Airport Liquid Rules
Liquid rules at Cologne Bonn
Köln (Cologne), Germany · IATA CGN · ICAO EDDK
Limit lifted
Containers up to 2 L allowed in carry-on
Single central checkpoint (Terminal 1) is fully equipped with CT scanners — no lane selection needed, the new rules apply airport-wide. Containers up to 2L must be leak-proof/spill-proof and can stay in your bag, no plastic bag required; non-spill-proof containers (e.g. takeaway coffee cups) can't be screened by the CT scanner and will be refused.
- Container
- Up to 2 L
- Clear bag needed?
- Check airport
- Take liquids out?
- Check airport
Last reviewed 2026-08-10 · official source ↗ · High-confidence source
What this means for packing
- ·Liquid containers up to 2 L each are allowed in your carry-on.
- ·The airport does not clearly state its bag handling — check the official source before you fly.
- ·Whether liquids need to come out at screening is not confirmed here.
- ·Your return or connecting airport may still enforce 100 ml. Pack for the strictest checkpoint on your route.
Keep the toiletries you already have
This result allows larger liquid containers. You do not need to buy travel bottles just for this limit. An organizer is optional; recheck your return journey and any connection before packing.
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Flying from Cologne Bonn? 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 Cologne Bonn?
Yes — Cologne Bonn allows liquid containers up to 2 L in carry-on. Check your return airport too: the limit only applies where you pass security.
Does this apply to my return flight?
Only if your return flight also departs from Cologne Bonn. 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 Cologne Bonn?
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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