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Can I take shampoo in flight?

Published in Air Travel Liquids 2 mins read

Yes, you can take shampoo on a flight, but there are restrictions depending on whether you pack it in your carry-on or checked baggage.

Carry-on Luggage

  • Liquids Restriction: According to the reference, liquids in containers up to 100 ml (3.4 ounces) are allowed in your carry-on baggage. The total volume of all liquids must be at most 1 liter (34 ounces) per passenger.
  • Example: You can bring multiple travel-sized shampoos, each in a container no larger than 100 ml, as long as the total volume of all your liquids stays below 1 liter.

Checked Baggage

  • Volume Allowed: You can take shampoo in your checked baggage, and the reference indicates that any volume of shampoo is allowed up to 0.5 liters.
  • Example: You can pack a standard-sized bottle of shampoo (up to 500ml) in your checked bag without any issues.

Summary Table

Item Carry-on Checked Baggage
Shampoo Containers up to 100 ml (3.4 oz) each Any volume up to 0.5 liters (16.9 oz)
Total Up to 1 liter (34 oz) total liquids No limit on total liquids, if under 0.5 liter for shampoo

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