Rules concerning hand baggage
Rules on the content and quantity of liquid which passenger are allowed to take on board a flight entered into force within the European Union and EFTA states (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland) on 6 November 2006. These rules apply to all international flights to and from Iceland and to all flights within the European Union and EFTA states. Domestic flights in Iceland are exempted. These rules set restrictions on what passengers are allowed to carry in hand baggage past the security gate.

Click the links below for further information on the rules:

• Liquid can be carried in hand baggage provided that certain conditions are fulfilled
• Before arriving for check-in in the departure hall of an aerodrome
• Travelling with liquid which is bought after security check and on board an airplane
• A list of items which are banned in hand baggage
• Common questions

Information in English / download a brochure

Current rules on the transport of liquid in hold baggage in airplanes remain unchanged. It should be mentioned that air operators can further limit the size of baggage. An information brochure is available at Keflavik Aerodrome, Egilsstaðir Aerodrome, Akureyri Aerodrome, and the main travel agencies.

Rules which limit the size of hand baggage that passengers are allowed to carry on flights entered into force on 6 May 2007.

Brochure on stricter rules on hand baggage