Ryanair

Hoverboard

Not permitted in hold or cabin.

Power bank

Max 100Wh per power bank, max 2 per passenger, cabin only.

E-cigarette / Vape

Must be in cabin bag, strictly no vaping on board.

Drone

Battery must be under 100Wh and carried in cabin.

Laptop

Counts toward your cabin bag allowance; must fit in the bag, not carried loose.

Cannabis / marijuana

No airline permits cannabis in any form regardless of local law at origin or destination.

Smart luggage (built-in battery)

Battery must be removed before placing in hold; carry removed battery in cabin.

Perfume / Cologne

Strictly 100ml in cabin; larger bottles must be checked.

Golf clubs

Accepted as checked sports equipment; standard excess baggage fees apply.

Baseball bat

Permitted in hold only as a sports item; excess baggage fees apply.

Ski poles

Accepted as checked sports equipment with the appropriate fee.

Hockey stick

Accepted as checked sports equipment; sports equipment fee applies.

Fishing rod

Accepted as sports equipment in hold; must be in protective case.

Firearms

Advance approval required; unloaded in locked hard-sided case, declared at check-in.

Lighter

One lighter permitted in cabin only; absorbed in security — no separate declaration needed.

Knife

Knives of any blade length are banned from cabin baggage on virtually all carriers worldwide.

Medication

Medicines in cabin are exempt from the liquids rule; carry prescription or pharmacy label.

Insulin

Exempt from liquids restriction; carry a doctor's letter for quantities over 100ml.

CPAP machine

Treated as a standard cabin bag; obtain medical clearance to use onboard.

Scissors

Only round-ended scissors with blades under 6cm are permitted in cabin; all others must be checked.

Multi-tool (Leatherman, Swiss Army knife)

Not permitted in cabin; must be placed in checked baggage.

Screwdriver

Screwdrivers are not permitted in cabin baggage regardless of length; must be in hold.

Hammer

Not permitted in cabin; must be packed in hold baggage.

Power drill

Not permitted in cabin baggage; must be in hold.

Wine

Bottles must be in checked baggage; duty-free wine purchased after security may be carried on board in a sealed bag.

Spirits / Liquor

Spirits above 24% ABV must be in checked baggage; max 5L per passenger in sealed, retail packaging.

Beer (canned)

Canned beer must be in checked baggage; consuming own alcohol in cabin is strictly prohibited.

Aerosol spray (hairspray, deodorant)

Max 100ml per aerosol in cabin within liquids bag; non-flammable aerosols up to 500ml may go in hold.

Hairspray

Max 100ml in cabin; up to 500ml permitted in checked baggage as a toiletry aerosol.

Nail polish

Max 100ml in cabin within the liquids bag; larger bottles must go in hold.

Nail polish remover

Acetone-based remover is flammable; max 100ml in cabin, larger quantities not permitted even in hold.

Safety matches

Safety matches — one small book — permitted in cabin only; no matches allowed in hold.

Fireworks / Flares

Fireworks, flares, and pyrotechnics are classified as explosives and are banned on all airlines in both cabin and hold.

Bicycle pump

Manual pumps are allowed in hold; CO₂ gas canisters are not accepted even if described as empty.

Musical instrument

Small instruments may be taken as cabin baggage if they fit in the overhead locker and within size limits.

Syringes

Permitted for medical use; carry a doctor's letter confirming the medical need.

Snow globe

Snow globes must be placed in hold baggage as the liquid content cannot be verified at 100ml or under.

Disposable razor

Disposable razors allowed in cabin; spare cartridges and individual blades must be in hold.

Safety razor

Safety razor without blade can go in cabin; blades must be in hold baggage.

Camping stove

Camping stoves that have ever contained flammable fuel are prohibited in both cabin and hold on virtually all airlines.

Camping stove fuel

Camping fuel (gas canisters, liquid fuel bottles) is prohibited as a flammable hazardous material on all commercial airlines.

Breast milk

Breast milk is exempt from the liquids rule and can be carried in quantities needed for the flight.

Baby formula / Breast milk

Exempt from liquids rules; carry the amount needed for your trip.

Walking cane / Crutches

Walking aids are permitted free of charge and are not counted as part of the cabin baggage allowance.

Curling iron

Electric curling irons are fine in cabin or hold; gas-powered versions must be in cabin only with no spare cartridges.

Extension cord

Electrical items including extension cords are permitted in hold; check them to avoid security delays.

Travel iron

Travel irons are accepted in hold baggage; ensure steam irons are fully empty of water.

Binoculars

Binoculars are universally permitted in both cabin and checked baggage with no restrictions.

Tablet / iPad

Counts toward your personal cabin bag allowance; must fit within your bag.

Camera

Cameras are permitted in cabin within your allowance; ensure the bag fits size requirements.

vape

Cabin baggage only; no vaping at any time onboard.

Glucose monitor / insulin pump

Permitted as a medical device; carry a doctor's letter to facilitate security screening.

Spray deodorant

Max 100ml in cabin within the liquids bag; up to 500ml in hold as a toiletry aerosol.

Mercury thermometer

Mercury thermometers are prohibited on all commercial flights due to the toxicity and spill risk of mercury.

Candles

Wax candles allowed in cabin or hold; scented candles are fine, but gel candles may be questioned at security.

Pepper spray / Mace

Not permitted in cabin or hold on any Ryanair flight.

Razor / Razor blades

Loose razor blades are prohibited in cabin baggage on all carriers; they must be in checked luggage.

Knitting needles

Permitted in cabin at the discretion of the security officer; bamboo or plastic needles are less likely to be queried.

Insect repellent

Aerosol repellent up to 100ml in cabin; up to 500ml in hold as a non-medicinal aerosol.

Bluetooth speaker

Bluetooth speakers with lithium batteries are permitted in cabin and hold; larger batteries (over 100Wh) in the battery may need to stay in carry-on.

Toy gun

Toy guns that resemble real firearms must be in hold baggage; clearly non-realistic toys are generally fine in cabin.

Camera tripod

Compact tripods within bag size limits may go in cabin; full-size tripods must be in hold.

Empty water bottle

Empty reusable water bottles are permitted in cabin on all airlines; fill after security at the airport.

Electric kettle

Permitted in cabin or hold baggage; ensure it is clean and dry.

Sleeping bag

Sleeping bags must fit within your checked bag allowance; they cannot be carried loose in cabin.

Taser / Stun gun

Tasers and stun guns are banned from cabin baggage on all commercial airlines.

Hair dryer

Hair dryers are universally permitted in both cabin and checked baggage with no restrictions.

Hair straightener / flat iron

Electric hair straighteners are permitted in cabin and hold; ensure they are cool before packing.

Electric shaver

Electric shavers are permitted in cabin and hold; lithium batteries inside the shaver are treated as a device battery.

Umbrella

Standard umbrellas must fit within your cabin bag; large golf umbrellas should be checked.

Nail clippers

Nail clippers are permitted in cabin baggage on virtually all airlines as they have a very short cutting edge.

Tweezers

Tweezers are permitted in carry-on baggage on all major airlines.

Lip balm

Lip balm in stick or pot form is permitted in cabin and hold on all airlines without restriction.

Padlock / combination lock

Padlocks are permitted on checked bags; staff may cut non-TSA locks if a security inspection is required.

Travel adapter / plug

Travel adapters are permitted in cabin and hold with no restrictions on any major airline.

Wet wipes / baby wipes

Wet wipes are permitted in cabin and hold on all airlines without restriction.

Safety pins

Safety pins are permitted in cabin and hold on all airlines.

Sewing needles

Sewing needles are permitted in carry-on and hold on most airlines; the final decision lies with the security officer.

Compass

Compasses are permitted in both cabin and checked baggage on all airlines.

Hiking boots

Hiking boots are permitted in cabin and hold on all airlines; count toward your baggage weight allowance.

Ski boots

Ski boots are accepted in hold and count toward checked baggage weight; sports equipment fees may apply.

Protein powder / Supplements

No specific restriction, but powders over 350ml in cabin may be subject to additional screening.

Smartphone

Smartphones are permitted in cabin on all airlines; spare lithium batteries or power banks must also be in cabin, not hold.

Contact lens solution

Quantities over 100ml are subject to the standard liquids rule unless accompanied by a medical note.

Hand sanitizer

Subject to the standard 100ml cabin liquids rule; larger bottles must be in checked baggage.

Water / Drinks

No bottled water through security; water can be purchased airside or in-flight.

Fresh fruit

Fruit is generally permitted on the aircraft, but destination country biosecurity rules govern what can be brought off the plane.

Shampoo

Max 100ml in cabin within the liquids bag; unlimited quantity permitted in checked baggage.

Toothpaste

Subject to the 100ml liquids rule in cabin on all major airlines; larger tubes must be in hold.

Sunscreen

Max 100ml in cabin liquids bag; aerosol sunscreen up to 500ml permitted in hold.

Hand cream / moisturiser

Subject to the 100ml liquids/gels rule in carry-on on all major airlines.

Electric toothbrush

Electric toothbrushes are permitted in cabin and hold on all airlines; the lithium battery inside is treated as a device battery.