Airport Liquid Rules
Liquid rules at London Stansted
London, Essex, United Kingdom · IATA STN · ICAO EGSS
Standard 100 ml limit
Standard rules: containers up to 100 ml
Liquids stay in your bag; 100ml per container still applies.
Last reviewed 2026-07-02 · official source ↗
What this means for packing
- ·Containers of max 100 ml each, all fitting in one clear resealable bag (about 1 L total).
- ·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.
Flying from London Stansted? Check your whole trip.
Liquid rules apply wherever you pass security — your return flight and connections count too.
Liquid rules in United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
Can I take liquids over 100 ml through London Stansted?
No — the standard 100 ml limit applies at London Stansted. Liquids stay in your bag; 100ml per container still applies.
Does this apply to my return flight?
Only if your return flight also departs from London Stansted. 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 Stansted?
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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