Loganair Cabin Toiletries Rules Explained: What UK Travellers Need to Know
Flying with Loganair can mean anything from a short regional journey within Scotland to a flight connecting island communities or travelling between different parts of the UK.
Whatever the length of your journey, the same question often comes up when packing your cabin bag: what toiletries can you actually take through airport security?
Toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, sun cream, moisturiser and other everyday toiletries can all be carried when packed correctly, but liquids, gels, pastes and aerosols are subject to restrictions.
Loganair's current baggage guidance tells passengers carrying liquids through airport security to use containers holding no more than 100ml each. These must fit comfortably inside one transparent, resealable bag of no more than one litre, approximately 20cm × 20cm.
That makes understanding what actually counts as a liquid particularly important.
In this guide, we'll explain the Loganair cabin toiletries rules, which everyday products count as liquids, how the 100ml rule works, what you need to know about aerosols and deodorant, and how to pack toiletries more efficiently for a Loganair journey.
Quick Answer: Can You Take Toiletries on Loganair?
Yes.
Normal everyday toiletries can be carried in your cabin baggage on Loganair flights, provided they comply with the relevant liquids and security restrictions.
Loganair specifically identifies toiletries including:
Perfume
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Shaving foam
Lip gloss
as liquids that passengers can take through airport security when packed within the permitted limits.
Under Loganair's current published guidance:
Individual liquid containers should hold no more than 100ml.
Your liquid containers should fit comfortably inside one transparent, resealable bag.
The liquids bag should hold no more than one litre and be approximately 20cm × 20cm.
The bag should fit inside your cabin baggage but be ready to be presented separately when required at airport security.
Toiletries such as perfume, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving foam and lip gloss can be carried when they comply with the applicable rules.
The capacity of the container is important.
A 200ml bottle does not become a 100ml container simply because it is half empty. If you're packing toiletries for your Loganair flight, check the size printed on the container rather than estimating how much product remains inside.
For most travellers, choosing clearly marked travel-size toiletries of 100ml or less is a straightforward way to prepare for a Loganair journey.
Loganair Rules vs Airport Security Rules
When packing toiletries for a Loganair flight, it helps to understand that the airline's baggage rules and airport security rules perform different jobs.
Loganair sets the baggage requirements for your flight, including the size and weight of your cabin bag and the types of items that can be carried aboard its aircraft.
Airport security controls what can pass through the security checkpoint, including restrictions affecting liquids, gels, creams, pastes, sprays and aerosols.
Loganair's current guidance tells passengers carrying liquids through airport security to use individual containers of no more than 100ml, with all liquid items fitting comfortably inside one transparent, resealable bag of no more than one litre, approximately 20cm × 20cm.
This means an everyday toiletry can be perfectly acceptable to take on a Loganair flight but still cause a problem at security if it has not been packed correctly.
For example, toothpaste is permitted, but where the 100ml container restriction applies, a 125ml tube does not become compliant simply because some of the toothpaste has already been used.
The same principle can affect products such as:
Deodorant
Perfume and aftershave
Shaving foam
Shampoo
Shower gel
Moisturiser
Sun cream
Hairspray
Lip gloss
What Counts as a Liquid in Loganair Cabin Baggage?
The word "liquid" is broader than many travellers expect.
Loganair specifically identifies toiletries including perfume, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving foam and lip gloss within its liquids guidance.
More generally, airport security rules can cover liquids, gels, creams, pastes, lotions, sprays and aerosols.
That means many products which don't immediately look like conventional liquids still need to be considered when packing your toiletries.
Examples can include:
Toothpaste
Shampoo and conditioner
Shower gel
Liquid and roll-on deodorant
Moisturiser and face cream
Sun cream
Perfume and aftershave
Shaving foam and shaving gel
Hairspray
Dry shampoo aerosols
Mascara
Liquid foundation
Lip gloss
Hair gel
Mouthwash
Hand sanitiser
Contact lens solution
This is one of the reasons a cabin liquids bag can fill up surprisingly quickly.
A tube of toothpaste, roll-on deodorant and pot of moisturiser may look very different from a bottle of shampoo, but they can all fall within airport liquid restrictions.
We've put together a complete guide explaining the products travellers most frequently misunderstand:
Solid products can sometimes make packing easier. A solid deodorant stick, bar soap or powder cosmetic, for example, will not normally use space within your liquids allowance.
For a Loganair journey, that can be particularly useful because cabin baggage space and weight are relatively limited compared with some larger-aircraft operations.
UK Airport Liquid Rules: Why Your Loganair Departure Airport Matters
Loganair operates from a particularly wide range of airports across the UK, from major regional airports to smaller airports serving Scotland's island communities.
That means it's important to check the security procedures at the airport you're actually flying from.
UK airport liquid rules are no longer identical everywhere.
At most UK airports, liquids cannot be taken through security in containers larger than 100ml. However, newer security screening equipment means that some airports may allow containers holding up to 2 litres.
The procedure for presenting liquids can also vary. At some airports you may still need to remove your liquids and place them in a separate transparent bag, while newer screening systems may allow them to remain inside your cabin baggage.
For the latest airport-by-airport position, see our full guide:
What Does Loganair Say?
There is an important distinction for Loganair passengers.
Loganair's own current luggage guidance tells passengers taking liquids through airport security to use containers holding no more than 100ml each.
It also states that individual liquid items should fit comfortably inside one transparent, resealable bag no larger than one litre, approximately 20cm × 20cm.
So even if you're departing from a UK airport equipped with newer security scanners, the straightforward approach when preparing for a Loganair flight is to follow Loganair's published 100ml guidance.
This can also make your return journey simpler, because the airport you fly home from may operate different security procedures from the airport where your journey began.
Smaller Regional Airports Make Checking Particularly Important
A Loganair journey can look very different from a typical flight from a major UK hub.
You might be flying from airports such as:
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Aberdeen
Inverness
Newcastle
Manchester
Southampton
Kirkwall
Sumburgh
Stornoway
Benbecula
Barra
Security facilities and procedures should not be assumed to be identical simply because all of these airports are within the UK.
Before travelling, check the current liquids guidance for your departure airport and any airport you'll pass through on a connecting journey.
For most Loganair passengers, packing ordinary cabin toiletries in clearly marked containers of 100ml or less remains a simple way to prepare.
It also has another advantage: Loganair's standard cabin baggage allowance is relatively compact, so taking only the toiletries you actually need can help make better use of the limited space and weight available.
Packing Toiletries for Loganair's 6kg Cabin Baggage Allowance
Packing light can be particularly useful when flying with Loganair.
Loganair's current cabin baggage allowance permits a cabin bag weighing under 6kg, with maximum dimensions of 40cm × 35cm × 18cm.
Fly and Fly Flex passengers can also take a small handbag, while Fly Flex+ passengers can take a small handbag and a slimline laptop bag.
Compared with some airlines, that makes both the size and weight of your main cabin bag worth considering carefully.
Why Travel-Size Toiletries Make Sense on Loganair
Toiletries can become surprisingly heavy.
A few full bottles of shampoo, shower gel, sun cream and other products can use a significant proportion of a 6kg cabin baggage allowance before you've packed clothes, electronics or anything else.
For a cabin-only Loganair journey, it therefore makes sense to carry only the toiletries you're likely to need.
Travel-size products can help reduce both weight and space, particularly for everyday essentials such as:
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Shampoo
Shower gel
Face wash
Moisturiser
Sun cream
If your fare includes checked baggage and you're travelling for longer, larger toiletries can usually be placed in your hold luggage where permitted, leaving only the essentials in your cabin bag.
Your Cabin Bag May Travel in the Hold on Some Flights
There is another Loganair-specific consideration.
Loganair advises that on certain flights it may be necessary for cabin luggage to be placed in the aircraft hold. The bag is then returned to you at the bottom of the aircraft steps when you arrive.
This reflects the different aircraft and cabin configurations used across Loganair's regional network.
For passengers, it makes good organisation particularly worthwhile.
Keep important documents, medication, valuables and other essential personal items appropriately organised and easily accessible rather than buried beneath everything else in your cabin bag.
Loganair itself recommends carrying important documents, cash, valuables, medication and laptops in cabin luggage.
For toiletries, a small organised travel set also makes it easier to take only what you actually need rather than carrying several full-size products on a short regional journey.
Think About the Length of Your Trip
Many Loganair journeys are relatively short, and your toiletry requirements for a weekend away or overnight business trip may be very different from those for a longer holiday.
Rather than automatically packing your normal full-size bathroom products, consider what you'll genuinely use while you're away.
For a short trip, a compact selection of travel-size essentials may be all you need.
That saves valuable cabin baggage space, reduces weight and keeps your toiletries organised for airport security.
Can You Take Aerosols, Deodorant and Sprays on Loganair?
Yes. Everyday personal-care aerosols and sprays can generally be carried on Loganair flights, provided they comply with the applicable liquids, aerosols and gels rules and are not prohibited dangerous goods.
Loganair specifically identifies non-radioactive medicinal and toiletry articles such as hairsprays, perfumes and colognes as products that can lawfully be carried, subject to the relevant liquids regulations.
For cabin baggage, Loganair's published liquids guidance tells passengers to use containers of no more than 100ml.
Common personal-care products can include:
Spray deodorant
Hairspray
Dry shampoo
Shaving foam
Body spray
Perfume and aftershave
Spray sun cream
As with other cabin liquids, the size of the container matters.
A half-used 200ml aerosol is still a 200ml container. Using some of the product before travelling does not turn it into a 100ml container.
What About Roll-On Deodorant?
Yes. Roll-on deodorant can be carried on a Loganair flight.
Because roll-on deodorant is treated as a liquid for airport security purposes, it should be packed alongside your other liquids and comply with the applicable liquid restrictions.
Under Loganair's current published guidance, this means choosing a roll-on deodorant in a container of no more than 100ml for cabin baggage.
Travel-size roll-on deodorants are particularly convenient for shorter journeys because they take up relatively little space while still providing enough product for a weekend away or short trip.
What About Hairspray?
Yes. Hairspray can be carried on Loganair flights, subject to the applicable restrictions.
Loganair specifically includes hairspray among the non-radioactive medicinal and toiletry articles that passengers can carry.
When hairspray is packed in your cabin baggage, it is treated as an aerosol and must comply with the applicable liquids regulations.
Under Loganair's current published guidance, this means keeping the aerosol container to no more than 100ml when carrying it in your cabin bag.
As with other aerosols, the capacity of the container matters rather than the amount of product remaining inside it. A partly used larger can does not become compliant simply because it contains less product.
Not Every Spray Is a Toiletry Aerosol
This distinction is important.
The fact that personal-care aerosols can be carried does not mean every pressurised spray is permitted.
Loganair prohibits disabling and incapacitating sprays such as mace and pepper spray, while other hazardous or flammable products can also be restricted or prohibited.
So when we talk about aerosols being permitted, we're referring to appropriate personal-care and toiletry products rather than aerosols generally.
If you're unsure about an unusual spray or aerosol, check Loganair's current prohibited-items guidance before travelling.
Can You Pack Toiletries in Loganair Checked Baggage?
Yes. Most everyday toiletries can be packed in your Loganair checked baggage.
The 100ml cabin liquid restriction does not apply to ordinary liquids packed in checked baggage in the same way, making the hold a useful place for larger toiletries that you don't need during your journey.
This might include larger containers of:
Shampoo and conditioner
Shower gel
Sun cream
Moisturiser
Face wash
Mouthwash
Shaving products
Haircare products
Restrictions can still apply to certain aerosols, flammable products and other dangerous goods, so checked baggage should not be treated as a way of avoiding restrictions on prohibited items.
If you're unsure about an unusual toiletry, aerosol or other product, check Loganair's current prohibited-items guidance before packing.
What Toiletries Do You Need for a Short Loganair Trip?
Many Loganair journeys are short regional flights, and passengers may be travelling for only a night or a weekend.
That makes compact toiletries particularly practical. Rather than packing full-size bathroom products, think about what you're actually likely to use while you're away.
For a short trip, that might include:
Travel-size toothpaste
Roll-on deodorant
Shampoo
Shower gel
Face wash
Moisturiser
Shaving essentials
Sun cream where appropriate
Choosing smaller products helps reduce both the space and weight used by toiletries — particularly useful when working within Loganair's 6kg cabin baggage allowance.
It also means your toiletries are already organised around Loganair's published 100ml liquids guidance rather than having to decant or reorganise products immediately before travelling.
For an overnight business trip, weekend away or short island break, a compact selection of essentials may be all you need.
Common Loganair Toiletry Packing Mistakes
Most problems with cabin toiletries can be avoided with a little preparation.
Common mistakes include:
Packing a container larger than 100ml because it is only partly full.
Forgetting that toothpaste, creams and gels count as liquids.
Forgetting that roll-on deodorant is treated as a liquid.
Assuming every UK airport uses exactly the same security procedure.
Packing more toiletries than you actually need for a short journey.
Forgetting about Loganair's relatively compact cabin baggage dimensions and 6kg weight allowance.
Assuming every aerosol or spray is permitted simply because personal toiletry aerosols can be carried.
Thinking only about the outbound airport and not checking the rules for your return journey.
Checking your toiletries before leaving home is considerably easier than discovering a problem when your bag reaches airport security.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Take Toiletries in My Hand Luggage on Loganair?
Yes. Everyday toiletries can be carried in Loganair cabin baggage provided they comply with the airline's published liquids guidance and the applicable airport security requirements.
Can I Take Liquids on Loganair?
Yes. Loganair's current guidance tells passengers to carry liquids in individual containers holding no more than 100ml, with the containers fitting comfortably inside one transparent, resealable bag of no more than one litre.
Can I Take Toothpaste on Loganair?
Yes. Loganair specifically includes toothpaste within its liquids guidance. It should therefore comply with the applicable liquid restrictions when packed in your cabin baggage. - Can You Take Toothpaste in Hand Luggage?
Can I Take Deodorant on Loganair?
Yes. Deodorant can be carried on Loganair flights. Roll-on deodorant is treated as a liquid, while aerosol deodorant is subject to the applicable liquids and aerosol requirements.
Can I Take Hairspray on Loganair?
Yes. Loganair specifically identifies hairspray among the non-radioactive medicinal and toiletry articles that can be carried, subject to the applicable liquids regulations.
When carried in cabin baggage, keep the aerosol within Loganair's published 100ml guidance.
Can I Take Shampoo and Shower Gel on Loganair?
Yes. Shampoo and shower gel can be carried in cabin baggage, but they are treated as liquids or gels.
Under Loganair's published guidance, choose containers holding no more than 100ml for your cabin bag.
Can I Take a Half-Empty Bottle Larger Than 100ml?
No. Under the 100ml container rule, it is the capacity of the container that matters rather than the amount of product remaining inside it.
A half-empty 200ml shampoo bottle is still a 200ml container.
What Size Liquids Bag Can I Take on Loganair?
Loganair's current guidance specifies one transparent, resealable bag with a maximum capacity of one litre and dimensions of approximately 20cm × 20cm.
Your individual liquid containers should fit comfortably inside the bag so that it can be closed.
Can I Put Larger Toiletries in My Checked Baggage?
Yes. Most ordinary larger toiletries can be packed in checked baggage where permitted.
Certain aerosols, flammable products and dangerous goods remain subject to restrictions, so check Loganair's guidance if you're unsure about a particular item.
Final Thoughts
Taking toiletries on a Loganair flight is straightforward once you know what counts as a liquid and prepare around the airline's published guidance.
Loganair currently advises passengers carrying liquids through airport security to use containers of no more than 100ml, packed together inside one transparent, resealable bag of no more than one litre.
For many Loganair passengers, packing compactly makes sense for another reason.
With a standard cabin baggage allowance of under 6kg and maximum dimensions of 40cm × 35cm × 18cm, taking only the toiletries you genuinely need can save valuable space and weight.
Travel-size toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, shower gel and other everyday essentials can be particularly convenient for the short regional journeys that make up much of Loganair's network.
Check the current security rules at your departure airport, consider the airport you'll use for your return journey, and make sure your toiletries are organised before you leave home.
A little preparation can make getting through airport security — and packing for your Loganair journey — considerably simpler.
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