Mexico City International Airport liquid rules: 100 ml limit
Flying from Mexico City? 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.
Mexico City International Airport states that only cosmetic or personal hygiene liquids, gels and aerosols in containers of 100 ml (3.4 oz) or less are allowed in hand luggage, inside one resealable plastic bag of up to one liter per passenger.
| 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 Mexico City International Airport
- Airport states: 'Only liquids, gels and aerosols for cosmetic or personal hygiene use are allowed' in hand luggage.
- Airport's own wording: 'containers with a capacity of no more than 100 ml (3.4 oz.)'.
- Airport states: 'resealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity of one liter (35 oz.) per passenger.'
- Airport states: 'The contents should fit easily into the bag, which will close completely.'
- Airport states: 'those with a larger capacity, even if the contents are smaller, cannot fit.'
Source: Liquids, gels and aerosols | Mexico City International Airport. Checked 6 November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the liquid rules at Mexico City airport?
The airport page says only cosmetic or personal hygiene liquids, gels and aerosols are allowed in hand luggage, in containers of no more than 100 ml (3.4 oz).
Do I need a clear plastic bag at Mexico City airport?
The airport page says containers must be inside a resealable plastic bag of at most one liter (35 oz) per passenger.
Does a container larger than 100 ml fit if it is partly full?
The airport page says containers with a larger capacity cannot fit, even if the contents are smaller.
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.
Packing for the Mexico City International Airport liquids rule
Mexico City International Airport applies a 100 ml (3.4 oz) limit to liquids in hand luggage. Small bottles in a clear bag are the usual way to pack for it.
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