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Where can I get a resealable clear plastic bag?
The bags can be bought in most grocery stores. Bags will also be available at the entrance to security at most airports. -
Can I bring lipstick or deo-stick in my hand luggage?
Yes, cosmetic items with solid contents can be taken in hand luggage. Roll-on deodorant contains liquid, and must be placed in the bag (see above). -
Can I bring baby food in my hand luggage?
Yes: food necessary for use on the trip is allowed. This includes both baby food (breast milk, baby food in jars, etc.) and other food that is necessary. -
Can I take medicine in my hand luggage?
Yes, medicine necessary for use on the trip is allowed to be carried with you. A prescription or certificate from a doctor must be brought if the medicine package is not marked with a label from a pharmacy. -
How to prevent the tax-free bag from being stopped at the security checkpoint?
The shopping bag must be sealed, and the receipt must be clearly visible inside the bag. Sealed duty-free bag can be opened for analysis of liquid contents. If you are going to travel on from your first flight (transfer), you must inform the security inspectors of this. They will then seal your tax-free goods in a new bag. -
What foods are allowed in hand luggage?
Examples of foods that are allowed: fresh fruit, whole eggs, dry cake base, crackers, meat, brown cheese. A typical packed lunch for your own needs is also allowed, for example with butter, ham and cheese. Also, keep in mind that you can bring an empty drinking bottle through security and fill it with water for free in the terminal. -
Can I bring cake?
You can bring dry cakes and biscuits. Cakes containing cream, or other liquid or spreadable fillings, are not permitted. -
Can liquids be sent in checked baggage?
Check with the airline you are traveling with, not all companies allow bottles in checked luggage.
Luggage rules
The EU and EEA have common luggage rules, but airlines and customs authorities in different countries may have different restrictions on what you can bring.
Useful information
Checked baggage
Avinor has an obligation to inspect checked baggage for prohibited and dangerous items. This may result in your baggage being opened without obtaining consent. If your baggage has been opened, you will find information about this inside the baggage.
Assessment
The security officer has the authority to stop items they assess that may threaten onboard safety, even if the item is listed as permitted or is not included in the regulations.
Check with the airline
Airlines may impose stricter rules on what you can bring as carry-on and checked baggage, so we recommend that you check what your airline allows. This is especially true for lithium batteries and ammunition. See also useful information from the Civil Aviation Authority.
What can you bring in your carry-on luggage and what can you bring in checked luggage?
Below you will find lists for what you can bring as checked baggage and what you can bring in hand luggage. If you have something that is not mentioned here, the security inspector will assess whether the item could threaten safety on board.
| Item | Hand Luggage | Checked luggage |
|---|---|---|
| Knives, scissors (blade length over 6 cm) | No | Yes |
| Knives, scissors (blade length less than 6 cm) | Yes | Yes |
| Wallpaper knives | No | Yes |
| Fountain knives, pocket knives (lockable blade, any length) | No | Yes |
| Axes, Meat Axes, Ice Axes, Ice Picks | No | Yes |
| Razors and blades | No | Yes |
| Disposable planers | Yes | Yes |
| Tweezers | Yes | Yes |
| Ice crampons | No | Yes |
| Scalpels | No | Yes |
| Syringes for medical use | Yes | Yes |
| Umbrellas | Yes | Yes |
| Knitting needles, crochet hooks | Yes | Yes |
| Cigar cutters | Yes | Yes |
| Nail files | Yes | Yes |
| National costume brooches | Yes | Yes |
| Fish hooks | Yes | Yes |
Tool
| Item | Carry-on baggage | Checked baggage |
|---|---|---|
| Blowtorches (without fuel) | No | Yes |
| Crowbar | No | Yes |
| Drill | No | Yes |
| Teasing | No | Yes |
| Hammers | No | Yes |
| Saws | No | Yes |
| Chainsaw with fuel container | No | No |
| Wrenches | No | Yes |
| Screwdriver (blade length over 6 cm) | No | Yes |
| Screwdriver (blade length less than 6 cm) | Yes | Yes |
| Wallpaper knives | No | Yes |
| Pliers | No | Yes |
| Handcuffs | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlights (large/heavy) | No | Yes |
The main rule is that it is not allowed to bring liquids in hand luggage. However, it is possible to bring smaller amounts of liquid, provided that:
- The liquids are in containers that hold up to 100 milliliters each (containers that hold more than 100 ml are not allowed, regardless of how much liquid they contain).
- The containers are placed in a transparent, resealable ("zip-lock") and closed plastic bag with a capacity of no more than 1 litre.
- Only one 1-litre bag is allowed per traveller.
What is considered liquid?
Anything that is liquid, spreadable or in gaseous form is covered by the rules for liquid. Frozen liquids are still considered liquids. For example, water, soft drinks, wine, spreads, gels, creams, deodorants, perfumes, lip gloss, mascara, toothpaste, shaving foam, aerosols and objects with similar consistencies. Containers that contain liquid together with something else, such as canned fruit in brine, are also considered liquid.
Pay special attention to the following articles:
Unopened or sealed bottles of drinks, beverage cartons, the following foods are also considered liquid: yogurt, cream cheese, chocolate spread, mackerel in tomato, jam and honey. These are articles that are confiscated daily at the security checkpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions:
| Item | Hand Luggage | Checked luggage |
|---|---|---|
| Aerosols | Yes* | No** |
| Liquids with an alcohol content of more than 70 percent | No**** | No |
| Disposable Gas Lighter | Yes*** | No |
| Refillable gas lighter | Yes*** | No |
| Lighter that mixes air and gas before ignition (must have a fuse mechanism) | Yes*** | No |
| Liquid fuel lighter absorbed in cotton/cotton | Yes*** | No |
| Unabsorbed liquid fuel lighter | No | No |
| Refill gas or extra fuel for lighter | No | No |
| Safety matches only one box per person | Yes | No |
| Other types of matches | No | No |
| Spray paint cans, turpentine, paint thinner | No | No |
| Liquid fuels (petrol, diesel, ethanol) | No | No |
| Flammable solids or reactive substances, including magnesium | No | No |
| Parts of motor vehicle fuel system that have contained fuel | No | No |
| Fuel containers that have contained fuel | No | No |
| Chainsaw with fuel container | No | No |
* Maximum 100 ml in hand luggage, ref. main rule on liquids
**Class 2.2 aerosols (non-flammable and/or toxic propellant) are permitted. Max 500 ml/g per unit, max 2 l/kg per person in checked baggage
Maximum one lighter per person. The lighter must be placed in a transparent 1-liter bag through security, and must be carried on one's person on board the aircraft.
Explosives are generally not allowed on board aircraft.
In Norway, exceptions have been made to the general European ban on ammunition in checked baggage. However, airlines may have their own regulations that are stricter than the regulatory requirements.
Other explosives cannot be taken on planes, neither as checked baggage nor hand baggage. This includes:
- Imitations of grenades, mines, explosives, explosives
- Gas and gas containers (butane, propane, acetylene, oxygen*)
- Fireworks, flares, pyrotechnics ("party poppers", gunpowder patches)
- Detonators, prison caps and fuses
- Explosives, including detonators, fuses, grenades, mines and explosives
*Oxygen is allowed in containers of max 500ml/g per unit, max 2L/kg per person.
Hazardous chemical substances are prohibited on board aircraft.
The ban applies to both checked baggage and carry-on baggage, and includes:
- Fire extinguisher
- Pepper spray, tear gas
- Acids, alkaline (liquid-filled batteries)
- Bleaching or corrosive substances (mercury, chlorine, car batteries)
- Toxic or infectious substances (rat poison, infected blood, bacteria, viruses)
- Radioactive material
Weapons and weapons-like objects can under no circumstances be taken as hand baggage.
However, it is possible to travel with weapons as checked baggage, but the main rule is that the transport of weapons must be applied for and approved before you travel. The rules vary slightly between the different airlines, so check with the airline you are traveling with well in advance about the rules that apply to your trip. Keep in mind that you'll need to verify that you have a valid firearms license, and be aware that additional charges may apply when shipping weapons.
Civil Aviation Authority: Travel with firearms
| Item | Carry-on baggage | Checked baggage |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm | No | Yes |
| Imitations of weapons | No | Yes |
| Toy guns | No | Yes |
| Weapon Parts | No | Yes |
| Air rifles, paintball guns | No | Yes |
| Flare guns, starter pistols | No | Yes |
| Nail guns | No | Yes |
| Crossbows, harp guns | No | Yes |
| Slingshots, slings | No | Yes |
| Animal killing equipment | No | Yes |
| Stun | No | No |
| Item | Hand Luggage | Checked luggage |
|---|---|---|
| Bat | No | Yes |
| Billiard cues | Yes | Yes |
| Fishing Rods | Yes | Yes |
| Fish hooks | Yes | Yes |
| Golf Clubs | No | Yes |
| Harpoons, spears | No | Yes |
| Hoverboard, Segway, Solowheel, Balance glider etc. | No | No |
| Ice hockey sticks | No | Yes |
| Martial arts equipment (fighting gloves, clubs, batons, nunchakos, shurikens, etc.) | No | Yes |
| Paddles | Yes | Yes |
| Bows and arrows | No | Yes |
| Skateboard | Yes | Yes |
| Trekking poles | Yes | Yes |
| Skates | No* | Yes |
| Camping stoves ( new/unused equipment) | Yes | Yes |
| Camping stoves ( used equipment) | No | No** |
| Swords, sabres, swords, machetes | No | Yes |
| Tents, tent poles, tent pegs | Yes | Yes |
| Dart darts | Yes | Yes |
* Ice skates can be allowed in hand luggage if they do not pose any threat due to the skate's construction.
**Used camping stoves can be carried as checked baggage on some airlines. Check with the company you will be travelling with.
In power banks/emergency chargers, mobile phones, tablets and PCs, you will often find lithium batteries. Here you get an overview of what you can take in checked baggage and what must be put in your hand luggage. The main rule is that no types of lithium batteries are allowed in checked baggage.
Emergency charger/ power bank
An emergency charger (power bank) or other spare batteries with lithium are forbidden to carry in checked baggage. These must be packed in hand luggage. But also in hand luggage, there is a limitation in size and number. Check with your airline what you can bring on board the cabin.
Tool
Many batteries for tools contain lithium-ion. Such a battery is only allowed in checked baggage if it is in the tool and the tool is secured against starting. Normally, this means that it is located in a dedicated transport box.
Check with the airline
Airlines have restrictions on how large and how many lithium batteries you can take in your hand luggage. Please contact the airline you will be travelling with if you have any questions about lithium batteries.
- The 100ml rule that applies to liquids does not apply to liquid medicines
- Liquid medicines do not need to be packed in the 1-litre bag.
- If the medicine needs to be cooled, a cooling element is allowed. You can bring the cooling elements you need for your flight.
- If you can bring a prescription, that's fine. This makes the security check easier.
These are only allowed in hand luggage and must be secured against activation. Battery or device must not be charged on board. Max 100Wh battery power, 2g lithium, and the battery type must be tested according to UN38.3.