Italy airport liquid rules
13 airports · 0 with a recorded check · 0 with source guidance only · 13 unknown
It depends on the airport and flight. At Rome Fiumicino, containers up to 2 litres can stay in your bag — except on USA/Israel flights from Terminal 1 (100ml in a 1-litre bag). Milan Malpensa depends on the terminal: up to 2L at T1; 100ml in a bag at T2, except the T2 Fast Track lane. For other Italian airports, check each airport's page; if unsure, pack to 100ml.
Rule basis: Aeroporti di Roma's Fiumicino security-checks page, read October 2026, and ENAC press release 43/2025 (5 August 2025) for Milan Malpensa. Other Italian airports are not re-checked in this update. 0 of 13 airports in Italy have a recorded source check or editor approval; 0 more have source guidance without a recorded check. The rest default to the conservative 100ml baseline.
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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Italy airport liquid rules — FAQs (2026)
What is Italy's airport liquid rule in 2026?
It varies. Rome Fiumicino allows containers up to 2 litres, except direct USA/Israel flights from Terminal 1, which keep 100ml in a 1-litre bag. Milan Malpensa allows up to 2 litres per container at Terminal 1 but keeps 100ml in a bag at Terminal 2 (except Fast Track). For Venice, Naples and other airports, check that airport's own page.
Can I take limoncello or olive oil in hand luggage from Italy?
It depends on the departure airport's container limit and your airline. If unsure, pack larger bottles in checked baggage. Duty-free purchases should stay sealed in the tamper-evident bag until your final destination.
Do Italian airports allow more than 100ml via CT scanners?
Rome Fiumicino does (up to 2 litres), with the USA/Israel Terminal 1 exception, and so does Milan Malpensa Terminal 1 (Terminal 2 only in its Fast Track lane, per ENAC). If you're transferring through another airport, ask your airline whether it still restricts liquids.
Packing checklist for Italy
A short checklist for this trip — pack what you need to stay within the rules above.
Skip roaming charges on arrival.