FR · Ireland · updated 2026-06-01
Ryanair medication liquid rules
Essential liquid medicines are exempt from the 100 ml rule on Ryanair flights. You can carry more than 100 ml in hand luggage if you have supporting documentation — usually a prescription or a doctor's letter — and declare it at the security checkpoint.
Send these rules to whoever you're travelling with.
What to know before you pack
- Keep medicines in their original labelled packaging so the name matches your documentation.
- Insulin, inhalers, liquid painkillers, eye drops and gel cold packs used medically all count as essential medicines.
- Split your supply between hand luggage and hold luggage where possible in case of delays or lost bags.
- Baby food, formula and expressed milk are exempt from the 100 ml limit in reasonable quantities.
- Prescription liquid medication is exempt when accompanied by the prescription or a doctor's note.
- E-cigarettes and vape devices must travel in the cabin — never in checked bags. Spare lithium batteries and power banks are cabin-only.
Ryanair cabin bag at a glance
Personal item: 40 × 20 × 25 cm
Overhead bag: 55 × 40 × 20 cm · 10 kg · paid on some fares
Frequently asked
Do I need a prescription for liquid medicine on Ryanair?
For quantities over 100 ml, bring a prescription or doctor's letter. Under 100 ml, medicine can simply go in your clear liquid bag with no paperwork.
Where should medication go on a Ryanair flight?
In your cabin bag, within easy reach. Medicines you may need during the flight should never be checked into the hold.
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Sources
- Ryanair baggage FAQ — checked 2026-06-01