Can I take shampoo on a plane?
Yes — but it's a liquid. At 100ml checkpoints, cabin bottles must be 100ml / 3.4oz or smaller. Full bottles can go in checked baggage.
Does shampoo count as a liquid for airport security?
Shampoo is screened as a liquid; cabin limits depend on the departure airport. Solid shampoo bars are treated as solids and have no limit.
Triple-check
Security · Cabin · CheckedShampoo is screened as a liquid; cabin limits depend on the departure airport. Solid shampoo bars are treated as solids and have no limit.
At a 100ml checkpoint, each container 100ml / 3.4oz or smaller, in one clear liquids bag (quart-size at US checkpoints, usually 1L elsewhere). Some airports allow more — check your departure airport.
Full bottles can go in checked baggage. Squeeze a little out before flying — pressure changes can pop the cap.
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.
Travelling a specific route? Shampoo from country to country
Customs rules differ by origin and destination. Pick your route for the full triple-check.
- Can I take shampoo from the UK to Spain?
- Can I take shampoo from Spain to the UK?
- Can I take shampoo from the UK to France?
- Can I take shampoo from France to the UK?
- Can I take shampoo from the UK to Italy?
- Can I take shampoo from Italy to the UK?
- Can I take shampoo from the UK to Greece?
- Can I take shampoo from Greece to the UK?
- Can I take shampoo from the UK to Portugal?
- Can I take shampoo from Portugal to the UK?
- Can I take shampoo from the UK to Ireland?
- Can I take shampoo from Ireland to the UK?
Frequently asked questions
Is solid shampoo bar allowed in cabin?
Yes — solid shampoo bars are treated as solids and have no size limit.
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.