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New York JFK to Frankfurt liquid rules

JFK → FRA · United States → Germany

Short answer

Pack to the stricter known rule. One airport is unconfirmed. Default to 100ml if any airport is unknown.

Partial coverage

Rule basis: FRA is still pending review — pack to the 100ml fallback for that airport.

What to do: Conservative packing fallback: containers of 100ml (3.4oz) or less in one clear quart-sized resealable bag, ready to take out at security. US airports (TSA 3-1-1) require a clear quart-sized resealable bag; the other airport's own bag rule is shown on its card. Exceptions: JFK: TSA lists medications and infant/child nourishment as exemptions to the 3.4oz (100ml) limit — tell the officer; they may need extra screening. JFK: Duty-free liquids over 3.4oz (100ml) are allowed only on international journeys connecting in the US, in the retailer's sealed tamper-evident bag with the receipt (bought within 48 hours), and must still pass screening.

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

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Outbound · JFK

JFK · New York JFK — 100ml per container, clear quart-sized resealable bag.
  • TSA lists medications and infant/child nourishment as exemptions to the 3.4oz (100ml) limit — tell the officer; they may need extra screening.
  • Duty-free liquids over 3.4oz (100ml) are allowed only on international journeys connecting in the US, in the retailer's sealed tamper-evident bag with the receipt (bought within 48 hours), and must still pass screening.

Return · FRA

FRA · Frankfurt — current rule pending review. Pack to the 100ml / 1-litre-bag fallback.

What to pack in cabin baggage

Conservative packing fallback: containers of 100ml (3.4oz) or less in one clear quart-sized resealable bag, ready to take out at security. US airports (TSA 3-1-1) require a clear quart-sized resealable bag; the other airport's own bag rule is shown on its card. This works at both JFK and FRA, including any exceptions listed above. Keep medications and contact lens solution accessible — they can usually go above the limit.

What to check in hold luggage

Full-size shampoo, perfume, sunscreen, olive oil, jam — anything over the limit. Wrap glass in clothes and seal liquids in plastic bags in case pressure changes pop the lids.

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Packing checklist for JFK → FRA

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

Packing checklist
100ml travel bottles

Match the stricter airport's 100ml limit.

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Clear toiletry bag

Required for liquids at the security tray.

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Leakproof bottle pouch
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Checked luggage

Anything bigger goes in the hold.

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