Airport Liquid Rules
Liquid rules at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci
Rome, Italy · IATA FCO · ICAO LIRF
Limit lifted
Containers up to 2 L allowed in carry-on
Flights to the USA and Israel are screened with traditional X-ray: 100ml containers in a transparent bag still required on those routes.
In effect since 2025-07-26 · Last reviewed 2026-07-02 · official source ↗
What this means for packing
- ·Liquid containers up to 2 L each are allowed in your carry-on.
- ·Liquids and electronics can stay in your bag at security — no clear plastic bag needed.
- ·Your return or connecting airport may still enforce 100 ml. Pack for the strictest checkpoint on your route.
Flying from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci? Check your whole trip.
Liquid rules apply wherever you pass security — your return flight and connections count too.
Liquid rules in Italy
Frequently asked questions
Can I take liquids over 100 ml through Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci?
Yes — Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci allows liquid containers up to 2 L in carry-on (since 2025-07-26). 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 Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. 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 Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci?
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.

