Dublin Airport liquid rules: Up to 2 litres
Flying from Dublin? 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.
Last checked: 15 October 2026. Re-verified against the airport's own page on 27 October 2026.
What changed: Dublin says its C3 scanner roll-out is complete for all passengers, and that containers up to 2 litres can be brought through security. The airport's page gives no change date, so none is shown here.
Dublin has completed its C3 scanner rollout: liquid containers up to 2 litres are allowed, with no clear bag, and liquids, gels and electronics stay in your carry-on.
| Liquid container limit | Up to 2 litres |
| Clear plastic bag needed | No |
| Liquids can stay in your bag | Yes |
| Laptops can stay in your bag | Yes |
What this means at Dublin Airport
- Airport states: 'Items in containers up to 2 litres can be brought through security.'
- Airport states: 'Liquids and gels no longer need to be packed inside clear plastic bags.'
- Airport states: 'Liquids, gels and electronics can stay in your carry-on baggage when going through security.'
- Security FAQs state: 'There is now no limit on the number of liquids and gels permitted in carry-on baggage, provided that each individual container does not exceed a capacity of 2 litres.'
- Security FAQs state: 'the roll-out of C3 scanning technology is complete for all passengers at Dublin Airport.'
- C3 scanners are described as using micro-millimetre waves that are safe and non-invasive rather than x-rays.
- No terminal-specific difference between T1 and T2 is stated; the rules are given for all passengers.
Source: Carry-On Baggage Guidelines | Dublin Airport Security Advice. Checked 15 October 2026.
Security rules are set by the airport, but your bag size is set by your airline. Check your bag against every airline here.
Flying home? Liquids rules belong to the airport you leave from, not the one you started at. GOV.UK (UK guidance) advises checking the rules at your departure airport, any airports you pass through and your return journey, because airports differ. See the liquids rules explained and airports by country.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take liquids over 100 ml through Dublin Airport?
Yes, up to 2 litres per container.
Do I need a clear plastic bag at Dublin Airport?
No, the airport no longer requires one.
What are the liquid rules at Dublin Airport?
Dublin has completed its C3 scanner rollout: liquid containers up to 2 litres are allowed, with no clear bag, and liquids, gels and electronics stay in your carry-on.
Has Dublin Airport scrapped the 100ml liquid rule?
Yes. Dublin has completed its C3 scanner rollout: liquid containers up to 2 litres are allowed, with no clear bag, and liquids, gels and electronics stay in your carry-on.
Do I need to take liquids out of my bag at Dublin Airport?
No. Liquids can stay in your hand luggage at screening.
Do I need to take my laptop out at Dublin Airport?
No. Laptops and tablets can stay in your bag.
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).
Can I take a 2 litre bottle through Dublin Airport?
Yes. The airport says items in containers up to 2 litres can be brought through security.
Do I need to take my laptop out at Dublin Airport?
No. The airport says liquids, gels and electronics can stay in your carry-on baggage when going through security.
Does the Dublin rule apply on my return flight?
Only if you fly home from an airport with the same rule. The rule belongs to the airport you depart from, so check your return airport. See liquids rules explained and the UK list.