Airport Liquid Rules
Liquid rules at Frankfurt Main
Frankfurt am Main, Germany · IATA FRA · ICAO EDDF
Depends on the lane
Larger containers only at some lanes — pack ≤ 100 ml to be safe
2L allowed at most Terminal 1 checkpoints and all Terminal 3 checkpoints (CT scanners); some Terminal 1 checkpoints still enforce 100ml + transparent bag. You cannot reliably choose your checkpoint — pack 100ml to be safe.
Last reviewed 2026-07-02 · 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 Frankfurt Main? 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 Frankfurt Main?
Only at some lanes or terminals. 2L allowed at most Terminal 1 checkpoints and all Terminal 3 checkpoints (CT scanners); some Terminal 1 checkpoints still enforce 100ml + transparent bag. You cannot reliably choose your checkpoint — pack 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 Frankfurt Main. 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 Frankfurt Main?
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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