Can I take this from one country to another?
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Cabin liquid limits, airport screening rules and what may be refused at security.
Food, dairy, honey, alcohol and customs restrictions when crossing countries.
We show where the answer comes from — airport, operator, government or official guidance where available.
Real questions, routed answers
19015 route-specific answers and growing. Each one checks the departure airport, the airline and the destination border.
- Food
Can you take olive oil from Greece to the UK?
Olive oilGreece → the UKRead answer - Food
Can you take honey from Greece to the UK?
HoneyGreece → the UKRead answer - Liquids
Can you take perfume from Greece to the UK?
PerfumeGreece → the UKRead answer - Toiletries
Can you take sunscreen from Greece to the UK?
SunscreenGreece → the UKRead answer - Toiletries
Can you take skincare from Greece to the UK?
SkincareGreece → the UKRead answer - Liquids
Can you take wine from Greece to the UK?
WineGreece → the UKRead answer - Food
Can you take olive oil from Spain to the UK?
Olive oilSpain → the UKRead answer - Toiletries
Can you take sunscreen from Spain to the UK?
SunscreenSpain → the UKRead answer - Liquids
Can you take perfume from Spain to the UK?
PerfumeSpain → the UKRead answer
Food & dairy
· 6924Airport security may allow these — destination border rules may not.
- Food
Can you take olive oil from Greece to the UK?
Olive oilGreece → the UKRead answer - Food
Can you take honey from Greece to the UK?
HoneyGreece → the UKRead answer - Food
Can you take olive oil from Spain to the UK?
Olive oilSpain → the UKRead answer - Food
Can you take sauces from Spain to the UK?
SaucesSpain → the UKRead answer - Food
Can you take cheese from France to the UK?
CheeseFrance → the UKRead answer - Food
Can you take jam from France to the UK?
JamFrance → the UKRead answer - Food
Can you take olive oil from Italy to the UK?
Olive oilItaly → the UKRead answer - Food
Can you take sauces from Italy to the UK?
SaucesItaly → the UKRead answer - Food
Can you take olive oil from Athens (ATH) to Gatwick (LGW)?
Olive oilAthens (ATH) → Gatwick (LGW)Read answer
Alcohol & perfume
· 5168- Liquids
Can you take perfume from Greece to the UK?
PerfumeGreece → the UKRead answer - Liquids
Can you take wine from Greece to the UK?
WineGreece → the UKRead answer - Liquids
Can you take perfume from Spain to the UK?
PerfumeSpain → the UKRead answer - Liquids
Can you take wine from Spain to the UK?
WineSpain → the UKRead answer - Liquids
Can you take perfume from France to the UK?
PerfumeFrance → the UKRead answer - Liquids
Can you take wine from France to the UK?
WineFrance → the UKRead answer - Liquids
Can you take wine from Italy to the UK?
WineItaly → the UKRead answer - Liquids
Can you take perfume from Italy to the UK?
PerfumeItaly → the UKRead answer - Liquids
Can you take perfume from Dubai to the UK?
PerfumeDubai → the UKRead answer
Skincare & toiletries
· 6891- Toiletries
Can you take sunscreen from Greece to the UK?
SunscreenGreece → the UKRead answer - Toiletries
Can you take skincare from Greece to the UK?
SkincareGreece → the UKRead answer - Toiletries
Can you take sunscreen from Spain to the UK?
SunscreenSpain → the UKRead answer - Toiletries
Can you take skincare from France to the UK?
SkincareFrance → the UKRead answer - Toiletries
Can you take skincare from Dubai to London?
SkincareDubai → LondonRead answer - Toiletries
Can you take sunscreen from the UK to Spain?
Sunscreenthe UK → SpainRead answer - Toiletries
Can you take sunscreen from the UK to Greece?
Sunscreenthe UK → GreeceRead answer - Toiletries
Can you take moisturiser from Gatwick (LGW) to Athens (ATH)?
MoisturiserGatwick (LGW) → Athens (ATH)Read answer - Toiletries
Can you take toothpaste from the UK to Spain?
Toothpastethe UK → SpainRead answer
Medicines
· 23Airport security may allow these — destination border rules may not.
- Medicines border
Can you take prescription medicine from Greece to the UK?
Prescription medicineGreece → the UKRead answer - Medicines border
Can you take prescription medicine from Spain to the UK?
Prescription medicineSpain → the UKRead answer - Medicines border
Can you take prescription medicine from France to the UK?
Prescription medicineFrance → the UKRead answer - Medicines border
Can you take prescription medicine from Italy to the UK?
Prescription medicineItaly → the UKRead answer - Medicines border
Can you take prescription medicine from Germany to the UK?
Prescription medicineGermany → the UKRead answer - Medicines border
Can you take prescription medicine from Portugal to the UK?
Prescription medicinePortugal → the UKRead answer - Medicines border
Can you take prescription medicine from the Netherlands to the UK?
Prescription medicinethe Netherlands → the UKRead answer - Medicines border
Can you take prescription medicine from Ireland to the UK?
Prescription medicineIreland → the UKRead answer - Medicines border
Can you take prescription medicine from Turkey to the UK?
Prescription medicineTurkey → the UKRead answer
CBD & restricted products
· 4Airport security may allow these — destination border rules may not.
- Restricted border
Can you take cbd oil from the US to the UK?
CBD oilthe US → the UKRead answer - Restricted border
Can you take cbd oil from the UK to the UAE?
CBD oilthe UK → the UAERead answer - Restricted border
Can you take cbd oil from the UK to Indonesia?
CBD oilthe UK → IndonesiaRead answer - Restricted border
Can you take cbd oil from the UK to Thailand?
CBD oilthe UK → ThailandRead answer
Duty free
· 5- Duty-free
Can you take duty-free perfume from Dubai (DXB) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Duty-free perfumeDubai (DXB) → Heathrow (LHR)Read answer - Duty-free
Can you take duty-free perfume from France to the UK?
Duty-free perfumeFrance → the UKRead answer - Duty-free
Can you take duty-free perfume from Italy to the UK?
Duty-free perfumeItaly → the UKRead answer - Duty-free
Can you take duty-free perfume from the UK to the UAE?
Duty-free perfumethe UK → the UAERead answer - Duty-free
Can you take duty-free perfume from the UAE to the UK?
Duty-free perfumethe UAE → the UKRead answer
Common origin → destination pairs
Heads up: airport security may allow an item, but the destination border may not. Always read your destination's import rules for food, dairy, meat, CBD and medicines before you pack.
Frequently asked
What does "Can I take X from Y to Z?" actually check?
We check three different rules in order: (1) whether airport security at your departure airport will let the item through cabin baggage; (2) whether the airline allows it in checked luggage; (3) whether the destination country lets you bring it in at the border. An item can pass step 1 and still fail step 3.
Why does airport security let me through but customs stop me?
Airport security is about flight safety — liquids, sharp objects, dangerous goods. Border and customs rules are about what each country allows you to import — dairy, meat, fresh produce, CBD, medicines, alcohol allowances. They are two separate systems, run by different agencies.
Can I take food in hand luggage on a plane?
Solid food is generally fine through airport security. Liquids, gels and spreads (honey, jam, yoghurt, olive oil, soft cheese, sauces) fall under the 100ml cabin-bag rule unless your airport has CT scanners that allow larger amounts. Pack the full-size jar or bottle in checked luggage.
Can I take dairy or meat across borders?
Often no, especially flying into the UK, the US, Australia or Indonesia. Even if airport security clears it, dairy and meat are commonly restricted at the border. Check the destination's official import rules.
Can I take duty-free liquids on a connecting flight?
Usually yes if the duty-free item is in a sealed Security Tamper-Evident Bag (STEB) with the receipt visible and you don't open it. Some transfer airports re-screen liquids — keep the bag sealed and the receipt to hand.
Can I take CBD oil abroad?
It depends on the destination. CBD is legal in much of Europe and the UK, restricted in many places, and illegal at the border in some countries (including the UAE and Indonesia). Airport security clearing it does not make it legal to land with — always check destination law before you pack it.
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