Portugal airport liquid rules 2026: full hand luggage guide

Portugal airport liquid rules in 2026

Last updated October 3, 2026· Official sources cited below

Short answer

Lisbon (LIS) and Faro (FAO) keep the 100ml rule: containers up to 100ml in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre, presented separately at screening. Porto (OPO) says some of its checkpoints already allow up to 2 litres without a bag, but because you can't predict which checkpoint you'll use, it recommends the same 100ml / 1-litre-bag rule. Pack to 100ml.

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 one clear bag (up to 1 litre in the UK/EU; quart-sized at US airports) 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.

How the 100ml rule works in Portugal

The allowance is per container, not per liquid. You can carry several 100ml bottles, as long as they all fit inside a single transparent resealable bag of roughly 1 litre, one bag per passenger, presented separately from your bag at screening. Lisbon's and Faro's security pages state this as the rule in force. Porto's page says some checkpoints already use new equipment allowing up to 2 litres without a resealable bag, but recommends the general 100ml rule because you can't predict your checkpoint.

Porto is the exception to watch: a larger allowance exists at some checkpoints only. Don't pack bigger bottles in hand luggage expecting it. Trust airport security signage on the day.

Airport-by-airport notes

Airport	IATA	Liquid rule	Source
Lisbon Humberto Delgado	LIS	100ml per container, 1L clear bag	ANA Aeroportos
Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro	OPO	100ml in 1L bag recommended — some checkpoints allow up to 2L, unpredictable	Porto Airport (ANA)
Faro	FAO	100ml per container, 1L clear bag	ANA Aeroportos
Madeira (Funchal)	FNC	Not separately verified — default to 100ml	Check airport signage
Ponta Delgada (Azores)	PDL	Not separately verified — default to 100ml	Check airport signage

What counts as a liquid in Portugal

Drinks, water, soft drinks, syrups
Creams, lotions, sunscreen, toothpaste, deodorant (roll-on / gel)
Perfume and aftershave
Soft cheese, yoghurt, honey, jam, olive oil and other spreadable foods
Mascara, lip gloss and other gel cosmetics

What if your bottle is over 100ml?

At Portuguese airports any single container over 100ml in your hand luggage will normally be confiscated at security, even if it's only part full. Either pack the bottle in checked baggage, decant into a 100ml travel bottle, or buy a smaller version after security.

Updated for 2026 — how we keep this current

We re-check the ANA Aeroportos de Portugal security pages regularly and update this guide when the wording changes. If you spot an out-of-date detail, please report it.

FAQs

What are Portugal's airport liquid rules in 2026?

Lisbon and Faro apply 100ml per container in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre, presented separately. Porto recommends the same, though some of its checkpoints allow up to 2 litres.

Do Portuguese airports allow liquids over 100ml?

Only at some Porto checkpoints, which allow up to 2 litres without a bag. Porto says you can't predict which checkpoint you'll use and recommends 100ml containers in a 1-litre bag. Lisbon and Faro keep the 100ml rule.

Is the 100ml liquid rule still in force at Lisbon and Porto?

Lisbon (LIS): yes, the usual 100ml / 1-litre-bag rule remains in force. Porto (OPO): some checkpoints allow up to 2 litres, but the airport recommends following the 100ml rule.

Do Portuguese airports have CT scanners for liquids?

Porto says some of its checkpoints already use new X-ray equipment allowing up to 2 litres without a resealable bag. Lisbon and Faro say the usual 100ml rules remain in force.

What size clear bag do Portuguese airports require?

A single transparent resealable bag of roughly 1 litre (about 20cm × 20cm), one bag per passenger, with all your liquid containers inside.

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