London City Airport is committed to processing passengers as quickly as possible. Passengers are advised to allow additional time for security processing, particularly during peak times. We appreciate your understanding.
Baggage rules vary between airlines and the type of ticket purchased. You are advised to check baggage rules with your airline before arriving at London City Airport.
*For information regarding ski equipment, please scorll to the bottom of the page.
Click here for airline contact details.
Hand baggage
Passengers traveling from London City Airport with hand baggage should ensure that their luggage size is acceptable with their airlines.
Liquids in Hand Baggage
Government authorities in many countries have now defined restrictions on the type and quantity of liquids that may be carried in hand baggage through an airport, or on flights arriving at, or departing from their country.
Body Scanner
In accordance with DfT regulations, a new body scanner has been installed in LCY central search and will begin to be used with randomly-selected passengers from September 1. Click here to read more.
The European Union (EU) Liquid Policy
The European Union agreed a new policy to protect air travellers against the current security threat.
The EU rules on liquids apply to all air passengers travelling from any EU airport, including UK airports, as well those travelling from Albania, Kosovo, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Switzerland and Ukraine, regardless of their destination. The changes became effective on 6 November 2006. Limited quantities of liquids, gels or pastes must be held in individual containers not exceeding 100ml (approximately 3.5 fl. oz). These may include:
The containers must be carried in a separate clear plastic bag that does not exceed 20cm x 20cm (8 inches x 8 inches) or equivalent to one litre (1.75 pint) capacity.
Items must fit in the bag comfortably and the bag must be completely closed. At the airport security search, the plastic bag must be removed from the cabin bag so it can be x-ray screened separately.
You will also need to remove any large electrical items, laptops, pads and Kindles as these will be screened separately.
This list below has been taken from the Department for Transport website. It outlines which items are prohibited in the cabin or hold of the aircraft. Some items are prohibited by the London City Airports Security Management Team in accordance with other UK Airports. Please note that this list is non-exhaustive.
Items purchased at duty free
The duty free items purchased previously as part of an earlier flight may proceed through security, but must be in a sealed transparent, tamper evidence bag with the receipt inside the bag dated within the proceeding 24hrs.
| Sports Equipment | Allowed in hand baggage? |
Allowed in hold baggage? |
| Sports parachute | YES | YES |
| Bat, Racquet or sports stick | NO | YES |
| Snooker, Pool or billiard cue | NO | YES |
| Golf clubs | NO | YES |
| Darts | NO | YES |
| Walking/hiking poles | NO | YES |
| Ice skates | NO | YES |
| Fishing rods | NO | YES |
| Catapult | NO | YES |
| Firearms (including replica firearms) | NO | Check with airline before your travel |
| Harpoon or spear gun | NO | YES |
| Crossbow | NO | YES |
| Martial arts equipment, including knuckledusters, clubs, coshes, rice flails and nun-chucks. | NO | YES |
| Diving equipment (note that oxygen cylinders for diving are not allowed in hold or hand baggage) | YES | YES |
|
* This is a London City Airport Rule in line with most UK Airports |
| Ammunition | Allowed in hand baggage? |
Allowed in hold baggage? |
| Guns or firearms of any kind (includes air rifles, starting pistols etc.) |
NO | NO |
| Blasting caps | NO | NO |
| Detonators and fuses | NO | NO |
| Replica or imitation explosive devices, including replica and model guns |
NO | NO |
| Mines, grenades and other explosive military stores |
NO | NO |
| Fireworks and other pyrotechnics | NO | NO |
| Smoke canisters | NO | NO |
| Smoke cartridges | NO | NO |
| Dynamite | NO | NO |
| Gunpowder | NO | NO |
| Plastic explosive, including black powder and percussion caps |
NO | NO |
| Flares in any form | NO | NO |
| Hand grenades | NO | NO |
| Gun cigarette lighters | NO | NO |
* This is a London City Airport Rule in line with most UK Airports
| Chemicals and Toxic Substances | Allowed in hand baggage? |
Allowed in hold baggage? |
| Oxidisers and organic peroxides, including bleach and car body repair kits |
NO | NO |
| Acids and alkalis (spillable 'wet' batteries etc.) |
NO | NO |
| Corrosives or bleaching agents, including mercury and chlorine |
NO | NO |
| Vehicle batteries and vehicle fuel systems | NO | NO |
| Defensive/disabling sprays including mace, pepper spray and tear gas |
NO | NO |
| Radioactive materials, including medicinal or commercial isotopes |
NO | NO |
| Poisons and toxic substances, including rat poison |
NO | NO |
| Infectious substances or biological hazards (infected blood, bacteria, viruses etc.) |
NO | NO |
| Material that could spontaneously ignite or combust (burst into flames) |
NO | NO |
| Fire extinguishers | NO | NO |
|
* This is a London City Airport Rule in line with most UK Airports |
| Baby Food and Baby Milk |
Allowed in hand baggage? |
Allowed in hold baggage? |
| Breast milk, formula milk or cow's milk |
YES | YES |
| (but only if baby is travelling with the parent) |
||
| Powdered milk | YES | YES |
|
(With no restriction with the amount that can be carried) |
||
| Sterilised water | YES | YES |
| (but must be in a baby's bottle) | ||
| Soya milk for babies | YES | YES |
| Baby food of various consistencies | YES | YES |
* You are allowed to take enough baby food or milk for the journey in your cabin baggage. In some cases this may be over 100ml. The adult carrying the baby food or milk may be asked to taste it.
| Medication and Medical Equipment Items |
Allowed in hand baggage? |
Allowed in hold baggage? |
| Cooling gel packs | YES | YES |
| Medical equipment (CPAP and TENS machines, etc.) |
YES | YES |
| Tablets and capsules | YES | YES |
|
(There is no restriction on the number of tablets or capsules you can carry) |
YES | |
| Essential liquid medicines | YES | YES |
| Hypodermic syringes | YES | YES |
| Inhalers | YES | YES |
| Oxygen cylinders | YES | NO |
| (but always check with your airline first) |
* This is a London City Airport Rule in line with most UK Airports
| Work Tools | Allowed in hand baggage? |
Allowed in hold baggage? |
| Tool with a blade or shaft longer than 3cm* (screwdriver, chisel etc.) |
NO | YES |
| Drill and drill bits | NO | YES |
| Stanley knife | NO | YES |
| Saw (includes portable power saw) | NO | YES |
| Screwdriver | NO | YES |
| Hammer | NO | YES |
| Pliers | NO | YES |
| Wrench or spanner | NO | YES |
| Bolt gun or nail gun | NO | YES |
| Crowbar | NO | YES |
| Blowtorch | NO | YES |
* This is a London City Airport Rule in line with most UK Airports
| Personal Items | Allowed in hand baggage? |
Allowed in hold baggage? |
| Christmas Crackers | NO | NO |
| Ink or Toner Cartridges | NO | NO |
| Corkscrew | NO | YES |
| Spoon | YES | YES |
| Knife(with a sharp or pointed blade and/or a blade longer than 3cm*) |
NO | YES |
| Small scissors (with blades no longer than 3cm*) |
YES | YES |
| Large scissors (with blades longer than 3cm*) |
NO | YES |
| Round-ended/blunt scissors (of any length) |
YES | YES |
| Cigar Cutters* | NO | YES |
| Fixed-cartridge razor blade (disposable razor) |
YES | YES |
| Nail clippers/nail file | YES | YES |
| Tweezers | YES | YES |
| Knitting needles | YES | YES |
| Sewing needles | YES | YES |
| Umbrella | YES | YES |
| Walking stick/cane, walking aid |
YES | YES |
| Pushchair | YES | YES |
| Wheelchair | YES | YES |
| Safety matches | YES | YES |
| 'Strike anywhere' matches (non-safety matches) |
NO | NO |
| Inflated,air filled sports balls (eg rugby and footballs) |
NO | NO |
| Fireworks, flares and other pyrotechnics, including party poppers and toy caps |
NO | NO |
| Cigarette lighter | NO | NO |
| (but you may carry a single lighter on your person) |
||
| Contact lens solution | YES | YES |
| (but no more than 100ml) |
* This is a London City Airport Rule in line with most UK Airports
| Sports Equipment | Fee | Accepted Content | ||
| Winter sports luggage | CHF 30,00 / EUR 25,00 / GBP 20,00 | ski and snowboard equipment | ||
| Additional sports equipment | CHF 50,00 / EUR 40,00 / GBP 35,00 | |||
| Additional baggage | CHF 10,00 / EUR 8,00 / GBP 7,00 | overweight baggage (per kilo) |
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