Carrying Liquid Bottles Over 100ml
Liquids above 100ml per container are banned from cabin unless exempt (baby food/medicines).
Any liquid, gel, aerosol, paste, or cream over 100ml per container is banned from cabin baggage unless covered by a medical or baby-food exemption. Checked baggage can hold larger quantities, but pack them securely.
When allowed vs. when not
✅ Limited exceptions
- •Use travel-size bottles with printed volume marks.
- •Carry a spare empty pouch; security provides limited replacements.
- •Group similar items together (skincare vs food) for easier inspection.
🚫 Why it's not allowed
- •Don’t argue that a half-full bottle is ‘under 100ml’—container size rules.
- •Don’t hide liquids inside shoes or gift boxes; X-ray operators flag them instantly.
- •Avoid last-minute duty-free purchases before domestic connections—they may be seized at the next checkpoint.
LAG quick reference
| Item | Cabin | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 100ml perfume | ✅ | Must fit in 1L bag |
| 200ml lotion | ❌ | Check-in only |
| Baby milk | ✅ With infant | Declare at screening |
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1L bag need to be exactly 1 litre?+
Can I carry ice packs?+
What about powder-to-liquid mixes?+
Related guides
Related rules
Perfume / Deodorant
Cabin limit 100ml per bottle inside a 1L clear bag. Larger bottles go in checked baggage.
Sanitizer allowance
Cabin limit 100ml per container, same as any other liquid — the 350ml pandemic-era allowance ended. Checked baggage allows larger bottles if sealed.
Shampoo & lotions
Treat as liquids/gels. Cabin limit 100ml per container inside the 1L bag.
Makeup kit
Liquid or gel-based makeup counts toward the 100ml rule; compact powders are exempt.
Nail polish/remover
Allowed in cabin up to 100ml and in checked bags up to 0.5L per container.
Hair oil / ghee
Counts as liquid/gel. Cabin up to 100ml; checked baggage allowed with leak-proof packing.
Official references
DGCA guidelines — simplified
Verified on: 6 Dec 2025
Disclaimer: Aviation and security rules change frequently. Always confirm with your airline, airport help desk, or CISF officers before you travel.