The following objects may not be carried in your carry-on or checked baggage:
Articles of daily use
- Briefcases and diplomat’s cases with built-in alarm devices
- Primary (non-rechargeable) lithium batteries and cells; batteries of mobile phones and notebooks (rechargeable) are exempted
Inflammable material
- Inflammable, non-inflammable deep-frozen and toxic propellant gases
- Lighter fuel
- Camping gas
- Solid materials that ignite easily, such as matches and other combustible and self-igniting objects
- Objects that release inflammable gases on contact with water
- Flammable liquids such as paints, thinners or solvents
Gases, gas containers, objects that release gas
- Irritant gases such as pepper spray, KO spray etc.
- Carbon cartridges for mineral water preparation
- Butane gas bottles
- Oxygen bottles
- Gas cylinders
Goods that pose a health risk, objects that release hazardous material
- Radioactive material
- Toxic and infectious substances (viruses and bacteria)
Other dangerous goods and materials
- Explosives, ammunition, fireworks, signal rockets
- Oxidising substances such as bleach and peroxide
- Corrosive substances: Acids, mercury, mercury-containing thermometers, barometers, alkaline and cell battery liquids
- Magnetic objects and other substances to be classified as dangerous
Exceptions
Some pharmaceuticals and instruments used for medical purposes, toiletries and alcohol, if taken on board in small amounts and for one’s own personal use.
Contact
If you are not sure if a certain object or substance is classified as dangerous and therefore not allowed to check in, please contact SWISS.
