Lyon Airport liquid rules (LYS) — 2026 hand luggage guide

Lyon · France · IATA LYS · ICAO LFLL

Based on regional guidance

Terminal

All terminals

At Lyon Saint-Exupery, liquids must be 100ml or smaller

→Containers up to 100ml only
→All liquids in one 1-litre clear bag
→Bigger bottles go in checked luggage

At security

Liquids up to 100ml allowed
Take liquids out into the tray
Liquids must be in one 1L clear bag
Metal bottles may need separate screening
Rules may differ at your destination airport

Max liquid

100 ml

Plastic bag

Required

Remove at security

Yes

Scanner

Standard X-ray

Last verified

20 May 2025

Source

EU passenger guidance

Based on EU passenger guidance guidance as a fallback. Confirm with the airport before travel.

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Lyon Airport liquid rules — FAQs (2026)

What are the liquid rules at Lyon Airport in 2026?

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) currently applies the EU 100ml hand luggage liquid rule. Each container must be 100ml or smaller and fit inside a single 1-litre clear resealable bag, one bag per passenger.

Does Lyon Airport allow liquids over 100ml in hand luggage?

We have not seen an official announcement that Lyon Airport allows hand luggage liquids over 100ml. Pack to the 100ml rule and follow airport signage on the day.

What is the hand luggage liquid allowance at Lyon Saint-Exupéry?

Up to 100ml per container, all inside one transparent resealable bag of roughly 1 litre. Larger bottles need to go in checked baggage or be bought duty-free airside.

Can I take duty-free liquids through Lyon Airport?

Duty-free liquids bought airside at Lyon can travel in your cabin bag if they're sealed in a tamper-evident bag (STEB) with the receipt visible. If you connect via another airport, the transfer airport's rules apply.

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