Baggage

What is permitted in the carry-on bag?

• one small gas lighter (only allowed on the body)
• e-cigarettes (permitted in carry-on baggage only)
• powerbanks (permitted in carry-on baggage only)
• knives & scissors (max. blade length: 6cm)
• certain batteries for portable electronic devices that are included in the device for personal use are such as watches, cameras, notebook, computer and so on (also allowed in luggage). Please note the baggage regulations of your airline!

Liquids 

There are the following restrictions on liquids in carry-on baggage: you can carry liquids only in containers with a volume not exceeding 100 ml in a transparent, resealable bag no larger than 1 liter. Suitable plastic bags can be purchased for a small charge at the yellow vending machines in front of the security check area in all terminal buildings. 

You may carry, for example:

• liquids (in containers not exceeding 100ml) e.g. water, soft drinks, soups, syrups
• cosmetics (in containers not exceeding 100ml) e.g. perfume, mascara, make-up, nail varnish
• care products (in containers not exceeding 100ml) e.g. shampoo, shower gel, deodorant, shaving foam, sunscreen
• food (in containers not exceeding 100ml) e.g. jam, honey, yoghurt, chocolate spread, cheese spread

These regulations do not apply for liquids purchased beyond the security check area, e.g. in the duty-free shops. 

Information leaflet by the Airport Association

What is not permitted in your carry-on baggage?

Not allowed in carry-on baggage are, among other items:

• fuel lighters (Zippo), continuous burners, USB lighters, gas lighters (also not permitted in hold baggage)  
• razor blades, scalpels, box cutters

You can find a list of all prohibited goods and items in the following leaflet:

Information leaflet by the Airport Association

Please note that your airline might ban individual goods and items from carry-on baggage, too. Contact your airline in-time for further information.

Please note the following things before you check in your baggage:

• Please do not wrap your baggage with any foil
• Attach a tag with your name and address on it to your baggage (ideally with the address covered up).
• Check with your airline the permitted dimensions and weight of your baggage.
• Remove old address stickers and tags from your baggage.
• Remove old baggage tags from previous flights from your baggage.
• Carry any precious items and medicines in your carry-on bag.

This is not permitted

The following objects and dangerous goods are not permitted in hold baggage:

• e-cigarettes (permitted in carry-on baggage only)
• powerbanks (permitted in carry-on baggage only)
• certain batteries (please note the baggage regulations of your airline!)
• fuel lighters, gas lighters (Zippo), continuous burners, USB lighters (neither permitted in hold luggage)

A comprehensive list about dangerous goods and prohibited objects can be found in the Information leaflet of the Airport Association.

Please check with your airline whether it has any additional restrictions on baggage in good time previous to your departure.