Both LGW and LHR allows liquids up to 2 L.
Rules differ at each airport and at the destination border — read the breakdown below.
London Gatwick (LGW) allows liquids up to 2 L.
- Max container
- 2L
- Clear bag
- Not required
- Remove from bag
- Not required
- Confidence
- high
New CT scanners installed. Liquids up to 2L may be carried; check before flying as rules can revert.
London Heathrow (LHR) allows liquids up to 2 L.
- Max container
- 2L
- Clear bag
- Not required
- Remove from bag
- Not required
- Confidence
- high
CT scanners rolled out across all terminals — liquids up to 2 L now permitted in cabin. Rules can revert; confirm before flying.
London has upgraded scanners — liquids up to 2 L are currently permitted in cabin. Rules can revert; confirm before flying back.
Both airports allow larger containers — but rules can change, so confirm before flying.
- Duty-free liquids in sealed STEB bags with the receipt.
- Essential medicines — declare at security.
- Baby food and baby milk for travelling infants.
- Special dietary needs may be considered case-by-case.
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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.