Can You Take Toothpaste on Loganair? Cabin Bag Rules Explained
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Packing toothpaste for a Loganair flight sounds straightforward, but it raises one of the most common questions about airport liquids: does toothpaste actually count as a liquid? The answer is yes.
Loganair specifically lists toothpaste among the toiletries passengers can take through airport security, but it needs to comply with the applicable liquids restrictions.
Under Loganair's current published guidance, containers holding liquids should contain no more than 100ml each, with your liquid items fitting comfortably into one transparent, resealable bag of no more than one litre.
That means most ordinary full-size tubes of toothpaste can cause a problem in cabin baggage, while travel-size tubes are much easier to pack.
For a broader overview of toiletries and liquid restrictions, see our guide to: Loganair Cabin Toiletries Rules Explained
Quick Answer: Can You Take Toothpaste on Loganair?
Yes.
✓ Loganair specifically lists toothpaste among the toiletries passengers may take through airport security.
⚠ Toothpaste counts as part of your liquids allowance.
⚠ The toothpaste container should be no more than 100ml under Loganair's current published guidance.
⚠ Your liquids should fit comfortably inside one transparent, resealable bag of no more than one litre.
✓ Travel-size toothpaste is usually the simplest option for cabin baggage.
The important point is that airport security treats toothpaste as a paste rather than a solid product.
Even though you can't pour toothpaste, it still falls within the liquids, aerosols and gels restrictions.
Why Does Toothpaste Count as a Liquid?
This is what catches many travellers out.
We normally think of liquids as products such as shampoo, mouthwash or sun cream. Toothpaste comes in a tube and holds its shape, so it doesn't immediately seem like a liquid.
Airport security restrictions, however, cover more than products that can literally be poured.
Liquids, gels, creams and pastes are treated together for security purposes.
Toothpaste therefore needs to be considered alongside products such as:
Shampoo
Shower gel
Roll-on deodorant
Mouthwash
Moisturiser
Face wash
Sun cream
Liquid cosmetics
Loganair makes the position particularly clear by specifically including toothpaste in its published list of liquid toiletries.
What Size Toothpaste Can You Take on Loganair?
For cabin baggage, your toothpaste container should contain no more than 100ml under Loganair's current published liquids guidance.
Fortunately, toothpaste is widely available in smaller travel sizes.
A 20ml, 25ml, 50ml or 75ml tube, for example, is comfortably within the 100ml container limit.
The important thing is to check the size printed on the tube before packing.
Don't assume that a tube is suitable simply because it looks small.
Can You Take a Half-Used Tube of Toothpaste Over 100ml?
This is another common misunderstanding.
The amount of toothpaste remaining inside the tube doesn't change the capacity of the container.
If you have a 125ml tube with only a small amount of toothpaste left inside, it is still a 125ml container.
Under a 100ml container restriction, that can therefore be rejected at airport security.
For example:
100ml toothpaste tube, completely full → within the 100ml container limit
75ml toothpaste tube, completely full → within the limit
125ml toothpaste tube, almost empty → still a 125ml container
Using up most of your normal bathroom toothpaste before travelling isn't therefore a reliable way of making the tube suitable for cabin baggage.
A properly sized travel tube removes that uncertainty.
Does Toothpaste Go in the Clear Liquids Bag?
Yes.
Under Loganair's current guidance, your individual liquid items should fit comfortably inside one transparent, resealable bag with a maximum capacity of one litre — approximately 20cm × 20cm.
Toothpaste should be considered part of those liquids.
That means it competes for space alongside your other liquid toiletries, including shampoo, deodorant, mouthwash, moisturiser and sun cream.
This is worth remembering if you're travelling with cabin baggage only.
Individually, most travel toiletries are small. Put several of them together, however, and your liquids bag can fill surprisingly quickly.
Do You Have to Remove Toothpaste at Airport Security?
Loganair's published guidance says the transparent liquids bag should fit inside your cabin bag or additional under-seat cabin bag but should be presented separately when requested at airport security.
However, airport security procedures are changing as newer scanners are introduced.
The precise process can therefore depend on the airport you're travelling from.
Follow the instructions given at the security checkpoint rather than assuming the procedure will be identical at every airport.
And remember to consider your return journey. The airport you fly home from may operate different screening procedures from your UK departure airport.
Can You Take an Electric Toothbrush on Loganair?
Yes, an ordinary electric toothbrush can generally be carried in cabin baggage.
The toothpaste rules don't affect the toothbrush itself.
If your toothbrush contains a rechargeable lithium battery, keeping it in cabin baggage is also consistent with Loganair's guidance that equipment containing lithium batteries should preferably be carried in the cabin.
So there is no need to switch to a manual toothbrush purely because you're flying.
Just remember that your toothpaste remains subject to the liquids rules.
Can You Take Toothpaste in Checked Baggage?
Yes.
The 100ml airport security restriction we're discussing applies to liquids taken through passenger security into the aircraft cabin.
If you're checking a suitcase into the hold, larger ordinary toiletries such as toothpaste can generally be packed there, provided they aren't otherwise prohibited.
However, if you're only away for a few days, carrying a large tube of toothpaste may simply be unnecessary.
For passengers travelling with cabin baggage only, a travel-size tube is usually the more practical choice.
Why Travel-Size Toothpaste Makes Sense on Loganair
There is another practical reason to pack small.
Loganair's standard cabin baggage allowance is relatively compact.
Cabin luggage must weigh under 6kg and must not exceed 40 × 35 × 18cm. Loganair also warns that on certain flights cabin luggage may need to be placed in the hold because of aircraft capacity.
Many Loganair journeys are short regional trips, so taking full-size bathroom products often makes little sense.
A travel-size toothpaste tube:
Uses less of your available cabin-bag space.
Takes up less room in your liquids bag.
Adds very little weight.
Is usually more than sufficient for a short trip.
Avoids uncertainty over the 100ml restriction.
The same principle applies to many of the other toiletries you're likely to pack.
Common Toothpaste Packing Mistakes on Loganair
Most toothpaste problems at airport security are easily avoided.
Common mistakes include:
Forgetting that toothpaste counts as a liquid or paste.
Packing a tube larger than 100ml in cabin baggage.
Assuming an almost-empty oversized tube will be accepted.
Forgetting to include toothpaste when planning space in the liquids bag.
Taking full-size toiletries for a short trip.
Assuming security procedures will be identical at every airport.
Forgetting to check the requirements for the return journey.
Checking the size printed on your toothpaste tube before leaving home takes seconds and removes most of these problems.
Which Toiletries Are Usually Packed Alongside Toothpaste?
Toothpaste is normally only one part of your travel wash bag.
You might also be carrying:
Roll-on or aerosol deodorant
Shampoo
Shower gel
Mouthwash
Face wash
Moisturiser
Sun cream
Shaving products
Several of these products also count towards your liquids allowance.
It therefore makes more sense to consider your toiletries together rather than checking each product in isolation.
Packing Toiletries for a Short Loganair Trip
For a short break, overnight stay or business trip, you probably don't need to reproduce your entire bathroom cabinet inside your cabin bag.
A simple toiletry selection might include:
Travel-size toothpaste
Toothbrush
Travel-size deodorant
Shampoo or shower gel
Face wash
Moisturiser
Shaving essentials where required
Keeping the selection compact makes it easier to remain within both the liquids requirements and Loganair's cabin baggage allowance.
It also means your toiletries can remain packed and ready for your next trip rather than having to decant or reorganise full-size products every time you fly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Take Toothpaste on Loganair?
Yes. Loganair specifically lists toothpaste among the toiletries passengers can take through airport security, subject to the applicable liquids restrictions.
Does Toothpaste Count as a Liquid on Loganair?
Yes. Toothpaste is treated as a paste and should be included with your liquids when preparing your cabin baggage.
What Size Toothpaste Can I Take on Loganair?
Under Loganair's current published guidance, containers holding liquids should contain no more than 100ml each. A travel-size toothpaste tube of 100ml or less therefore falls within the container limit.
Can I Take a 125ml Toothpaste Tube on Loganair If It Is Half Empty?
Not under a 100ml container restriction. The capacity of the tube matters rather than the amount of toothpaste remaining inside it.
Does Toothpaste Have to Go in the Clear Bag?
Yes. Toothpaste should be treated as part of your liquids. Loganair's current guidance says individual liquid items should fit comfortably inside one transparent, resealable bag of no more than one litre.
Can I Take an Electric Toothbrush on Loganair?
Yes. An ordinary electric toothbrush can generally travel in your cabin baggage. The liquids restriction applies to the toothpaste rather than the toothbrush.
Can I Put Full-Size Toothpaste in Checked Baggage?
Yes. Ordinary larger toiletries can generally be carried in checked baggage where they aren't otherwise restricted. The 100ml security restriction applies to liquids being taken through passenger security into the cabin.
What Size Cabin Bag Does Loganair Allow?
Loganair's current standard cabin luggage allowance is a bag weighing under 6kg and measuring no more than 40 × 35 × 18cm.
Final Thoughts
Yes, you can take toothpaste on a Loganair flight.
In fact, Loganair specifically names toothpaste among the toiletries passengers can take through airport security.
The main rule to remember is that toothpaste is treated as part of your liquids.
Under Loganair's current published guidance, individual containers should hold no more than 100ml and your liquid items should fit comfortably inside one transparent, resealable bag of no more than one litre.
Don't rely on how much toothpaste is left inside a larger tube. A partly used 125ml tube is still a 125ml container.
For most Loganair journeys, a small travel-size toothpaste is therefore the simplest option. It complies with the container limit, takes up very little room in your liquids bag and makes sense alongside Loganair's relatively compact cabin baggage allowance.
Check the current security procedure at your departure and return airports before travelling, pack an appropriately sized tube and toothpaste should be one of the easiest items in your wash bag to deal with.
Information checked against Loganair's official Luggage Allowance & Guidance and Prohibited Items information, September 2026.
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