Darf man Eye Drops ins Flugzeug mitnehmen?
Ja, mit Einschränkungen — Eye Drops ist im Handgepäck unter Einhaltung der Sicherheitslimits erlaubt. ≤ 3.4 oz: rides in the liquids bag normally.
- · ≤ 3.4 oz: rides in the liquids bag normally
- · More: allowed as a medically necessary liquid — declare it at the checkpoint
- · Solid travel-size vials of artificial tears pass easiest
- · Checked: allowed
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💧 3-1-1 liquids rule checker
One quart-size (≈1 L) bag per passenger; every container must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less.
Fit is approximate — container shape decides real-world packing. Medically necessary liquids and infant food are exempt: declare them.
Regeln nach Sicherheitsbehörde
Rules by security authority
United States — TSA
Handgepäck:
EINGESCHRÄNKT
Yes in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less; as medication, larger reasonable quantities are allowed when declared.
Aufgabegepäck:
JA
Yes — but cabin air dries eyes; drops belong in your pocket, not the hold.
Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.
Ausnahmen & Sonderfälle
Medically necessary exemption: Not subject to the 3.4 oz (100 ml) liquid limit. Declare to the screening officer at the checkpoint.
Test Container Size in the 3-1-1 Liquids Planner
Check if your container capacity passes checkpoint screening or if it must be decanted into a compliant bottle.
💧 3-1-1 liquids rule checker
One quart-size (≈1 L) bag per passenger; every container must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less.
Fit is approximate — container shape decides real-world packing. Medically necessary liquids and infant food are exempt: declare them. Packing a whole bag? Plan it container by container →
So verpacken Sie eye drops
Handgepäck: Yes in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less; as medication, larger reasonable quantities are allowed when declared.
Aufgabegepäck: Yes — but cabin air dries eyes; drops belong in your pocket, not the hold.
Das Sicherheitspersonal am Flughafen trifft stets die endgültige Entscheidung vor Ort.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring Eye Drops in a carry-on?
Yes in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less; as medication, larger reasonable quantities are allowed when declared.
Can you pack Eye Drops in checked luggage?
Yes — but cabin air dries eyes; drops belong in your pocket, not the hold.
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