Can I take nail polish on a plane?
Yes — bottles are well under 100ml so they fit the cabin liquids rule. Up to 2kg / 70oz of nail polish total in checked baggage (FAA limit on flammable cosmetics).
Does nail polish count as a liquid for airport security?
Nail polish is a liquid but commercial bottles (typically 15ml) are well under the 100ml cabin limit. Place inside your 1-quart liquids bag.
Triple-check
Security · Cabin · CheckedNail polish is a liquid but commercial bottles (typically 15ml) are well under the 100ml cabin limit. Place inside your 1-quart liquids bag.
Inside your 1-quart liquids bag.
Up to 2kg / 70oz total per passenger (FAA limit on flammable cosmetics applies in US checked baggage). That's far more than a normal traveller would carry.
Liquid Limits focuses on airport security and liquid-like travel items. Separate customs, import, airline, or destination laws may apply. Customs and import rules vary by destination. Use the route-specific links below for your exact origin and destination. What this site covers and doesn't cover.
Frequently asked questions
Is nail polish remover allowed on a plane?
Acetone-based remover is allowed in 100ml cabin bottles inside your liquids bag, and in checked baggage. Non-acetone remover is similarly restricted.
LiquidLimits.com is a travel planning tool, not an official airport or government source. Rules can change between trips and between terminals. Always check the official airport or aviation security guidance before you travel, and when in doubt pack to the stricter 100ml cabin-bag rule.