Can you take spray paint in hand luggage?

Short answer

Do not pack spray paint in cabin or checked luggage. Aerosol paint is flammable and classed as dangerous goods.

General IATA / aviation authority guidance

Rule basis: Classified as flammable aerosol — dangerous good. Based on general IATA dangerous-goods, airline, and aviation-authority guidance — confirm with the official source for your carrier.

What to do: Do not pack this item. Check official airline or aviation authority guidance before travelling.

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

Triple-check

Security · Airline · Border

Security

Will spray paint pass the checkpoint?

Limited

Spray paint usually counts as a liquid, gel or paste — must fit the 100ml hand-luggage rule.

Source: DfT UK security guidance

Airline

Can spray paint travel in cabin or checked baggage?

Cabin OK

Fine in cabin baggage within the 100ml rule, and fine in checked baggage if sealed.

Source: IATA passenger guidance

Border

Can you bring spray paint into the destination country?

Usually OK

Personal-use quantities are rarely a customs problem on most routes.

Three separate rule systems · Any one can stop your item

In cabin baggage

Forbidden.

In checked luggage

Forbidden.

Customs caveat: This applies regardless of can size. Personal-care aerosols (deodorant, hairspray) follow different rules and are allowed within IATA limits.

Separate customs, airline, or import rules may apply. Check official guidance.

Examples

•Touch-up car spray paint: never pack
•Art spray paint cans: never pack

Always check official airline, airport, aviation authority (e.g. CAA, FAA, EASA), customs, and government guidance before travelling with this item. Rules differ by carrier and country and can change without notice. Liquid Limits is a travel planning aggregator, not an official aviation source.

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