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Can I Carry It? — verified carry-on guide

Darf man Alcohol / Liquor ins Flugzeug mitnehmen?

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Handgepäck: ⚠ EINGESCHRÄNKT Aufgabegepäck: ⚠ EINGESCHRÄNKT

Ja, mit Einschränkungen — Alcohol ist im Handgepäck unter Einhaltung der Sicherheitslimits erlaubt. Carry-on: 100 ml minis in the quart bag.

  • · Carry-on: 100 ml minis in the quart bag
  • · Checked < 24% ABV (beer, wine): no limit
  • · Checked 24–70% ABV (liquor): max 5 L, unopened retail packaging
  • · > 70% ABV (140+ proof): banned in both bags
  • · FAA rule: you may only drink alcohol served by the airline — no BYO consumption onboard
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🥃 Alcohol rules checker

Enter the bottle’s ABV (alcohol %) and size. You may only consume alcohol served by the airline — carrying is fine.

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Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Handgepäck:

EINGESCHRÄNKT

Mini bottles (≤ 3.4 oz / 100 ml) that fit in your one quart bag are allowed in carry-on.

Aufgabegepäck:

EINGESCHRÄNKT

Yes for 24–70% ABV up to 5 liters in unopened retail packaging. Under 24% is unlimited. Over 70% is banned everywhere.

Rule conditions: Carry-on: 100 ml minis in the quart bagChecked < 24% ABV (beer, wine): no limitChecked 24–70% ABV (liquor): max 5 L, unopened retail packaging> 70% ABV (140+ proof): banned in both bagsFAA rule: you may only drink alcohol served by the airline — no BYO consumption onboard

Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.

Ausnahmen & Sonderfälle

Duty-free liquids exemption: Permitted in carry-on on connecting flights only if sealed in a Secure Tamper-Evident Bag (STEB) with receipt dated within 48 hours.

So verpacken Sie alcohol / liquor

Handgepäck: Mini bottles (≤ 3.4 oz / 100 ml) that fit in your one quart bag are allowed in carry-on.

Aufgabegepäck: Yes for 24–70% ABV up to 5 liters in unopened retail packaging. Under 24% is unlimited. Over 70% is banned everywhere.

Das Sicherheitspersonal am Flughafen trifft stets die endgültige Entscheidung vor Ort.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Alcohol in a carry-on?

Mini bottles (≤ 3.4 oz / 100 ml) that fit in your one quart bag are allowed in carry-on.

Can you pack Alcohol in checked luggage?

Yes for 24–70% ABV up to 5 liters in unopened retail packaging. Under 24% is unlimited. Over 70% is banned everywhere.

Can I drink my own mini bottles on the plane?

No. FAA rules only allow alcohol served by a flight attendant to be consumed onboard. Your minis must stay sealed for the whole flight.

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