Václav Havel Airport Prague liquid rules: Check your terminal
Flying from Prague? The verdict, the airport's own wording and its source link are below. Checked 27 October 2026 against the airport's own website. Same rules for hand luggage and carry-on.
Prague depends on the terminal. Terminal 1 allows only containers of up to 100 ml in a one-litre bag. Terminal 2 allows the same plus one extra container of over 100 ml and up to 2 litres per person. At CT-scanner lanes you do not have to take liquids and electronics out.
| Liquid container limit | Check your terminal |
| Clear plastic bag needed | Yes (100 ml containers) |
| Liquids can stay in your bag | CT lanes only |
| Laptops can stay in your bag | CT lanes only |
What this means at Václav Havel Airport Prague
- Terminal 1: "Containers with a content of up to 100 ml in a one-litre bag." "Liquids must be presented for screening separately, i.e., removed from the baggage."
- Terminal 2: the same 100 ml bag plus "One container with liquids over 100 ml and up to a maximum volume of 2 litres."
- The airport's Terminal 2 answer says: "From 1 October 2025, one additional container with liquids over 100 ml and up to a maximum volume of 2 litres per person" is allowed.
- "During security screening, you may be asked to remove larger electronic devices and all liquids, aerosols, and gels from your baggage. This is not necessary on lanes equipped with CT scanners."
- Medicine, special nutrition, baby formula and baby food: "reasonable quantities may be transported"; carry a prescription or doctor's note, and present them separately.
- Items in intact security tamper-evident bags (STEBs) from airport shops are also permitted.
Source: Security Screening | Václav Havel Airport Prague. Checked 27 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take liquids over 100 ml through Václav Havel Airport Prague?
It depends on the terminal or security lane. See the notes above.
Do I need a clear plastic bag at Václav Havel Airport Prague?
Yes (100 ml containers). See the notes above.
What are the liquid rules at Václav Havel Airport Prague?
Prague depends on the terminal. Terminal 1 allows only containers of up to 100 ml in a one-litre bag. Terminal 2 allows the same plus one extra container of over 100 ml and up to 2 litres per person. At CT-scanner lanes you do not have to take liquids and electronics out.
Do I need to take my laptop out at Václav Havel Airport Prague?
CT lanes only. See the notes above.
How much liquid can I take through Prague Airport Terminal 2?
Prague Airport says Terminal 2 allows containers of up to 100 ml in a one-litre bag plus one extra container of over 100 ml and up to 2 litres per person. Terminal 1 allows only the 100 ml containers in the one-litre bag.
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 (GOV.UK).