Yes — pourable, so 100ml cabin limit applies.

Can I take Manuka honey from New Zealand?

Yes when leaving NZ. The destination's import rules decide what happens on arrival.

What about honey sticks?

Still liquid by volume — they have to fit your 1L bag.

Can I take honey on a plane internationally?

Honey is a liquid at security (cabin limit 100ml, checked unlimited). It's also restricted at many borders — Australia and NZ ban most honey imports outright due to bee disease risk.

Last updated May 27, 2026 · Reviewed against current airport security guidance

Short answer

Honey is a liquid at security (cabin limit 100ml, checked unlimited). It's also restricted at many borders — Australia and NZ ban most honey imports outright due to bee disease risk.

General guidance

Rule basis: General airport security guidance — rules can vary between airports and change over time. Confirm with your departure airport before you fly.

What to do: Pack to 100ml per container in a single 1-litre clear bag unless you've confirmed a larger allowance at both your departure airports.

Liquid Limits is a travel planning tool, not an official aviation source. Always confirm with the airport before you travel.

At a glance

Security · Airline · Border

Security

Will this pass the checkpoint?

Check rules

Rules vary by airport — some still enforce 100ml, others now allow 2L containers in CT scanners.

Source: Airport operator pages

Airline

Can this travel in cabin or checked baggage?

Cabin OK

Most airlines defer to airport security on liquids in the cabin.

Border

Can you bring this into the destination country?

Usually OK

Liquids themselves are rarely a customs issue — but contents (alcohol, dairy, CBD) might be.

Three separate rule systems · Any one can stop your item

Quick answer

Cabin: 100ml jar only. Checked: any size — but check destination customs rules.

Australia and New Zealand confiscate almost all imported honey, even sealed shop-bought jars. Declare it or risk a fine.

Cabin vs checked

Type	Cabin	Checked
Hotel mini honey pot	Yes	Yes
Standard 340g jar	No	Yes
Honeycomb	Officer discretion	Yes
Manuka honey gift box	100ml only	Yes

Customs by country

Destination	Honey allowed?
EU (intra-EU)	Yes, personal use
UK	Yes, personal use
US	Yes, declare if >$200 value
Australia	Mostly no — declare on arrival
New Zealand	Mostly no — declare
Canada	Yes, 20kg personal limit

Packing tips

Always declare honey at customs — fines for non-declaration are larger than the honey
Wrap glass jars in clothes inside checked baggage
Buy duty-free if you want to bring it in cabin