easyJet Travel Toiletries & Hand Luggage Rules
Flying with easyJet? Find out which toiletries you can pack in cabin and checked baggage, how airport liquid rules affect your trip, and how to pack liquids, aerosols and everyday essentials with confidence.
At a Glance
Yes – everyday toiletries are generally allowed, subject to airport security and easyJet dangerous-goods rules.
At most airports, liquids, gels and aerosols in hand luggage must be in containers of 100ml or less. Some airports now allow larger containers, so check your departure airport.
At many airports, liquids must fit inside one transparent, resealable bag of up to 1 litre, typically around 20cm × 20cm. Some airports with newer scanners use different procedures.
Toiletry aerosols such as deodorant and hairspray are generally permitted, subject to airport liquid rules in cabin baggage and easyJet dangerous-goods quantity limits.
Yes – larger everyday toiletries can generally travel in checked baggage, but dangerous-goods restrictions and quantity limits still apply.
Can you take toiletries on easyJet?
Yes. Normal travel toiletries can be carried on easyJet flights, but the rules depend on whether you pack them in cabin baggage or checked baggage. For hand luggage, the main restriction usually comes from airport security rather than easyJet itself. Liquids, gels, creams, pastes and aerosols may be subject to container-size and screening rules at the airport you depart from.
easyJet also has dangerous-goods rules covering items such as aerosols, perfumes and medicines containing alcohol. Checking both your departure airport's security rules and easyJet's current guidance before travelling is the safest approach.
easyJet hand luggage toiletries and liquid rules
easyJet allows toiletries in cabin baggage, provided they comply with airport security and dangerous-goods rules. For most airports, liquids, aerosols and gels should be in containers of 100ml or less when you pass through security. Where a transparent liquids bag is required, easyJet advises that the containers should fit into one resealable 20cm × 20cm bag, with a maximum total capacity of 1,000ml.
Airport procedures are changing as newer security scanners are introduced. Some airports allow larger liquid containers or no longer require liquids to be removed from cabin bags, while others continue to use the traditional 100ml rule. Always check the airport you are flying from and any airport you will pass through on the return or connecting journey.
Essential liquid medicines can be exempt from the normal 100ml security limit. easyJet advises passengers carrying liquid medication over 100ml to bring supporting documentation from a healthcare practitioner.
easyJet toiletries in checked baggage
Checked baggage gives you more flexibility for full-size everyday toiletries because the airport cabin-liquid screening limits do not apply in the same way. However, easyJet's dangerous-goods rules still apply. For non-radioactive medicinal or toilet articles, including aerosols such as hairspray, perfume, cologne and medicines containing alcohol, easyJet states that the combined net quantity must not exceed 2kg or 2L per passenger, with each individual article limited to 0.5kg or 0.5L.
Protect bottles and caps against leaks and accidental release, particularly aerosols. Do not assume that an item prohibited in cabin baggage can automatically be placed in the hold: some dangerous goods are prohibited everywhere on the aircraft.
Click below to view the easyJet cabin bag sizes and weights, personal-item allowances, checked baggage and more.
Packing toiletries for an easyJet flight is easier if you plan around both your baggage allowance and the security rules at the airports you'll use. These practical tips can help you save space and avoid problems at security:
Check your departure airport's liquid rules before packing. Procedures now vary between airports as newer security scanners are introduced.
Stick to 100ml containers where the traditional liquid rules apply. Liquids, gels, creams, pastes and aerosols should be in containers with a capacity of no more than 100ml.
Check the size printed on the container. Security considers the container's stated capacity, not the amount of product remaining inside it. A half-empty 200ml bottle is still a 200ml container.
Use travel-size toiletries when travelling with cabin baggage only. Smaller products help conserve valuable space, particularly if you're using easyJet's under-seat bag.
Keep your liquids accessible. If your departure airport requires liquids to be removed from your cabin bag for screening, packing them somewhere easy to reach will save time at security.
Remember which toiletries count as liquids. Toothpaste, roll-on deodorant, sun cream, mascara and shaving gel are among the everyday products normally treated as liquids for security purposes.
Make the most of your liquids allowance. Travel-size versions of the toiletries you actually need can help you use the available space efficiently rather than filling your liquids bag with unnecessarily large containers.
Put larger toiletries in checked baggage where appropriate. Full-size everyday toiletries can usually travel in the hold, although easyJet's dangerous-goods restrictions still apply to certain products.
Keep essential medication accessible. Carry essential medicines in your cabin bag where practical, and take any supporting documentation required for liquid medication exceeding the normal security limit.
Check again for your return or connecting journey. Don't assume the security procedures at your outbound airport will also apply at another airport.
Your departure airport's liquid rules matter
easyJet determines what baggage you can bring on the aircraft, but airport security determines how liquids are screened before you reach the gate. At most UK airports, liquids in hand luggage are still limited to containers of 100ml or less, although some airports now permit larger containers because of newer security technology.
The clear-bag procedure also varies. Where a separate liquids bag is required, containers normally need to fit inside one transparent, resealable bag of up to 1 litre. Check your departure airport and any airport used on your return or connection shortly before travelling.
How common toiletries are treated at airport security
Many everyday toiletries are treated as liquids, gels, pastes or aerosols when you pass through airport security. This isn't determined by the airline you're flying with, and the exact restrictions can vary depending on the security rules and screening equipment used at your departure airport. Here's how some of the most commonly packed toiletries are generally treated:
Deodorant
Roll-on and aerosol deodorants are generally treated as liquids for airport-security purposes. Solid stick deodorants are normally treated differently and can be a useful option if you want to reduce the number of items in your liquids bag.
Toothpaste
Toothpaste counts as a paste and is treated as a liquid at airport security. Where the traditional 100ml restrictions apply, the size of the toothpaste container therefore needs to comply with the applicable liquids limit.
Shampoo and conditioner
Shampoo and liquid conditioner are treated as liquids. This also applies to similar hair products such as gels, serums and liquid styling products. Solid shampoo and conditioner bars are generally not treated as liquids.
Shaving foam and gel
Shaving gels and foams are subject to liquid-security requirements. Aerosol shaving foam may also be subject to dangerous-goods restrictions, so larger products need particular consideration if you're packing them for a flight.
Hairspray
Hairspray is an aerosol and is treated as a liquid for cabin-security purposes. Aerosol toiletries can also be subject to airline dangerous-goods limits, so check your airline's requirements as well as the security rules at your departure airport.
Sun cream
Sun creams, lotions, gels and sprays are treated as liquids for cabin-security purposes. This includes products such as after-sun lotion and moisturising sun protection. Solid sun-protection products are generally easier to accommodate when travelling with limited liquid allowance.
Make-up and cosmetics
Liquid foundation, mascara, creams, gels, lip gloss and similar products are generally treated as liquids. Solid and powder cosmetics are generally not subject to the same liquid restrictions, although they will still pass through normal security screening.
Perfume and aftershave
Perfume, aftershave and other liquid fragrances are treated as liquids at airport security. They may also fall within dangerous-goods limits applying to toiletry and medicinal articles, particularly when larger quantities are carried.
Remember: airport-security procedures are changing as new screening equipment is introduced. Some airports may allow larger liquid containers or have different requirements for removing liquids from your cabin bag. Always check the current rules for the airport you're departing from — and any airport you'll use on a connecting or return journey — before you travel.
Can I take toiletries in my easyJet hand luggage?
Yes. Everyday toiletries are generally allowed, but liquids, gels, creams, pastes and aerosols must comply with the security rules at your departure airport.
Does easyJet have a 100ml liquid rule?
The 100ml restriction is primarily an airport-security rule rather than an easyJet baggage allowance. At most airports, cabin liquids must be in containers of 100ml or less, although some airports now allow larger containers.
Can I take deodorant on easyJet?
Yes. Roll-on and aerosol deodorants are generally permitted, but they are treated as liquids for airport security. Solid stick deodorants are normally easier to pack.
Can I take toothpaste on easyJet?
Yes. Toothpaste is treated as a paste/liquid for security screening and is normally subject to the applicable cabin-liquid limit.
Can I take hairspray or shaving foam on easyJet?
Yes, subject to airport security and easyJet's dangerous-goods limits for toiletry aerosols. Cabin-size containers must also comply with the departure airport's liquid rules.
Can I take perfume or aftershave on easyJet?
Yes. Perfume and similar toilet articles are permitted within easyJet's dangerous-goods limits, while cabin containers must also meet airport security requirements.
Can I put full-size toiletries in checked baggage?
Generally yes for ordinary toiletries, but easyJet's dangerous-goods limits still apply to aerosols, perfumes and other regulated toilet articles.
Do I need a clear plastic liquids bag?
It depends on the airport. Many airports still require one transparent resealable bag, while some airports using newer scanners have different procedures. Check your departure airport before travelling.