KL · Netherlands · updated 2026-06-01
KLM 100ml liquid rule
KLM does not set its own liquid limit — the airport you depart from does. At most airports that means containers of 100 ml or less in one clear resealable bag. At airports with next-generation CT scanners you may be allowed up to 2 litres per container and can leave liquids inside your bag. Because KLM flies from both kinds of airport, always pack to the 100 ml rule unless your departure airport is confirmed CT-equipped.
What to know before you pack
- Liquids go in one transparent resealable bag, roughly 20 × 20 cm, one bag per passenger, taken out at the X-ray unless the airport has CT scanners.
- The limit is the printed container size, not how much liquid is left inside it — a half-empty 200 ml bottle is still refused.
- Amsterdam Schiphol is fully on CT scanners — 2 L containers are allowed at security.
- On return flights, expect the departure airport's rules to apply, not KLM's.
KLM cabin bag at a glance
Frequently asked
Can I take 100ml liquids on KLM?
Yes. Containers of 100 ml or less inside one clear resealable bag are accepted on every KLM flight. Larger containers are only allowed where the departure airport has CT scanners and has publicly lifted the limit.
Does KLM count the liquid bag as part of my cabin allowance?
The clear liquid bag travels inside your cabin bag, so it counts toward your KLM hand luggage allowance (40 × 30 × 15 cm and up).
What happens if my liquid is over 100ml at KLM security?
Security, not the airline, makes the call. Over-size containers are surrendered at the checkpoint — there is no fee, but the item is not returned.
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Sources
- KLM baggage — checked 2026-06-01