France airport liquid rules
11 airports · 2 with verified rules · 9 unknown
Pack liquids in containers of 100ml or less, in one clear 1-litre resealable bag. This is the safest current guidance for Paris CDG, Orly, Nice, Lyon and other French airports.
Rule basis: The French DGAC applies the EU 100ml liquid rule across French commercial airports. No French airport is separately verified as allowing above-100ml cabin liquids.
What to do: Pack to the stricter rule on a return trip — the airport you fly home from sets the limit, not the airline.
Liquid Limits is a travel planning tool, not an official aviation source. Always confirm with the airport before you travel.
Traveller warning: the airport you depart from sets the rule, not the airline. On a return flight you'll face the rule at the airport you fly home from — which may be stricter than your outbound airport.
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France airport liquid rules — FAQs (2026)
What is the liquid rule at Paris CDG and Orly in 2026?
Both Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Paris-Orly (ORY) apply the EU 100ml-per-container hand luggage liquid rule with a single 1-litre clear resealable bag.
Can I take a full water bottle through French airport security?
No — any container over 100ml, including a full water bottle, will normally be removed at security. Empty it before the checkpoint and refill airside.
Do French airports have CT scanners that allow larger liquids?
Some French checkpoints use CT equipment, but France has not announced a general above-100ml allowance. Follow the 100ml rule.
Packing checklist for France
A short checklist for this trip — pack what you need to stay within the rules above.
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