Airport Liquid Rules
Liquid rules at Berlin Brandenburg
Berlin, Germany · IATA BER · ICAO EDDB
Depends on the lane
Larger containers only at some lanes — pack ≤ 100 ml to be safe
2L allowed at CT-scanner checkpoints (Terminal 1 Areas 1 & 5, and Terminal 2); conventional checkpoints (Terminal 1 Areas 2 & 4) still require 100ml. You cannot predict which checkpoint you'll get — the airport itself recommends packing 100ml to be safe.
Last reviewed 2026-07-04 · official source ↗
What this means for packing
- ·Some lanes or terminals clear containers up to 2 L — but you can't choose where you're screened.
- ·The only safe plan is still 100 ml containers in a clear resealable bag (about 1 L total).
- ·Larger liquids belong in checked baggage, or buy them after security.
Flying from Berlin Brandenburg? Check your whole trip.
Liquid rules apply wherever you pass security — your return flight and connections count too.
Liquid rules in Germany
Frequently asked questions
Can I take liquids over 100 ml through Berlin Brandenburg?
Only at some lanes or terminals. 2L allowed at CT-scanner checkpoints (Terminal 1 Areas 1 & 5, and Terminal 2); conventional checkpoints (Terminal 1 Areas 2 & 4) still require 100ml. You cannot predict which checkpoint you'll get — the airport itself recommends packing 100ml to be safe. Since you can't choose your screening lane, pack 100 ml containers to be safe.
Does this apply to my return flight?
Only if your return flight also departs from Berlin Brandenburg. 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 Berlin Brandenburg?
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.
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