Can I take yoghurt on a plane?
Only in containers 100ml / 3.4oz or smaller in cabin baggage. Larger pots have to go in checked.
Does yoghurt count as a liquid for airport security?
Yoghurt counts as a liquid/gel under every major security regime. The exception is yoghurt for an infant — see baby food.
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Security · Cabin · CheckedYoghurt counts as a liquid/gel under every major security regime. The exception is yoghurt for an infant — see baby food.
Each container 100ml / 3.4oz or smaller, all fitting inside one clear 1-quart / 1-litre bag. Standard supermarket pots (125g, 150g, 170g) all exceed the limit.
Allowed but rarely sensible — yoghurt spoils on long flights and pots can split.
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Frequently asked questions
Is yoghurt allowed through TSA?
Only in containers 3.4oz / 100ml or smaller, inside your quart bag. Larger pots aren't allowed in cabin baggage.
Can I take yoghurt for a baby on a plane?
Yes — baby food and baby yoghurt are exempt from the 100ml limit in reasonable quantities for the flight. Declare them at the checkpoint.
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.