As of late 2025, Munich Airport still largely enforces strict EU liquid rules (max 100ml per container in a 1L bag) despite having modern CT scanners installed. While some lanes may allow, you should adhere to the 100ml limit to avoid having items confiscated or being delayed, as not all security checkpoints have upgraded to the new, relaxed rules.
Which airports no longer have the 100ml rule in Germany?
Berlin Airport, among others, can ditch 100ml liquid rule
This means that airports where the advanced scanners have already been installed - such as Berlin, Rome, Amsterdam and Milan - can start to use them once again, and therefore scrap their hand luggage liquid restrictions.
These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. Placing these items in the small bag and separating from your carry-on baggage facilitates the screening process.
You can carry liquids only in containers with a volume not exceeding 100 ml in a transparent, resealable bag no larger than 1 liter. Each passenger ist allowed to carry one bag.
Under current EU rules, liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs) included in hand baggage must generally be packed in containers holding no more than 100ml, though exceptions are made for special diets, baby products, and medicines, because traditional security equipment, like X-ray machines, cannot effectively detect liquid ...
According to TSA press secretary R. Carter Langston, the most common liquid mistake is forgotten water bottles. If you are carrying more than 3.4 ounces of liquid in a single container (even if it's water), you will have to discard it before entering security.
Which airports have scrapped the 100ml liquid rule?
TWO airports have confirmed that they have scrapped the long-running 100ml liquid rules. Both Birmingham and Edinburgh Airport will allow holidaymakers to take up to two litres of liquid in their hand luggage.
Stun guns, stun batons, clubs, tear gas, tasers, other disabling and incapacitating gases and sprays like animal repellent, capsicum and acid sprays, animal stunners and animal killers. Crowbars, drills saws blowtorches including cordless portable power tools, Blowtorches, tools with a blade or shaft of more than 6 cm.
Liquids. Liquids, gels, pastes and lotions are limited to 100 milliliters per container. Typical examples are toothpaste, shampoo, hair gel, perfumes, shaving cream, drinks, soups or syrups - but also peanut butter or camembert cheese.
The rules apply at all airports in the EU and in Norway, Iceland and Switzerland. HOW TO COMPLY WITH THE RULES? You are only allowed to take small quantities of liquids in your hand luggage. These liquids must be in individual containers with a maximum capacity of 100 millilitres each.
The new CT scanners are available in Terminal 1, Module D, and at the central security checkpoint in Terminal 2. This makes the entire security process even faster and safer.
Restrictions. You may not just bring everything that is on sale abroad with you. In Germany certain goods, such as pharmaceuticals, narcotics, but also media likely to harm minors and unconstitutional media are subject to restrictions or bans. You must declare funds of 10,000 euros or more.
To check bags or check in at the airport, you must be there a certain amount of time before scheduled departure: Within the U.S. – 45 minutes. To or from destinations outside the U.S. – 60 minutes.
TSA spokesperson R. Carter Langston said, in an interview with Reader's Digest, that "Millimeter wave imaging technology does not detect items inside a passenger's body or penetrate the skin," meaning "the body scanners cannot see anything inside of the body, including tampons or any other items."
Portable chargers or power banks containing a lithium ion battery must be packed in carry-on bags. Spare lithium batteries, which include both power banks and phone chargers, are prohibited in checked luggage.
Remember you have to remove all liquids when going through security and place them on the scanner. They have to be in a quart size ziplock bag and less than 3.4 ounces. So all large hairspray, shampoo, etc must be in your checked luggage.
This rule applies to all liquids, gels, creams, pastes, and aerosols. Think shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, conditioner, gel deodorants, roll-on deodorants, and your fancy $42 serum. But if you're wondering whether your solid deodorant will pass through the TSA, the answer is yes.
Liquids include: all drinks, including water. liquid or semi-liquid foods, for example soup, jam, honey and syrups. cosmetics and toiletries, including creams, lotions, oils, perfumes, mascara and lip gloss.
All liquids must be in containers no larger than 3.4 ounces, and all liquid containers must fit into a one clear quart size bag. This includes any liquid, including carry-on toiletries and over-the-counter cold medication. Gels are considered liquids for purposes of travel.
Toothpaste tubes 3.4 ounces or smaller can go in carry-on suitcases. Anything larger will need to be packed in checked luggage. Use a TSA-approved toiletry bag. If you're carrying on, put your toothpaste and other liquid toiletries in a quart-sized clear zip-top bag, per the TSA's recommendations.
