Carry-on Restrictions Guide: What You Can Bring 2026

Worry about the complex carry-on restrictions? This guide provides everything you need to know when flying in 2026! It covers up-to-date information about electronics, medical supplies, food and more, ensuring a smooth travel experience for you.

Carry-on Essentials: What You Can Bring

✅ Everyday Items Allowed

Here are everyday items allowed to bring as your carry-on:

• Nail clippers & tweezers
• Scissors (smaller than 4 inches)
• Disposable & cartridge razors
• Short Umbrellas
• Butane lighters (1 per person)
• Wheelchairs and assistive devices

❌ Prohibited Items

The following items are not allowed in your carry-on:

• Knives
• Corkscrews with a blade
• Open razor blades
• Tools (longer than 7 inches)
  

Electronics and Batteries: What You Need to Know

📱 Permitted Electronic Devices

The following electronic devices are allowed in your carry-on:

• Laptops, tablets, and e-readers
• Mobile phones and MP3
• Hair Dryers & straighteners
• Electric shavers (battery-powered)
  

🔋 When traveling with batteries

When traveling with batteries, please remember the following tips:

• Spare lithium batteries must be carried in carry-on baggage only.
• Lithium-ion batteries better not exceed 100Wh.
• Lithium metal batteries less than 2g of lithium per battery.
• Smart luggage with batteries removed before boarding

Medications and Medical Equipment Restrictions

💊 Bringing Medications On Board

You are allowed to carry:

• Tablets and capsules
• Liquid medicines (up to 100 ml / 3.4 oz)
• Hypodermic syringes, declared before boarding
• Inhalers, declare to the officers first
  

Tips: Labeling your medications in advance for a smoother security check process.

Food & Drinks: What’s Allowed

🍽️ Solid Foods

You can bring solid foods such as:

• Sandwiches, nuts, and dried fruits
• Hard cheeses
• Biscuits and cookies
• …

These items are generally permitted in your carry-on.

❌ Restricted Food Items

The following items larger than 100 ml (3.4 oz) can not be on board:

• Soups and sauces
• Yogurt and creamy cheeses
• Jams, honey, and syrups
• Liquid chocolates
• …

You’d better pack them in your checked luggage.

Sports Equipment and Tools Restrictions

❌ Items Not Allowed in Hand Luggage

The following items considered as bludgeon is strictly prohibited in carry-on:

• Baseball bats
• Snooker cues
• Cricket bats
• Golf clubs
• Darts
• Hiking poles
• Ice axes
  

🏸 Permitted Items

• Tennis rackets
• Fishing rods
• Sports parachutes, packed separately.
  

Tips: Always check with your airline in advance for specific regulations. If you bring any special items, arrive early for luggage checking.

Traveling with Children: What You Can Bring

👶When flying with your infants or young children, you can carry:

• Baby food and milk, including expressed breast milk
• Sterile water in bottles
• Child safety seats, check with the airline before to make sure the size fits

Tips: All liquid items are subject to the 100ml/ 3.4 oz rule.

Liquids Rule: Understanding the 100 ml(3.4 oz) Limit

• Each liquid must be in a container less than 100 ml(3.4 oz).
• All containers must be put in a single, transparent, and resealable plastic bag. 
• Only one bag per passenger is allowed.
• The bag must be presented separately. 

Note: Some airports have advanced security scanners, allowing passengers to keep liquids in their bags when screening.

Airline-Specific Carry-on Policies

🧳 Carry-on allowances can vary by airline. Here's a brief overview for quick check:

Notes:

1. British Airways: The Weight limit cannot be split.
2. easyJet: No single item can weigh more than 32kg, or exceed 275cm.
3. Ryanair: 55x40x20 cabin size is for travellers who pay for priority.
4. Delta/United: ~23kg ≈ 50lb (standard US airline weight conversion).

Additional Prohibited Items

🚫 The following items are strictly forbidden in both carry-on and checked luggage:

• Explosives and flammable substances, such as fireworks
• Chemical and toxic substances, such as acids and peroxides
• Ammunition
• Self-defense items, such as pepper spray and stun guns
  
  

Any attempts to carry these items on board are illegal.

Final Tips for a Smooth Security Experience

Travelling soon?  Here are tips to make your journey as smooth as possible:

• Arrive early: Save enough time for security checking, especially when traveling with children.
• Pack liquids correctly: Use a transparent resealable bag.
• Use suitcase organizers: For speeding up searches.
• Remove electronics in advance: Place laptops, tablets, and e-readers in a separate bin.
• Declare all medications: Especially liquids over 100 ml(3.4 oz).