Airport Liquid Rules
Liquid rules at London City
London, United Kingdom · IATA LCY · ICAO EGLC
Standard 100 ml limit
Standard rules: containers up to 100 ml
Lifted the limit in 2023 (first in the UK), reinstated UK-wide mid-2024; official page states 100ml or less. Liquids stay in your bag.
- Container
- Up to 100 ml
- Clear bag needed?
- Check airport
- Take liquids out?
- Check airport
Last reviewed 2026-07-02 · official source ↗ · Source needs a recheck
What this means for packing
- ·Containers of max 100 ml each.
- ·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.
- ·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 United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
Can I take liquids over 100 ml through London City?
No — the standard 100 ml limit applies at London City. Lifted the limit in 2023 (first in the UK), reinstated UK-wide mid-2024; official page states 100ml or less. Liquids stay in your bag.
Does this apply to my return flight?
Only if your return flight also departs from London City. 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 London City?
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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