Liquid carry-on restrictions

Liquid carry-on restrictions for international passenger flights at the Kansai International Airport

The following articles have been restricted by direction of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. All liquids, excluding those purchased at duty free shops within the airport after passengers have gone through embarkation procedures, are restricted, as shown below.

Carry-on rules

All liquids exceeding 100 ml may not be carried onto passenger aircraft.

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism List 

However, the following items may be carried onboard.

• Liquids in containers of 100 ml or less (excluding items prohibited from being carried onboard, such as lighter refill gas), provided they are placed with sufficient space in a resealable, transparent plastic bag with a capacity of 1 liter or less. (See photo on the right)
• Medicines, baby formula, baby food, and special dietary foods

• Each passenger is allowed only one plastic bag. As a general guide, the size of plastic bags that can be carried on is 20 cm (vertical) x 20 cm (horizontal) or less. Passengers must supply their own plastic bag. Plastic bags can be purchased at drug stores or convenience stores or others in the airport.
• Disposable lighters (excluding premix lighters*) are considered to be liquid containers. They must be placed in a bag and under a security inspection.
• It is also acceptable to place liquids into checked baggage, but some fragile items may not be accepted in some cases. Carry-on rules vary between airlines. Check with your carrier for details.
• These restrictions may change without notification. See the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism homepage or your carrier for the latest information.

* Turbo lighters, jet lighters, blue-flame lighters and others (Not accepted and cannot be carried onboard)