Dalaman Airport liquid rules: 100 ml limit
Flying from Dalaman? The verdict, the airport's own wording and its source link are below. Checked 15 October 2026 against the airport's own website. Same rules for hand luggage and carry-on.
Dalaman Airport's terminal procedures page says liquid containers must not exceed 100 ml and go in one transparent plastic bag of no more than 1 litre per passenger. Larger containers are refused at the checkpoint, even if partly full.
| Liquid container limit | 100 ml limit |
| Clear plastic bag needed | Yes |
| Liquids can stay in your bag | Not stated |
| Laptops can stay in your bag | Not stated |
What this means at Dalaman Airport
- Airport states: containers not exceeding 100 ml, in a transparent plastic bag of no more than 1 litre per passenger. The page says "1 liter, not 2 liters".
- Containers over 100 ml are refused at the checkpoint, even if only partly full. Essential medications are excepted.
- Exemptions: baby food and medications for use during travel. Staff may ask for supporting documents or to taste the contents.
- Duty free: allowed only in a sealed bag with the receipt, with the seal unopened and the item bought on the day of the flight.
- The page does not say whether liquids or laptops can stay in your bag, and does not mention CT scanners.
- Dalaman has a single terminal, with 85 check-in counters and 34 departure passport-control points. No arrival-time advice is given.
- Operator: the page is on dalamanairport.aero, whose footer names YDA Dalaman Airport as the operator.
Source: Terminal procedures | Dalaman Airport. Checked 15 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take liquids over 100 ml through Dalaman Airport?
No. Containers must be 100 ml or smaller.
Do I need a clear plastic bag at Dalaman Airport?
Yes, liquids must go in a clear resealable bag of up to 1 litre.
What are the liquid rules at Dalaman Airport?
Dalaman Airport's terminal procedures page says liquid containers must not exceed 100 ml and go in one transparent plastic bag of no more than 1 litre per passenger. Larger containers are refused at the checkpoint, even if partly full.
Has Dalaman Airport scrapped the 100ml liquid rule?
No. Dalaman Airport's terminal procedures page says liquid containers must not exceed 100 ml and go in one transparent plastic bag of no more than 1 litre per passenger. Larger containers are refused at the checkpoint, even if partly full.
Can I take liquid medicine or baby milk through Dalaman Airport?
The airport lists baby food and medications for use during travel as exceptions. Staff may ask for supporting documents or to taste the contents.
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 (GOV.UK).