Grantley Adams International Airport liquid rules: 3 oz containers, one quart bag
Flying from Bridgetown? The verdict, the airport's own wording and its source link are below. Checked 6 November 2026 against the airport's own website. Same rules for hand luggage and carry-on.
Grantley Adams International Airport states that liquids and gels must be in containers of three ounces or less, in a one-quart-sized zip-top plastic bag, which goes in a screening bin along with laptops.
| Liquid container limit | 3 oz containers, one quart bag |
| Clear plastic bag needed | Yes |
| Liquids can stay in your bag | No |
| Laptops can stay in your bag | No (in a screening bin) |
What this means at Grantley Adams International Airport
- Airport states: 'Have liquids and gels in containers of three ounces or less, and have the containers in a one-quart-sized, zip-top plastic bag;'
- Airport states: 'Remove the plastic bag from your carry-on bag and put it in a screening bin;'
- Airport states: 'Put laptop computers in a screening bin;'
- Airport states: 'Remove shoes, jackets and belts and put them in screening bins.'
- Airport states: 'Place all metal objects, such as coins and keys, in your carry-on bag;'
- Airport states: 'To proceed through screening, you will need a valid passport and boarding pass.'
- Airport states that at the gates some airlines have security officers who may conduct a secondary screening of you and your carry-on baggage.
Source: Safety & Security - Grantley Adams International Airport Inc.. Checked 6 November 2026.
Security rules are set by the airport, but your bag size is set by your airline. Check your bag against every airline here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the liquid rules at Grantley Adams International Airport?
The airport states that liquids and gels must be in containers of three ounces or less, kept in a one-quart-sized, zip-top plastic bag.
Do I need a clear plastic bag at Barbados airport?
The airport states that containers go in a one-quart-sized, zip-top plastic bag, and that this bag is removed from the carry-on and placed in a screening bin. The page does not say the bag must be clear.
Do I take my laptop out at Grantley Adams?
Yes. The airport states: 'Put laptop computers in a screening bin;'
Are liquid rules the same at my destination airport?
Not always. Rules vary by airport, so check your destination and any connecting airports, including your return journey.