Portugal airport liquid rules
5 airports · 3 with verified rules · 2 unknown
Pack liquids in containers of 100ml or less, inside one clear 1-litre resealable bag. This is the safest current guidance for major Portuguese airports including Lisbon, Porto and Faro. We have not found official Portuguese airport guidance allowing larger cabin liquids via CT scanners.
Rule basis: ANA Aeroportos de Portugal publishes the 100ml rule for Lisbon, Porto and Faro. Madeira (Funchal) is not separately verified — default to 100ml.
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.
Major airports in Portugal
Travel rules for items to & from Portugal
Border and customs questions travellers ask about this country.
Portugal airport liquid rules — FAQs (2026)
What are Portugal's airport liquid rules in 2026?
All major Portuguese airports apply the EU 100ml-per-container hand luggage liquid rule with a single 1-litre clear resealable bag. This is confirmed by ANA Aeroportos de Portugal for Lisbon, Porto and Faro; Madeira (Funchal) is not separately verified and should be treated the same way.
Do Portuguese airports allow liquids over 100ml?
No. We have not seen any Portuguese airport announce a CT-scanner exemption allowing hand luggage liquids over 100ml. Containers over 100ml will normally be removed at security.
Is the 100ml liquid rule still in force at Lisbon and Porto?
Yes. Lisbon (LIS) and Porto (OPO) both currently apply the 100ml hand luggage liquid rule under ANA Aeroportos de Portugal's published security guidance.
Do Portuguese airports have CT scanners for liquids?
Some checkpoints may use CT scanning equipment, but no Portuguese airport has officially announced a liquid allowance above 100ml. Pack to the 100ml rule and follow airport security signage on the day.
What size clear bag do Portuguese airports require?
A single transparent resealable bag of roughly 1 litre (around 20cm × 20cm), one bag per passenger, with all your liquid containers inside.
Packing checklist for Portugal
A short checklist for this trip — pack what you need to stay within the rules above.
Skip roaming charges on arrival.