The general rule for liquids taken on a plane in hand luggage is that each liquid container must be no more than 100 milliliters (3.4 ounces) and all containers must fit inside one transparent, resealable plastic bag with a total capacity of no more than 1 liter. The number of containers you can bring is only limited by fitting them all inside this 1-liter bag. Exceptions exist for items like medications, baby food, and duty-free liquids. Some airports, such as Edinburgh and Birmingham in the UK, allow containers up to 2 liters each without the need to remove them at security, but this is not common worldwide.
In summary:
- Standard limit: Containers max 100 ml each
- All containers combined must fit in a 1-liter clear bag
- Number of containers limited by bag capacity, not explicitly by count
- Exceptions for medicines, baby food, duty-free liquids
- Some airports allow up to 2-liter containers in hand luggage (e.g., Edinburgh, Birmingham)
This applies primarily to hand luggage; checked baggage liquid limits are generally more lenient with fewer restrictions. Let me know if more specific information is needed for a particular airport or airline.
