Airport Liquid Rules
Liquid rules at Manchester
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · IATA MAN · ICAO EGCC
Standard 100 ml limit
Standard rules: containers up to 100 ml
CT scanners in all lanes — liquids stay in your bag — but each container must be under 100ml and must have its capacity printed on it.
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 Manchester? 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 Manchester?
No — the standard 100 ml limit applies at Manchester. CT scanners in all lanes — liquids stay in your bag — but each container must be under 100ml and must have its capacity printed on it.
Does this apply to my return flight?
Only if your return flight also departs from Manchester. 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 Manchester?
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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