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Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports: Electronic devices and electrical items – GOV.UK
Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports
Electronic devices and electrical items
You can only take certain electronic devices and electrical items on flights to the UK.
| Allowed in hand luggage | Allowed in hold luggage | |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile phone | Yes | Yes |
| Laptop | Yes | Yes |
| Tablet devices | Yes | Yes |
| MP3 player | Yes | Yes |
| Hairdryer or straighteners | Yes | Yes |
| Travel iron | Yes | Yes |
| Electric shaver | Yes | Yes |
| E-cigarettes | Yes | No |
Some airlines might also have different restrictions. Check with your airline before you travel if you’re not sure about what you can take as hand luggage.
Cameras
You can usually take camera equipment in your hand and hold luggage.
There might be restrictions on specialist equipment, for example professional video cameras.
Make sure your devices are charged
Make sure your electronic devices are charged before you travel. If your device does not switch on when requested, you will not be allowed to take it onto the aircraft.
Batteries for your device
Check the restrictions on certain types of batteries or contact your airline if you’re not sure what you can carry.
Gas-powered hair curlers
You can take hair curlers containing a gas cartridge in hand or hold luggage as long as the safety cover is fitted at all times. You must not take separate gas cartridges on board.
Liquids
There are restrictions on the amount of liquids you can take in your hand luggage. If possible, pack liquids in your hold baggage (luggage that you check in).
Liquids include:
- all drinks, including water
- liquid or semi-liquid foods, for example soup, jam, honey and syrups
- cosmetics and toiletries, including creams, lotions, oils, perfumes, mascara and lip gloss
- sprays, including shaving foam, hairspray and spray deodorants
- pastes, including toothpaste
- gels, including hair and shower gel
- contact lens solution
- any other solutions and items of similar consistency
Personal items
Musical instruments
Contact your airline before you book if you want to travel with a large musical instrument. You may need to make special arrangements, such as buying an extra seat.
Musical instruments will be screened separately.
Mobility aids
Pushchairs, walking aids and wheelchairs are usually allowed in the cabin, but will need to be security screened first.
For battery-powered wheelchairs or mobility aids check with your airline first.
Other personal items
| Allowed in hand luggage | Allowed in hold luggage | |
|---|---|---|
| Corkscrew | No | Yes |
| Spoon | Yes | Yes |
| Knife (with a sharp or pointed blade and/or blade longer than 6cm) | No | Yes (check with your airline) |
| Small scissors (with blades no longer than 6cm) | Yes | Yes |
| Large scissors (with blades longer than 6cm) | No | Yes (check with your airline) |
| Round-ended/blunt scissors | Yes | Yes |
| Fixed-cartridge razor blades (disposable razor) | Yes | Yes |
| Nail clippers/nail file | Yes | Yes |
| Tweezers | Yes | Yes |
| Knitting needles | Yes | Yes |
| Sewing needle | Yes | Yes |
| Umbrella | Yes | Yes |
| Walking stick/cane, walking aid | Yes | Yes |
| Pushchair | Yes | Yes |
| Wheelchair | Yes | Yes |
| Safety matches | Yes | No |
| Non-safety matches | No | No |
| Fireworks, flares and other pyrotechnics, including party poppers and toy caps | No | No |
| Cigarette lighter | No, but you can put a lighter in a plastic liquids bag and keep it on your person | No |
| Contact lens solution | Yes (up to 100ml) | Yes |
Remember that travelling by air is a safe and speedy way to reach your destination. The rules surrounding what you can pack in your carry-on luggage and what has to be packed in your hold luggage have been updated to ensure the safety of everyone. Read all the rules very carefully and when in doubt, your airline will have the most comprehensive instructions for your departure and arrival airport.
