Medical

🩹 First aid kit

Rules differ by region: Scissors in a first aid kit must comply with regional blade-length limits (US: 4 inches, UK/EU: 6cm). Liquid antiseptic, cream and gel are subject to the 100ml carry-on rule.

💼 Cabin bag

Depends

Most contents permitted. Scissors blade under 4 inches: allowed. Liquid antiseptic: max 100ml. Tweezers: permitted.

✈️ Hold (checked)

Yes

Permitted.

💡 Tip: Most first aid kit contents are permitted in carry-on. Items to watch: scissors (blade must be under 4 inches/6cm), liquid antiseptic and cream (100ml rule). Solid items like plasters, bandages and gloves are unrestricted.

Common questions

Yes, with caveats. Scissors must meet blade-length limits (4 inches in the US, 6cm elsewhere), and any liquids like antiseptic or cream must be in 100ml containers inside your liquids bag.

Long scissors, scalpels or surgical blades. Liquids over 100ml. Everything else — plasters, bandages, tweezers, thermometers, gloves — is fine.

Carry-on gives you access during the flight. If it contains oversized scissors or large liquid antiseptic, move those items to checked baggage.