Glasgow Airport liquids and security rules
Flying from Glasgow? Here is what Glasgow Airport states about liquids and electronics in hand luggage.
100 ml limit
Glasgow still applies the 100ml limit, though the transparent bag is no longer needed and liquids can stay in your hand luggage. The airport's own pages disagree about whether laptops must come out, so allow for being asked to remove them.
| Liquid container limit | 100 ml limit |
| Clear plastic bag needed | No |
| Liquids can stay in your bag | Yes |
| Laptops can stay in your bag | Not stated |
What this means at Glasgow Airport
- Airport states: 'Liquids may only be carried in containers holding 100ml or less.'
- Security FAQs state: 'No, there is no longer a need to place your liquids in a transparent, resealable bag for inspection at security check.'
- Security FAQs state 100ml containers 'can now be kept in your hand luggage when placed on a security tray'.
- laptops_in_bag_allowed is null because the airport contradicts itself: the Hand Baggage page says 'Electronic items can remain in cabin baggage', while the Security FAQs say 'laptop computers and large electrical items must be removed from hand baggage and placed in the trays with other belongings'.
- Liquid medicines require evidence of need (GP letter, repeat prescription or prescription labels).
- Baby food or baby milk: carry what you need for the flight; some liquids may be selected for testing.
- Duty free: for most destinations anything bought after security, including over 100ml, can be taken on board; airport-purchased goods over 100ml must be in a security tamper-evident bag.
- No new/CT/C3 scanner technology is mentioned on the airport's security pages.
Source: Airport Security: Hand Baggage | Glasgow Airport. Checked 20 September 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take liquids over 100 ml through Glasgow Airport?
No. Containers must be 100 ml or smaller.
Do I need a clear plastic bag at Glasgow Airport?
No, the airport no longer requires one.