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South Africa airport liquid rules

3 airports · 2 with verified rules · 1 unknown

Short answer

Verified airports in South Africa enforce the standard 100ml per-container rule in cabin baggage, all in a single 1-litre clear bag.

Partial verification

Rule basis: 2 of 3 airports in South Africa have verified or inherited rule data. The rest default to the global 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.

Major airports in South Africa

Verified
Unknown — pack to 100ml

Travel rules for items to & from South Africa

Border and customs questions travellers ask about this country.

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Packing checklist for South Africa

A short checklist for this trip — pack what you need to stay within the rules above.

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100ml travel bottles
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Clear toiletry bag
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Travel eSIM

Skip roaming charges on arrival.

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Travel insurance
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