Many girls, however, and I am no exception, always carry perfume in their purse. It’s hard to even imagine how you can part with them even for a few minutes, let alone during a flight of several hours.
Is it possible to take perfume with you on a plane? Many people ask this question, and some have a panicky fear that their favorite eau de toilette may be taken away during an examination.
You should be wary of this if the perfume bottle has a bottle volume of more than 100 ml. IN hand luggage, as most people know, you can transport liquids (yes, including perfume) in packages of up to 100 ml, with a total volume of up to 1 liter. You definitely need to pack perfume and other liquid cosmetics under the gel form in a ziplock bag and then don’t worry about anything.
Great news for those traveling with checked baggage. In this case, you can transport as much as 2 liters of perfume. Of course, you need to pack your toiletries securely enough. It is better to place the packages between the clothes so that they do not “fly” inside the suitcase.
The last situation that may interest you is how to deal with perfume purchased in Duty stores Free at the airport. Under no circumstances should you unpack it; it is advisable to keep the receipt from the place of purchase before boarding the plane, in case you need to prove where you bought the perfume. In most stores, everything purchased is packaged in special bags.
In Europe, during a transplant, perfumes purchased outside the European zone in Duty Free stores may be confiscated.
In any situation, it is important to remember that each airline may have its own rules for transporting perfumes in hand luggage or checked baggage. Don’t be too lazy to find out all the details before boarding so that you don’t have any unpleasant surprises waiting for you at the airport.
Perfume, eau de toilette and cologne are flammable liquids, so when transported by air they are classified as dangerous goods.
According to the rules of ICAO (International Organization civil aviation, from English ICAO – International Civil Aviation Organization) passengers allowed carry toiletries on the plane, including aerosols, which include perfumes. However, it is necessary to comply requirements and restrictions, established by both ICAO and a specific airline.
Some countries limit the amount of perfume that can be imported or exported duty-free. Read in advance customs regulations countries of travel, including those related to purchases from Duty Free.
On the websites of a number of airlines you can find clear information that you can carry perfume in your hand luggage on an airplane. Among such companies, for example:
- Victory,
- airBaltic,
- Air Moldova
- Austrian Airlines,
- Azur Air,
- Fly One,
- Pegasus Airlines,
- Turkish Airlines;
- Wizz Air.
In addition to perfume, passengers have the right to carry eau de toilette in their carry-on baggage.
Carrying cologne on an airplane follows the same rules as the above-mentioned perfume products.
With some airlines things are not so simple. The rules for pre- and post-flight inspections of the Russian Federation allow non-hazardous liquids and aerosols to be taken into the cabin. On the websites of a number of air carriers, for example, such as
- Aeroflot,
- Nordwind Airlines,
- Russia,
This information is duplicated, but without additional explanation.
But on airline websites
- iFly
- Uralairlines,
- UTair
Some toiletries, including perfumes and colognes, are on the list of hazardous substances that are not permitted for transportation in the cabin.
You should familiarize yourself with the rules for transporting perfumes by a particular airline in advance on its official website. If you have questions, it is better to ask them to the passenger support service.
The use of perfume on board an airplane is prohibited, since the liquid can spoil the belongings of other passengers, and the smell can cause discomfort and allergic reactions.
Rules for carrying perfume in hand luggage
The rules for pre- and post-flight inspections clearly regulate the amount of liquid that can be carried into the aircraft cabin.
It is necessary to transport perfumes in the aircraft cabin, adhering to the rules for transporting liquids and aerosols in hand luggage.
Many people will be interested in the question, How many milliliters of perfume can you take on a plane in hand luggage? Correct answer – 100 ml – maximum volume of one container filled with liquid. The total volume of all containers should not exceed 1 liter. All containers must be placed in one clear, securely resealable plastic bag or a cosmetic bag.
Thus, if, for example, a passenger wants to take 10 containers of perfume with a volume of 100 ml each into the cabin, then in accordance with the rules of carriage, he has the right to do so. However, it is necessary to remember customs restrictions.
Do not use containers larger than 100 ml, even if they are partially filled with liquid.
Since perfumes often have a small volume, you can easily take a 50 ml or 30 ml bottle with you. These containers do not take up much space and are easier to pack. This is worth paying attention to if the carrier also sets requirements for the size of the package for liquids.
However, airlines may impose their own additional restrictions on the carriage of perfumes in the cabin. For example, Turkish Airlines allows you to take perfume or deodorant up to 50 ml in hand luggage.
To avoid additional questions from airport security staff, it is advisable that the volume of the perfume container be indicated on it.
The rules do not stipulate what material the liquid container should be made of, so you can take perfume with you not only in a plastic bottle, but also in a glass bottle.
Since perfumery products are liquids, airport security may pay closer attention to them. If during the inspection the employees consider the bottle suspicious and the liquid dangerous, then the perfume may well be confiscated. That's why It’s better not to take large quantities of expensive perfume into the cabin or, if possible, put it in your luggage.
Perfume purchased from Duty Free
Passenger allowed carry perfume on a plane in hand luggage without strict restrictions requirements for the carriage of liquids, if the product was purchased from Duty Free.
Please remember that perfumes purchased in duty-free shops are also subject to customs regulations and restrictions of the country of arrival, as well as countries in which transfers are made.
Typically, airlines allow you to take such goods into the cabin free of charge, in addition to your carry-on baggage allowance. However, there may be requirements for the weight and dimensions of the shopping bag. For example,
- S7 Airlines– weight no more than 3 kg and dimensions no more than 75 cm (the sum of three dimensions),
- Utair– weight no more than 3 kg,
- Russia– dimensions no more than 115 cm (the sum of three dimensions).
In accordance with the rules, you can take perfume in your hand luggage if you have a receipt confirming the purchase at the Duty Free store and packaged in a special sealed bag. The integrity of such packaging must not be compromised until arrival at the destination, including during transfers.
Perfume in checked luggage
Carrying toiletries is allowed, including perfumes(eau de toilette, cologne, perfume) in luggage subject to the following conditions:
- the maximum volume (weight) of one product is 0.5 l (0.5 kg);
- the total maximum volume (weight) of all products is 2 liters (2 kg);
- If the product is transported in the form of an aerosol, the bottle must be securely closed with a protective cap.
If you decide to take perfume on board a plane in large quantities, then you can check your luggage as fragile cargo. You will have to pay extra for this, but your suitcase will be transported with care.
Perfumes are fragile products. Its transportation on an airplane always raises many questions. Can it be checked in as luggage? After all, if you handle the suitcase carelessly, everything will break. Is it possible to take perfume on a plane? What rules for their transportation are established by airlines?
Perfume in hand luggage
The state has established rules on how perfume can be transported on an airplane directly in the passenger cabin. The capacity of the bottle should not exceed 0.1 l. In this case, the bottle itself must be hermetically sealed and packed in a plastic bag with other cosmetics. The packaging can be obtained at the check-in counter or directly during security before boarding the aircraft.
All bottles must be marked: volume, date of manufacture, expiration date, name of the manufacturer. If they were purchased before the flight and not in a duty-free area, you need to keep the receipt. The security service may ask you to provide it.
Important! The total volume of perfumes carried in hand luggage should not exceed 1 liter per person.
It is prohibited to transport eau de toilette and cologne whose bottle volume exceeds 100 ml. Even if the amount of liquid in them is exactly at this mark. Such products will be immediately confiscated during inspection.
You can pay separately for hand luggage seat. Its weight should not be more than 15 kg. In some cases, this option for transporting luggage is more profitable than in a general cargo compartment. Such nuances need to be clarified with the airline staff.
Is it possible to carry deodorant on an airplane?
This type of perfume falls under the general rules for transporting liquids. The volume of the bottle should not exceed 100 ml. If it exceeds this figure, it is better to check it in as luggage.
Important. All bottles containing perfumed liquids must be labeled. This will not raise additional questions from security personnel.
Deodorants are packaged with other perfumes in a transparent plastic bag. This packaging must not be opened during flight as these liquids are highly flammable.
Rules for transporting perfumes from Duty Free
Products from duty-free shops are not subject to strict rules for the transport of perfumed liquids. When purchasing cologne or other perfume, they will be packaged in a specially marked package. The buyer will only have to keep the receipt to provide it to the security service.
Important! Perfumes in hand luggage on an airplane should not be opened until you arrive at your destination.
Many air carriers prohibit the transportation of aerosol deodorants. These rules are written on the company website. It is better to immediately check in such products as luggage. The bottle of deodorizing spray should have a volume of no more than 500 ml. Each passenger can carry up to 2 liters of deodorants and sprays.
Perfume in luggage: how to pack it correctly
You can carry an unlimited amount of perfume in your luggage. The main thing is that its bottles do not exceed a volume of 100 ml. They must be packaged in special plastic bags.
Important. It is worth considering that some countries have restrictions on the import of perfumes. You can check the allowed quantity by phone hotline customs service.
If a passenger is carrying a large amount of perfume, it can be packed in a separate suitcase. It must be marked as fragile. This is a sticker that is issued at the baggage check-in desk. Suitcases with this mark are placed in a special compartment. To prevent the surface of the bag from being damaged, you can wrap it with cling film.
In what cases can perfume be confiscated?
There are strict requirements for airport security. Violation of them entails administrative, and sometimes even criminal liability. Therefore, when transporting any perfume, you must comply with the established rules not only of the airline and customs, but also of the airport security service.
If a passenger flies from Russia to the European Union and carries with him perfume that was purchased in a duty-free zone, it may be confiscated. The following countries are exceptions:
- Singapore;
- Canada.
It is worth considering that some states are tightening the requirements for transporting perfumes in checked luggage and hand luggage. This is due to terrorist threats. At the slightest suspicion, the security service will confiscate the purchased perfume.
Preparing for the flight
Each traveler, when purchasing airline tickets, must learn all the rules for transporting luggage with perfume. These products are considered explosive and may pose a threat to human health.
To ensure that no problems arise in the baggage inspection area, you need to find out the following:
- Rules for inspection at the airport of departure and arrival points. This can be done on the airline's website or by calling the hotline.
- Clarify the possibility of changing the established rules in the near future. It is better to do this immediately before the day of departure. Transportation regulations change frequently.
- If you can put perfume in your luggage, do not neglect this opportunity. The rules for transporting it in hand luggage are also subject to change. They can catch the passenger directly in flight.
To avoid conflict situations, it is necessary to remove all containers with liquids from hand luggage and baggage and show them to security personnel. After this, the bottles must be packaged in special transparent bags. It is better not to carry large quantities of valuable perfumes with you. It may be confiscated if it is suspected of being dangerous. It is not possible to return confiscated goods. It is disposed of according to established rules. It is better to leave everything valuable in storage at the airport or with relatives.
An annoying surprise may be that customs officers confiscate something you took with you from home or just bought in duty free perfumes.
In order not to spoil the impression of your trip, it is worth studying and following the rules for transporting perfumes in hand luggage on an airplane.
The average passenger should pay attention to two main differences in the requirements for transporting alcohol-containing liquids and aerosols on board an aircraft in the luggage compartment or in hand luggage. This is the total volume of such goods and the method of packaging.
The permitted amount of alcohol-containing liquids and aerosols in luggage is up to 2 liters, the permissible volume of each container is no more than 500 ml.
You are allowed to take no more than 1 liter with you to the salon, while the maximum volume of each bottle cannot exceed 100 ml.
Transportation of such goods in luggage does not require sealed packaging; the rules only indicate that the container must be securely closed. In particular, the aerosol can should be covered with a cap. In turn, transportation in the aircraft cabin obliges the passenger to pack such items in a securely closed bag made of transparent material.
Thus, to the question whether it is possible to take perfume on a plane in hand luggage, the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation gave a positive answer.
From the above rules, it is clear that it is preferable to check perfume products in checked baggage.
As for , you should take perfumes and other perfumes on the plane in a special bag made of transparent polyethylene with a zipper, no larger than 20x20 cm. According to the rules, each passenger has the right to take only one such bag into the cabin.
Bottles with a volume of more than 100 ml are prohibited from being carried in hand luggage, even if the contents are almost empty.
Such perfumes will have to be checked in as luggage. Fortunately, the volume of a bottle of perfume or eau de parfum does not often exceed 50 ml, but containers with eau de toilette and cologne can have a volume of 100 ml or more. To avoid problems with airport security, do not take bottles without indicating the volume.
Possible problems
Employees can seize any item with minimal suspicion. Arguing with employees is not recommended, especially abroad.
Each country has its own transportation safety rules, which it is advisable to familiarize yourself with before your flight. Such information is available on airline websites. For example, each Russian airline establishes its own rules for the transportation of baggage and hand luggage, but they cannot contradict the laws of the Russian Federation.
Security requirements may become more stringent depending on the situation in the country (for example, if there is a threat of terrorist attacks).
Perfumes purchased at duty free
The security service does not impose such strict requirements on products. Bottles of perfume are packed in boxes and cellophane, and the seller places purchases in a special, hermetically sealed bag.
It is prohibited to wear perfume during flights or during transfers.
Security may confiscate an opened bottle during the connection and even upon arrival at the final airport.
The cash receipt cannot be thrown away until the end of the flight. If the flight has a transfer, the document must be kept until arrival at the final destination.
Additional information on international flights
How do transportation rules differ in other countries and is it possible to carry perfume in hand luggage on a plane on flights of foreign airlines?
In general, airline regulations in most countries allow the carriage of perfumes in the luggage compartment or cabin of the aircraft. However, those arriving in EU countries sometimes face the following problem.
When traveling within the Eurozone with perfumes purchased in duty free, there will be no problems. If a passenger arrives from a country outside the EU zone, their favorite scent may be withdrawn - even if the flight is transit. The exception is for passengers arriving from the USA and Canada.
When traveling by air, many passengers wonder whether it is possible to carry perfume on a plane in hand luggage. This publication will discuss the rules for transporting perfumery products in the cabin of air transport.
Each airline has its own requirements for its contents, in particular eau de toilette. The order of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation dated July 25, 2007 regulates the conditions in the aircraft cabin.
You are allowed to bring safe liquids, such as perfume, on board if:
- bottle volume no more than 100 ml;
- the total amount of liquids, as well as their total capacity do not exceed 1 liter;
- all containers are securely sealed in a transparent bag 20x20 cm ( for 1 person – 1 package).
If there is little liquid in the bottle, but the bottle itself is more than 100 ml, then the item automatically goes to the main cargo.
How to check perfume in luggage
Let's consider whether it is possible to carry perfume in luggage on a plane. In the cargo department it is allowed to transport perfumery products in large quantities ( up to 2 liters), but it must be securely packaged.
To avoid controversial situations, it is necessary to ensure that all containers have marking on their volume.
Important! Before the flight, passengers are required to provide all containers with liquids for inspection and then seal them tightly.
At the airport, both hand luggage and baggage are inspected
Deodorants and sprays
Is it possible to take deodorant/spray on a plane and carry it in luggage? These products are allowed for transportation in the cabin according to the same general rules as eau de toilette, that is no more than 100 ml in one bottle, respectively, no more than 10 vials of 100 ml.
However, many carriers prohibit the carriage of aerosol products, which include deodorants and hair sprays/gels. You can find out about this at the baggage inspection point. It is better to immediately classify them as general baggage. Sprays should be in bottles with a volume of no more than 500 ml and no more than 2 liters per person.
How to transport perfume from Duty Free
Let's consider whether it is possible to take perfume on a plane in hand luggage if it was purchased in Duty Free stores.
Eau de toilette purchased at Duty Free is approved for... However, it cannot be printed. Be sure to keep a receipt indicating the place and date of purchase.
Duty Free stores sell goods at a price that does not include duty and VAT, provided that these goods will be exported from the country
Duty free purchases are packaged in special package with symbolic markings. If the sealed packaging of the perfume is broken, security personnel will require it to be moved to the cargo area.
Possible reasons for confiscation
Each airport has its own nuances depending on the class of ticket. Also, it is worth considering that in different countries There are certain rules and safety standards according to which the contents of a hand bag are allowed in one state, but in another it will be a violation. You should find out about this in advance by calling the airport information desk.
When transferring, in European countries, perfumes purchased in duty-free shops of any other non-Russian Federation may be confiscated European country. It is allowed to transport perfumes from Duty Free within Europe, as well as from the USA and Canada.
Perfume is subject to withdrawal when the bottle has already been opened. This applies to both your own perfume and those from Duty Free.
Transport liquids in 20x20 cm bags without compromising the integrity of the packaging
So, we looked at whether it is possible to carry perfume on a plane. You can take any non-hazardous liquids into the aircraft cabin, be it perfume or baby food, up to 100 ml in a closed form. They must be tightly packed.
Before flying, it is better to call the airline and find out exact information about the size and weight of luggage, the rules of its transportation and contents.
