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London Heathrow to Rome Fiumicino liquid rules

LHR → FCO · United Kingdom → Italy

Short answer

Exceptions apply at one airport. At least one airport's limit depends on your flight, terminal or checkpoint. Read its exceptions; if unsure, use the conservative fallback of 100ml containers in one clear bag — quart-sized at US airports, up to 1 litre elsewhere.

Both airports covered — with exceptions

Rule basis: Both airports have official guidance we can show, but at least one has flight-, terminal- or checkpoint-specific exceptions.

What to do: Conservative packing fallback: containers of 100ml or less, all in one clear resealable bag of up to 1 litre, ready to take out at security. Exceptions: LHR: Flights to Australia: liquids in containers over 100ml can't be taken. LHR: Metal and insulated containers (e.g. flasks) must be empty. FCO: Direct flights to the USA or Israel by airlines checking in at Terminal 1 keep traditional screening: 100ml containers in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre, taken out of your bag. FCO: Transferring elsewhere? Ask your airline whether the connecting airport still restricts liquids.

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 · LHR

LHR · London Heathrow — up to 2L per container, no clear bag needed.
  • Flights to Australia: liquids in containers over 100ml can't be taken.
  • Metal and insulated containers (e.g. flasks) must be empty.

Return · FCO

FCO · Rome Fiumicino — limit varies by flight, terminal or checkpoint.
  • Direct flights to the USA or Israel by airlines checking in at Terminal 1 keep traditional screening: 100ml containers in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre, taken out of your bag.
  • Transferring elsewhere? Ask your airline whether the connecting airport still restricts liquids.

What to pack in cabin baggage

Conservative packing fallback: containers of 100ml or less, all in one clear resealable bag of up to 1 litre, ready to take out at security. This works at both LHR and FCO, 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 LHR → FCO

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.

Packing checklist
Clear toiletry bag

Required for liquids at the security tray.

Packing checklist
Leakproof bottle pouch
Packing checklist
Checked luggage

Anything bigger goes in the hold.

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