Security Requirements at Luton Airport
Hand Luggage Requirements
- One piece of hand luggage per customer (laptop's count as one piece of hand luggage).
- Hand Luggage must fit within the following measurements (56cm long x 45 centmetre high x 25 centimetres deep.
- All items exceeding this size must be checked in.
- Musical Instruments are allowed as a second item of hand luggage.
- Puschairs, Wheelchairs and walking aids are permitted (they will be screened).
Hand luggage restrictions on liquids
- Liquids must be carried in a clear plastic bag.
- The bag must be no greater in size than 20cm x 18cm.
- The bag must be sealed and presented seprately at X-ray.
- Only one bag of liquids per passenger is permitted.
- Liquids must be carried within separate containers and the containers must not exceed a capacity of 100ml.
- Any liquids that do not meet these restrictions must be checked in.
Bags are available in vending machines at Luton Airport.
Items not allowed in Hand Luggage
- Guns, Firearms and Weapons.
- Flare pistols and starter pistols.
- Air Pistols, Rifles, Pellet Guns, Toy Guns, Ball Bearing Guns.
- Industrial Bolt an Nail Guns
- Cross Bows and Catapults.
- Stun or shocking devices.
- Harpoon or Spear Guns.
- Animal Humane Killers.
- Any gun-shaped novelties (lighters etc).
- Sharp objects, pointed/edged weapons.
- Axes, Hatches, Knives, Lock Knives, Meat Cleavers, Machetes, Sabres, Swords and Swordsticks.
- Arrows, Darts, Spears, Harpoons, Open Razors, Scalpels, Scissors.
- Crampons, Ice Axes, Ice Picks, Ice Skates, Ski and Walking/Hiking Poles.
- Household Cutlery, Corkscrews, Knitting Needles, Tweezers.
- Any sharp or pointed tools - screwdrivers, saws, crowbars, hammers, wrenches, spanners.
- Blunt instruments that could potentially cause injury.
- Baseball/Softball/Cricket Bats.
- Golf Clubs, Lacrosse Sticks, Hockey Sticks.
- Snooker/Billiard/Pool Cues.
- Canoe/Kayak paddles.
- Fishing Rods, Skate Boards.
- Any Martial Arts Weapons.
- Explosives and Flammable substances
- Ammunition, Detonators, Explosives, Mines, Grenades, Fireworks.
- Gas Containers, Turpentine, Paint Thinner, Petrol, Gas, Aerosol Spray Paint, Lighter Fluid.
- Alcoholic Beverages exceeding 140% proof.
- Smoke Cannisters, Non-safety matches.
- Toxic and Chemical substances that could cause harm
- Acids and Alkalis.
- Mace, Tear Gas, Pepper Spray.
- Poisons.
- Infected Bloo, Bacteria, Viruses.
- Fire Extinguishers.
- Corrosive or Bleaching substances.
Items allowed in Hand Luggage
- Medically required items
- Medicines in pressurise containers (each container not exceeding half a litre).
- Medicines in excess of the 100ml liquid limit.
- All items/liquids carried due to medical requirements will need the associated proof of requirement issued by your Doctor
- Items needed when travelling with babies or small children.
- Milk exceeding 100ml.
- Baby Food.
- Nappies and Wet Wipes.
- Lotions and Gels (these must adhere to the 100ml liquid rules - see above).
- Push Chairs and Buggies (these will still need to go the the X-Ray machine).
- Note: All milks and baby food will need to be tasted to prove authenticity.
- Any Duty Free Purchases
- Perfumes, Spirits, Wines, Tobacco.
- Hairsprays and Deodorants.
- Toiletries, Perfumes, Aftershaves.
Items not permitted on an Aircraft at all
- Oxidizers or Organic Peroxides.
- Tear Gas or any Gas Cylinders.
- Wet Cell Car Batteries.
- Live Virus Materials or infected blood
- Fireworks, Flammable Liquids and Solids, Non-safety matches.
- Instruments containing Mercury or Magnets.
- Poisons, Weed Killer, Cyanide, Arsenic.
- Acids or Alkalis, Corrisive Materials
- Radioactive Materials.
- Creosote, Oiled Paper, Quicklime.
The above is a guide only, please confirm with your airline if you have any specific quieries regarding your travelling arrangements.
In addition you may find the following website useful for travel advice when flying from Luton Airport - Department of Transport