Do I need a clear plastic bag for liquids at Shannon?

The official guidance we checked doesn't say. Bringing one clear resealable bag of up to 1 litre is a conservative extra.

Do I need to take liquids out of my bag at Shannon?

No — Shannon does not currently require liquids to be removed from cabin bags. Exceptions apply — see the exceptions listed on this page.

Shannon · Ireland · IATA SNN · ICAO EINN

Source check recorded

Shannon liquid rules: Yes — Shannon allows liquids up to 2L, with exceptions

Q: What's the maximum container size for liquids at Shannon?

Shannon currently allows containers up to 2L in cabin baggage. Exceptions: Shannon's 2-litre allowance is per container (from 7 September 2026); its announcement doesn't say whether a clear bag is still needed — bring one to be safe.

→Clear-bag rule not stated — bring one to be safe
→Liquids stay in your bag at security
→Shannon's 2-litre allowance is per container (from 7 September 2026); its announcement doesn't say whether a clear bag is still needed — bring one to be safe.

At security

Liquids up to 2L per container
Leave liquids in your bag
Shannon's 2-litre allowance is per container (from 7 September 2026); its announcement doesn't say whether a clear bag is still needed — bring one to be safe.
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Max liquid

2 L

Plastic bag

Unknown

Remove at security

Source check recorded

4 Oct 2026

Source

Shannon Airport Group

Source check recorded against Shannon Airport Group · 4 Oct 2026.

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Security

Will this pass the checkpoint?

Limited

Shannon: containers up to 2L (exceptions: Shannon's 2-litre allowance is per container (from 7 September 2026); its announcement doesn't say whether a clear bag is still needed — bring one to be safe.).

Source: Shannon Airport Group

Airline

Can this travel in cabin or checked baggage?

Airline-dependent

Your airline's cabin-bag size and weight limits still apply on top of security rules.

Border

Can you bring this into the destination country?

Unknown

Customs and import rules depend on where you land and what you carry — this airport page doesn't cover them.

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