Dangerous Goods & Aviation Restrictions

According to international aviation law, passengers cannot carry certain dangerous goods aboard aircraft. Items deemed dangerous will be confiscated at security. If you have questions about a specific item, contact your airline directly.

Articles of Daily Use

• Briefcases and diplomat's cases with built-in alarm devices
• Non-rechargeable lithium batteries and cells (note: rechargeable mobile phone and laptop batteries are generally permitted)

Inflammable Materials

• Flammable solids such as matches and combustible items
• Propellants (flammable, non-flammable, deep-frozen, or toxic)
• Lighter gas and camping gas
• Camping stoves
• Combustible paste (e.g. fondue preparation)
• Flammable liquids such as lacquers, thinners, petrol, or solvents
• Flammable and non-flammable paints
• Objects that release flammable gases when in contact with water

Gases

• Irritant gases such as pepper spray, KO sprays, etc.
• Gas for lighters, camping stoves, and burners
• Butane gas bottles
• Gas cylinders
• Blue flame or cigar lighters
• Carbon cartridges for mineral water preparation

Health-Risk Goods

• Radioactive material
• Toxic and infectious substances (viruses, bacteria)

Other Dangerous Goods

• Explosives, ammunition, fireworks, and signal rockets
• Lithium batteries exceeding 2 g lithium per cell
• Oxidizing substances such as bleach and peroxide
• Corrosive substances such as acids, mercury, alkaline and cell battery liquids
• Magnetic objects classified as dangerous
• Electric shock weapons with explosives or compressed gases
• E-bikes and other lithium-powered personal transportation devices
• Combustion engines (lawnmowers, powered saws, etc.)
• Detonators, fuses, and military explosives
• Smoke-generating canisters