Information for travelers

When traveling by air, there are a few things to keep in mind that can make your trip easier. Your luggage, both your hand luggage and the luggage you check in, must not be larger or heavier than what your airline allows, for example. It is also not allowed to bring anything on board an airplane and there are also special rules on how you must handle liquids that you bring with you in hand luggage.

Liquids, aerosols and jellies that you take with you in hand luggage must be stored in containers that hold a maximum of 100 ml (1 dl) each. The containers should be stored in a clear, resealable, one liter plastic bag. Only one bag per person is allowed. Medicines, baby food and diet food are normally allowed in your hand luggage as much as you need during the trip.

On the hand luggage page, the rules are explained in more detail, both regarding ordinary liquids and medicine, baby food and diet food. There you will also find information about what applies to liquids that you bought in duty-free shops at the airport.

How much luggage you are allowed to bring on board is determined by the airline you are traveling with. The number of bags that can be checked in, how much they can weigh and extra fees for certain luggage can vary somewhat between the companies, so always check what applies to your particular trip. For carry-on luggage, there are recommendations from IATA (the trade association of air transport companies) that many airlines follow, but the dimensions that the airlines apply can still vary between companies and for different types of aircraft.

You may not bring anything in your luggage. For the baggage that you check in, the rules are not as restrictive as for carry-on baggage, but there are still a number of items and substances that are not allowed to be taken with you. On the What can I bring on board page you will find more information about which items and substances are prohibited and permitted and what restrictions exist for them.