Conditions apply

Can I take sunscreen on a plane?

Lotion and spray sunscreen: cabin containers 100ml / 3.4oz or smaller. Stick sunscreen: solid, no limit.

Does sunscreen count as a liquid for airport security?

Cream, lotion, gel and spray sunscreens are liquids under the 100ml cabin rule worldwide. Solid stick sunscreens are treated as solids.

Triple-check

Security · Cabin · Checked

01 · Security

Cream, lotion, gel and spray sunscreens are liquids under the 100ml cabin rule worldwide. Solid stick sunscreens are treated as solids.

02 · Cabin bag

Travel-sized lotions inside your 1-litre liquids bag. Stick sunscreen any size.

03 · Checked bag

Any size in checked baggage. Aerosol sprays capped at 500ml / 18oz per container.

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? Sunscreen from country to country

Customs rules differ by origin and destination. Pick your route for the full triple-check.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I bring full-size sunscreen on a plane?

Only in checked baggage. Cabin containers must be 100ml or smaller unless it's a solid stick.

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.