London Stansted Main Terminal — liquid rules
Airlines: Ryanair (dominant), easyJet, Jet2
Stansted's security page says ordinary liquids must be in containers of 100ml or less, with capacity printed on the container. Liquids stay in your hand luggage during screening. The cited airport page does not state a clear-bag rule; bringing a clear resealable bag is a precaution, not an airport-confirmed requirement. Larger-container exemptions apply to essential medicines, special dietary requirements, baby food and baby milk.
Rule basis: Stansted has a single terminal with a single security checkpoint feeding all departure gates.
Liquid Limits is a travel planning tool, not an official aviation source. Always confirm with the airport before you travel.
Security at this terminal
Stansted's security page says ordinary liquids must be in containers of 100ml or less, with capacity printed on the container. Liquids stay in your hand luggage during screening. The cited airport page does not state a clear-bag rule; bringing a clear resealable bag is a precaution, not an airport-confirmed requirement. Larger-container exemptions apply to essential medicines, special dietary requirements, baby food and baby milk.
FAQs
What's the liquid rule at Stansted Main Terminal?
Stansted's security page says ordinary liquids must be in containers of 100ml or less. The capacity must be printed on the container; handwritten measurements or stickers are not accepted. Liquids stay in your hand luggage during screening. The page does not state a clear-bag requirement.
Is Stansted security still 100ml?
Yes, for ordinary liquids: use containers of 100ml or less with printed capacity. Larger containers cannot pass security even when only partly full, unless an exemption applies.
Do I need to take liquids out of my bag at Stansted?
No. Stansted's security page says liquids can stay in your hand luggage during the security search. Follow security staff instructions on the day.
Do I need a clear liquids bag at Stansted Airport?
The cited Stansted security page does not state a clear-bag rule, so we do not treat one as an airport-confirmed requirement. Carrying a clear resealable bag is a precaution, especially for transfer or return airports with different rules.
Does Stansted allow more than 100ml of liquid?
Ordinary liquid containers over 100ml cannot pass security, even when only partly full. Stansted lists larger-container exemptions for essential medicines, special dietary requirements, baby food and baby milk. For essential liquid medicine over 100ml, carry a medical note or prescription and only the quantity required for your journey. Follow security staff instructions.