Airport Liquid Rules
Liquid rules at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos
Spata-Artemida, Greece · IATA ATH · ICAO LGAV
Standard 100 ml limit
Standard rules: containers up to 100 ml
Only containers of 100ml or 100g or less are allowed, all in one transparent resealable 1L bag. The bag must close fully; one bag is permitted per passenger (including children). Larger containers are allowed only if duty-free purchases remain in their security tamper-evident bag with the receipt; medicines, baby food and required sterilised water are exempt.
- Container
- Up to 100 ml
- Clear bag needed?
- Required
- Take liquids out?
- Check airport
Last reviewed 2026-08-30 · official source ↗ · High-confidence source
What this means for packing
- ·Containers of max 100 ml each.
- ·Use one clear resealable liquids bag (about 1 L total).
- ·Whether liquids need to come out at screening is not confirmed here.
- ·Larger liquids belong in checked baggage, or buy them after security.
- ·Liquids bought at duty-free in a sealed tamper-evident bag (with receipt) are allowed on top of this.
Carry a water bottle through security
Bring it empty and refill after security — a clear, single-wall plastic bottle empties fast and clears the checkpoint without the extra screening insulated metal bottles often get.
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Liquid rules in Greece
Frequently asked questions
Can I take liquids over 100 ml through Athens Eleftherios Venizelos?
No — the standard 100 ml limit applies at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos. Only containers of 100ml or 100g or less are allowed, all in one transparent resealable 1L bag. The bag must close fully; one bag is permitted per passenger (including children). Larger containers are allowed only if duty-free purchases remain in their security tamper-evident bag with the receipt; medicines, baby food and required sterilised water are exempt.
Does this apply to my return flight?
Only if your return flight also departs from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos. Liquid rules apply wherever you pass security — check every airport on your route, including connections where you're re-screened.
What about duty-free liquids bought at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos?
Liquids bought after security, sealed in a tamper-evident bag with the receipt inside, are handled under separate rules and don't count against the limit. Keep the bag sealed if you have a connecting flight.

