Edinburgh Airport liquids and security rules

What this means at Edinburgh Airport

• Airport states: 'You can now bring through up to two litres of liquids through security.'
• Airport states: 'Liquids can stay in your bag - there's no longer any need to remove these.'
• Airport's preparing-for-security article states: 'Keep liquids, laptops and tablets in your bag. No need to take these out.'
• Airport states multiple containers of up to 2 litres each are allowed and should be securely sealed.
• Airport states: 'New x-ray and scanner technology is now in place throughout our hall.'
• No clear plastic bag requirement is mentioned.
• Liquid medication: 'you can bring as much as you need for your trip'; a prescription or doctor's note is recommended.
• Some items may still be selected for additional checks and testing.
• The airport advises checking restrictions at every other airport on your trip.

Source: Airport security | Edinburgh Airport. Checked 20 September 2026.

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