Jomo Kenyatta International Airport liquid rules: 100 ml limit
Flying from Nairobi? 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.
Kenya Airports Authority states that liquids in hand luggage must be in containers of up to 100 ml, placed in one transparent resealable bag of no more than 1 litre and presented separately at screening. This is the Kenya Airports Authority's general guidance, not a page specific to Nairobi.
| Liquid container limit | 100 ml limit |
| Clear plastic bag needed | Yes |
| Liquids can stay in your bag | No (shown separately) |
| Laptops can stay in your bag | No (take out of the bag) |
What this means at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Airport states: 'You may carry liquids in your hand luggage only in containers of up to 100 ml, placed in one transparent, resealable plastic bag of no more than 1 litre.'
- Airport states: 'Present the bag separately at screening.'
- Airport states: 'Take your laptop out of its bag for separate screening.'
- Airport states: liquids over 100 ml are not allowed in hand luggage but are allowed in hold luggage.
- Airport states: 'Medicines and baby food needed during the flight are allowed.'
- Airport states: liquids bought after the security checkpoint, including duty-free, 'must stay sealed in their security tamper-evident bag with proof of purchase'.
- Airport states: 'Put keys, phones, coins and other metal items in the tray provided.'
- Airport states: 'A guide only. Your airline and security officers have the final say.'
Source: Security and luggage rules, Kenya Airports Authority (KAA). Checked 6 November 2026.
Security rules are set by the airport, but your bag size is set by your airline. Check your bag against every airline here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the liquid rules at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport?
The Kenya Airports Authority states that liquids in hand luggage must be in containers of up to 100 ml, in one transparent resealable bag of no more than 1 litre.
Do I need a clear plastic bag in Nairobi?
Yes. The authority states the bag must be transparent and resealable, and presented separately at screening.
Do I take my laptop out at Nairobi?
The authority states: 'Take your laptop out of its bag for separate screening.'
Can I carry liquid medicine or baby milk in Nairobi?
The authority states that medicines and baby food needed during the flight are allowed, and its item checker lists baby food and milk for the journey as allowed in hand luggage.
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.