baggage, waiting times at the security checks of European airports may increase. SWISS advises passengers to come to the airport early and to observe the new security regulations.Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

• creams
  
• deodorants
  
• shower gels
  
• peanut butter
  
• liquid lipstick, e.g. gloss
  
• liquid mascara
  
• white cheese
  
• gels
  
• beverages of any kind
  
• hair gels
  
• any kind of foam
  
• yoghurt
  
• mixtures of liquids and solid matter
  
• lotions
  
• oil
  
• paste
  
• perfume
  
• shaving foam
  
• roll-on deodorants
  
• chocolate spread
  
• syrup
  
• sprays
  
• spray cans
  
• soups
  
• water
  
• soft and process cheese, e.g. camembert
  
• toothpaste
  
• or products of similar consistency

• peanut butter sandwich
  
• solid lipsticks
  
• hard cheese, e.g. edam, parmesan
  
• powder
  
• sandwich with chocolate spread
  
• talcum powder

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.

 

SWISS recommends its passengers to place liquids, pharmaceuticals etc. in a commercially available sealable plastic bag already when packing. The volume of the plastic bag should not exceed 1 litre. The plastic bags are available at retail shops.

• Liquids you bought before the security check
  The liquids must be kept in sealable manipulation-proof packaging. The same packaging must contain proof of the purchase of the item on the day of departure from the respective airport.
• Liquids you bought after the security check
  These liquids are allowed. Passengers for onward flights also have to use sealable, manipulation-proof packaging including proof of purchase at the respective airport on the day of the flight.
  
• Liquids you bought at another EU airport (Switzerland, Iceland, Norway)
  These liquids are allowed. All passengers have to use sealable, manipulation-proof packaging including proof of purchase at the respective airport on the day of the flight.
• Liquids from duty free sales on board
  These liquids are allowed, also by the security check of the respective transfer airport. All passengers have to use sealable, manipulation-proof packaging including proof of purchase at the respective airport on the day of the flight.
  

Rules for round trips on the same day
Passengers with a going and return flight on the same day are allowed to carry liquids they purchased on board. The prerequisite is a sealable, manipulation-proof packaging containing proof of the purchase on board.

Special rules for flights to the USA
For flights to the USA, liquids from tax-free sales are only allowed if purchased in specially designated US security areas, which are located behind the security check. Tax-free purchases outside these areas are not allowed on board even if sealed.

Example: You travel from Athens via Zurich to New York. Which rules apply?

Travellers with onward flights have to include these items (including duty free goods purchased on board) with their registered, checked-in baggage after landing in the USA, as the same security regulations apply all over the USA.

Information for travellers departing from an airport outside the EU and transferring in Switzerland
In principle, the security regulations of the original airport of departure apply. In addition, the security regulations of the transfer airport in Switzerland must be taken into account. Liquids from the duty free shop of your departure airport outside the EU or Switzerland are not allowed on your onward flight, even if sealed. (Exception: Singapore)

• the items are bought on board your SWISS flight to Switzerland (unless your final destination is the USA).
  
• the items are purchased in the duty free shops during your stopover in Switzerland.

All these items must be sealed after purchase in order to pass the security checks at all airports in Switzerland or EU countries without any problem.