Spain airport liquid rules
16 airports · 8 with verified rules · 8 unknown
Pack liquids in containers of 100ml or less inside a single clear 1-litre resealable bag. This is the safest current guidance for Madrid, Barcelona, Palma, Malaga and other AENA airports in Spain.
Rule basis: AENA (the Spanish airports operator) applies the EU 100ml hand luggage liquid rule across its network. No Spanish airport is separately verified as allowing more than 100ml in the cabin.
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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Spain airport liquid rules — FAQs (2026)
What is Spain's airport liquid rule in 2026?
AENA-operated Spanish airports apply the EU 100ml-per-container rule with one clear 1-litre resealable bag per passenger. This covers Madrid, Barcelona, Palma, Malaga, Alicante, Seville and Valencia.
Can I take more than 100ml of liquid through Barcelona or Madrid?
No. Neither Barcelona-El Prat nor Madrid-Barajas has announced an above-100ml cabin liquid allowance. Containers over 100ml will normally be removed at security.
Do Spanish airports use CT scanners?
Some Spanish checkpoints use CT scanning equipment, but AENA has not published a general above-100ml allowance. Follow the 100ml rule and check signage at the specific lane.
Packing checklist for Spain
A short checklist for this trip — pack what you need to stay within the rules above.
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