Newcastle International Airport liquids and security rules
Flying from Newcastle upon Tyne? Here is what Newcastle International Airport states about liquids and electronics in hand luggage.
100 ml limit
Newcastle keeps the 100ml container limit, but next-generation machines mean no plastic bag and nothing needs to come out - liquids and electricals stay in your hand luggage.
| Liquid container limit | 100 ml limit |
| Clear plastic bag needed | No |
| Liquids can stay in your bag | Yes |
| Laptops can stay in your bag | Yes |
What this means at Newcastle International Airport
- Airport states: 'Any liquids, aerosols or gels being carried in hand luggage must be in containers of up to 100ml.'
- Airport states: 'we have recently implemented next-generation security machines within our security search area.'
- Airport help centre states: 'all liquids must be under 100ml but do not need to be placed in a clear plastic bag.'
- Airport help centre states: 'When transiting through the security search area, passengers can leave everything in their hand luggage. Liquids and electricals do not need to be removed.'
- Detailed liquid and hand-luggage answers live on the airport's own help centre at support.newcastleairport.com.
- Medicines, baby milk and formula are covered by separate help centre articles, not by the main security page.
Source: Preparing for Security Search | Newcastle International Airport. Checked 20 September 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
Can I take liquids over 100 ml through Newcastle International Airport?
No. Containers must be 100 ml or smaller.
Do I need a clear plastic bag at Newcastle International Airport?
No, the airport no longer requires one.