Phuket International Airport liquid rules: 100 ml limit
Flying from Phuket? 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.
Phuket International Airport states that liquids, aerosols and gels must be in containers of no more than 100 ml each, up to 1 litre in total per passenger, placed in one transparent resealable bag and separated from other cabin baggage at screening.
| Liquid container limit | 100 ml limit |
| Clear plastic bag needed | Yes |
| Liquids can stay in your bag | No |
| Laptops can stay in your bag | Not stated |
What this means at Phuket International Airport
- Airport states: LAGs must be carried in securely closed containers 'with a maximum capacity of 100 millilitres (100 grams or 3.4 ounces) per container'.
- Airport states: 'Each container must clearly display its capacity.'
- Airport states: passengers may carry more than one container 'provided that the total volume does not exceed 1,000 millilitres (1 litre) per passenger'.
- Airport states: containers go in a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity of 1 litre (recommended size: 20 cm x 20 cm), and each passenger is permitted one such bag.
- Airport states: passengers 'should separate the LAG containers or the transparent re-sealable plastic bag containing LAGs from their other cabin baggage'.
- Airport states: LAGs for infants (food or milk), medicinal LAGs with documentation, and food for medical or special nutritional purposes are exempt from the quantity limit.
- Airport states: duty free LAGs must be in a Security Tamper-Evident Bag, sealed, with proof of purchase showing the date of travel.
- Airport states that the page references a Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand announcement dated 5 March 2026.
Source: Permitted LAGs in cabin baggage. 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 Phuket International Airport?
The airport states each LAG container may hold at most 100 ml, with a total of 1 litre per passenger, and each container must display its capacity.
Do I need a clear plastic bag at Phuket?
Yes. The airport states that containers go in a transparent re-sealable plastic bag of up to 1 litre, one bag per passenger, and it is separated from other cabin baggage for inspection.
Can I carry liquid medicine or baby milk at Phuket?
The airport states that medicinal LAGs with a medical certificate, label or documentation bearing the passenger's name, and LAGs consisting of food or milk for infants, are exempt from the quantity limits.
Can I take duty free liquids over 100 ml from Phuket?
The airport states that duty free LAGs must be in a sealed Security Tamper-Evident Bag with proof of purchase from the date of travel. Transit passengers who leave the restricted area lose the exemption for items over 100 ml.
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.