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Peut-on apporter Contact Lenses & Solution en avion ?

Médicaments et santé

By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
La réponse courte
Cabine : ✓ OUI Soute : ✓ OUI

Oui — vous pouvez emporter contact lenses & solution en bagage cabine dans l'avion. Lenses: fine in both bags.

  • · Lenses: fine in both bags
  • · Solution ≤3.4 oz: drop it in the quart bag
  • · Solution >3.4 oz: allowed when declared as medically necessary
  • · Case liquid rides free with the lenses

💧 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.

Règles par autorité de sécurité

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Cabine :

OUI

Yes — lenses always. Solution: 3.4 oz or less, or declare bigger bottles as medically necessary.

Soute :

OUI

Yes — any size bottle.

Rule conditions: Lenses: fine in both bagsSolution ≤3.4 oz: drop it in the quart bagSolution >3.4 oz: allowed when declared as medically necessaryCase liquid rides free with the lenses

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

Exceptions et cas particuliers

Medically necessary exemption: Not subject to the 3.4 oz (100 ml) liquid limit. Declare to the screening officer at the checkpoint.

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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. Packing a whole bag? Plan it container by container →

Comment emballer contact lenses & solution

Bagage de cabine: Yes — lenses always. Solution: 3.4 oz or less, or declare bigger bottles as medically necessary.

Bagage en soute: Yes — any size bottle.

L’agent de contrôle a toujours le dernier mot pour décider si un article est autorisé.

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Foire aux questions

Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Contact Lenses in a carry-on?

Yes — lenses always. Solution: 3.4 oz or less, or declare bigger bottles as medically necessary.

Can you pack Contact Lenses in checked luggage?

Yes — any size bottle.

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