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KLM hand luggage & liquid rules

KLM lets every passenger take one cabin bag (55×35×25 cm, up to 12 kg) plus a personal accessory (40×30×15 cm). Liquids at Schiphol follow the CT-scanner rule of up to 2 L per container; elsewhere the standard 100 ml rule applies.

Cabin bag allowance

Personal item40 × 30 × 15 cm

Overhead cabin bag55 × 35 × 25 cm · 12 kg

Liquid rules on this airline

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.

Duty-free & connections

Duty-free bought at Schiphol travels sealed with receipt for any onward connection.

Medicines, baby milk, batteries & vapes

Baby food, medical liquids and formula are exempt from the 100 ml rule.

Frequently asked

Can I take 2 litres of water through Amsterdam Schiphol on KLM?

Yes — Schiphol runs CT scanners, so 2 L containers are allowed in the cabin.

Main hubs

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

Sources

KLM baggage — checked 2026-06-01

Last reviewed 2026-06-01.