Aerosol Rules on Loganair: What UK Travellers Need to Know
- Aug 13
- 7 min read
Packing aerosols for a Loganair flight can be confusing.
Can you take spray deodorant? What about hairspray or shaving foam? And does a half-used aerosol become acceptable if there is less than 100ml of product left inside?
The good news is that everyday personal-care aerosols can generally be carried on Loganair flights, but they need to comply with the applicable liquids and security restrictions.
Loganair's published guidance specifically identifies non-radioactive medicinal and toiletry articles such as hairsprays, perfumes and colognes as items that can be carried, subject to the relevant liquids regulations.
For cabin baggage, Loganair currently advises passengers carrying liquids through airport security to use individual containers holding no more than 100ml.
For a broader overview of all your toiletries, see our guide to: Loganair Cabin Toiletries Rules Explained
Quick Answer: Are Aerosols Allowed on Loganair?
Yes. Everyday personal-care aerosols can generally be carried on Loganair flights when they comply with the applicable restrictions.
For aerosols in your cabin baggage:
Personal-care aerosols such as deodorant and hairspray can generally be carried.
Loganair's published cabin liquids guidance uses a maximum container size of 100ml.
Aerosols should be packed with your other liquids where the airport's security procedure requires this.
The capacity of the aerosol container matters, not how much product remains inside.
Larger permitted toiletries may be more appropriate for checked baggage.
Not every aerosol is permitted. Hazardous, flammable or incapacitating sprays can be restricted or prohibited.
For the latest rules, always check Loganair's current prohibited-items and luggage guidance before travelling.
Which Aerosols Can You Take on Loganair?
Normal personal-care aerosols can generally be carried when they comply with the applicable restrictions.
Products travellers commonly ask about include:
Spray deodorant
Hairspray
Shaving foam
Body spray
Spray sun cream
The important distinction is that these are normal personal-care or toiletry products.
The fact that a toiletry aerosol can be permitted does not mean that every aerosol or pressurised spray can travel.
Loganair specifically prohibits disabling or incapacitating sprays such as pepper spray and mace.
If you're travelling with an unusual aerosol rather than an everyday toiletry, check Loganair's prohibited-items guidance before packing it - Aerosol Rules for Hand Luggage
Does a Half-Used Aerosol Count?
Yes.
This is one of the easiest airport liquid rules to misunderstand.
Where a 100ml container restriction applies, it is the stated capacity of the container that matters rather than the amount of product remaining inside it.
For example, imagine you have a 200ml can of deodorant with only a quarter of the product remaining.
There may be less than 100ml inside, but it is still a 200ml container.
Using some of a larger aerosol before travelling does not turn it into a travel-size container.
For a Loganair cabin bag, choosing aerosols clearly marked 100ml or less is the straightforward approach under the airline's current published liquids guidance.
Are Aerosol Deodorants Allowed on Loganair?
Yes.
Spray deodorant can generally be carried on Loganair flights when it complies with the applicable liquids and aerosol restrictions.
For cabin baggage, keep the aerosol within Loganair's published 100ml liquids guidance.
This is particularly relevant because deodorant is one of those everyday toiletries many travellers pack automatically without checking the size of the container.
A standard bathroom-size deodorant aerosol may exceed the cabin limit, while a travel-size version is designed to take up considerably less space.
Roll-on deodorant can also be carried, although it is treated as a liquid for airport security purposes and should therefore comply with the applicable liquids rules.
Can You Take Deodorant in Hand Luggage? - Read our guide
Can You Take Hairspray on Loganair?
Yes.
Loganair specifically includes hairspray among the non-radioactive medicinal and toiletry articles that passengers can carry, subject to the applicable liquids regulations.
When carrying hairspray in your cabin baggage, keep the aerosol container within Loganair's published 100ml guidance.
Again, the size printed on the container is what matters.
A partly used larger hairspray does not become compliant simply because there is less product remaining inside.
What About Shaving Foam and Spray Sun Cream?
Shaving foam is an aerosol and should be treated accordingly when packing your cabin baggage.
Spray sun cream can also fall within aerosol and liquid restrictions.
Both are good examples of products travellers sometimes overlook because they think of them according to their purpose rather than how airport security classifies them.
The same issue occurs with toothpaste, creams, gels and roll-on deodorant.
We've created a separate guide covering these less obvious products:
That guide explains which everyday toiletries are treated as liquids, gels, pastes, creams, sprays or aerosols when you're preparing your hand luggage.
Why Aerosol Size Matters on a Loganair Trip
There is another practical reason to think carefully about the toiletries you pack when flying Loganair.
Loganair's standard cabin baggage allowance is relatively compact, with a main cabin bag weighing under 6kg and measuring no more than 40 × 35 × 18cm.
Toiletries can become surprisingly heavy when several full-size products are packed together.
For a short regional journey, an overnight stay or a weekend away, carrying a large aerosol when a smaller travel-size version will do can use unnecessary space and weight.
A compact selection of toiletries can leave more of your cabin allowance available for the things you actually need during your trip.
Common Aerosol Packing Mistakes on Loganair
Most problems with toiletry aerosols are avoidable.
Common mistakes include:
Packing a container larger than 100ml because it is only partly full.
Assuming aerosols are exempt from liquid restrictions.
Forgetting to check the size of spray deodorant.
Overlooking shaving foam as an aerosol.
Forgetting that spray sun cream can be subject to liquid and aerosol rules.
Assuming that because toiletry aerosols are permitted, every type of aerosol is allowed.
Packing more toiletries than necessary for a short journey.
Checking the rules for the outbound airport but not the return journey.
It is much easier to check your aerosol sizes at home than discover a problem when your cabin bag reaches security.
Do UK Airport Liquid Rules Affect Loganair Aerosols?
Yes.
Loganair's baggage guidance and the security procedures at your departure airport need to be considered together.
UK airport liquid procedures are changing as newer security screening equipment is introduced, and the exact requirements are no longer necessarily identical at every airport.
This is particularly relevant to Loganair because its network includes a wide variety of UK airports, from larger regional airports to smaller airports serving island communities.
Loganair's own current passenger guidance continues to use the 100ml container limit for cabin liquids.
For most passengers, keeping cabin aerosols within that published 100ml guidance provides a straightforward way to prepare for the journey.
You should still check the latest rules at your departure airport, any airport where you will pass through security during a connection, and the airport you'll use for your return journey.
Which Toiletries Are Usually Packed Alongside Aerosols?
Aerosols are usually only one part of a traveller's toiletries.
Depending on your trip, you might also be carrying:
Toothpaste
Roll-on deodorant
Shampoo
Shower gel
Sun cream
Mouthwash
Face wash
Moisturiser
Many of these products are also treated as liquids, gels, creams or pastes at airport security.
For passengers working within Loganair's 6kg cabin baggage allowance, choosing compact toiletries and taking only what you need can help keep both weight and space under control.
Can You Put Larger Aerosols in Loganair Checked Baggage?
Permitted personal-care aerosols may be carried in checked baggage subject to the applicable dangerous-goods restrictions.
This can make checked baggage more practical for larger toiletries that you don't need during your journey.
However, checked baggage should not be treated as a way of avoiding restrictions on hazardous or prohibited aerosols.
Some sprays and pressurised products remain restricted or prohibited regardless of where you intended to pack them.
If you're carrying anything other than a normal personal-care toiletry aerosol, check Loganair's current prohibited-items guidance before travelling.
Packing Aerosols for a Short Loganair Trip
Many Loganair journeys are relatively short, so it is worth considering whether you actually need full-size toiletries at all.
For an overnight stay, weekend away or short business trip, your essentials might simply include:
Travel-size deodorant
Toothpaste
Shampoo
Shower gel
Face wash
Moisturiser
Shaving essentials
If you need an aerosol, choosing an appropriately sized travel product can help keep your toiletries compact and organised.
This is particularly useful when travelling cabin-only and working within Loganair's 6kg cabin baggage allowance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Take Aerosols on Loganair?
Yes. Everyday personal-care aerosols can generally be carried on Loganair flights subject to the applicable liquids, aerosol and dangerous-goods restrictions.
Can I Take Aerosol Deodorant on Loganair?
Yes. Spray deodorant can generally be carried. For cabin baggage, keep the container within Loganair's current published 100ml liquids guidance.
Can I Take Hairspray on Loganair?
Yes. Loganair specifically identifies hairspray as a permitted non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry article, subject to the applicable liquids regulations.
Can I Take Shaving Foam on Loganair?
Yes, normal personal-care shaving foam can generally be carried subject to the applicable aerosol and liquid restrictions. For cabin baggage, follow Loganair's published 100ml guidance.
Can I Take Spray Sun Cream on Loganair?
Normal personal-care spray sun cream can generally be carried subject to the applicable liquid and aerosol restrictions. Check the container size before packing it in your cabin bag.
Can I Take a Half-Used 150ml Aerosol in My Cabin Bag?
Under a 100ml container restriction, no. It is the capacity of the container that matters, not how much product remains inside.
Does Roll-On Deodorant Count as a Liquid?
Yes. Roll-on deodorant should be treated as a liquid when preparing your cabin baggage.
Are All Aerosols Allowed on Loganair?
No. The rules allowing normal personal-care aerosols do not mean every aerosol is permitted. Hazardous and incapacitating sprays can be prohibited.
Can I Put Larger Toiletry Aerosols in Checked Baggage?
Permitted personal-care aerosols may be carried in checked baggage subject to the applicable dangerous-goods restrictions. Check Loganair's current guidance if you're carrying a larger or unusual aerosol product.
Final Thoughts
Aerosols are not automatically prohibited on Loganair flights.
Everyday personal-care products such as spray deodorant, hairspray and shaving foam can generally be carried when they comply with the applicable restrictions.
For cabin baggage, Loganair's current published liquids guidance uses a maximum container size of 100ml.
Remember that it is the capacity of the container that matters. A partly used larger aerosol does not become compliant simply because some of its contents have been used.
Loganair's relatively compact 6kg cabin baggage allowance also gives passengers a practical reason to avoid packing more toiletries than they need.
Choose appropriately sized products, check your departure and return airport requirements, and make sure any unusual aerosol is permitted before you travel.
For most passengers, a little preparation is all it takes to keep aerosols from becoming an unnecessary problem at airport security.
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