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Leaving from LHR: allows liquids up to 2 L. For return / onward travel via SIN: uses the 100 ml / 3.4 oz rule.

Rules differ at each airport and at the destination border — read the breakdown below.

Outbound airport security

London Heathrow (LHR) allows liquids up to 2 L.

Outbound
Up to 2L
LHRLondon Heathrow
London · United Kingdom
Official source monitoredairport
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.

Heathrow AirportLast verified 2025-05-20
Return / onward airport security

Singapore Changi (SIN) uses the 100 ml / 3.4 oz rule.

Return / onward
100ml only
SINSingapore Changi
Singapore · Singapore
Official source monitoredairport
Max container
100ml
Clear bag
Required
Remove from bag
Required
Confidence
high

Standard 100 ml rule, single transparent resealable 1 L bag. CT scanners present in some lanes but 100 ml limit remains the published rule.

Changi AirportLast verified 2026-05-28
Singapore enforces 100 ml at security

If you go through security again at Singapore (return or onward flight), liquids must be in containers of 100 ml / 3.4 oz or less inside one clear bag.

Safest packing recommendation
Pack to 100 ml for the round trip

One airport allows larger containers and the other doesn't. If you need the liquid for return or onward travel, use 100 ml containers.

Exemptions worth knowing
  • 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.