Sal Amílcar Cabral International Airport liquid rules: 100 ml limit
Flying from Sal? The verdict, the airport's own wording and its source link are below. Checked 16 October 2026 against the airport's own website. Same rules for hand luggage and carry-on.
ASA, which runs Cabo Verde's airports including Sal, says liquids must be in containers of up to 100 ml (or 100 g) in one transparent resealable 20 x 20 cm bag, one per passenger, shown separately 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 Sal Amílcar Cabral International Airport
- ASA's passenger guide for the Cabo Verde airports it operates is a network-wide page, not specific to this airport.
- It states liquids must be in containers of up to 100 ml (or 100 g) per item, and any liquid item over 100 ml must be packed in checked baggage.
- They go in a single transparent plastic bag (20 cm x 20 cm) that can be opened and resealed. Each passenger may carry only one bag.
- Liquids up to 100 ml go through the normal security checkpoints, and the bag must be shown separately from the rest of your hand luggage.
- Liquid medications and special dietary products, including baby food, are exempt and do not need to be in the bag. The guide advises carrying a medical certificate. Tablets and powders are not subject to liquid restrictions.
- Duty-free liquids bought in airport shops after screening, or on board, are allowed in a sealed tamper-proof bag with the receipt inside. Do not open it before your final destination.
- The guide does not mention laptops, so we show them as 'Not stated'. It is undated; check with the airport or your airline before you fly.
Source: Passenger's Guide | ASA Cabo Verde Airports. Checked 16 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take liquids over 100 ml through Sal Amílcar Cabral International Airport?
No. ASA's guide says any liquid over 100 ml must go in checked baggage, apart from medicines, special diets and baby food, and sealed duty-free.
Do I need a clear plastic bag at Sal Amílcar Cabral International Airport?
Yes. ASA requires one transparent resealable bag (20 x 20 cm) per passenger, shown separately at screening.
What are the liquid rules at Sal Amílcar Cabral International Airport?
ASA, which runs Cabo Verde's airports including Sal, says liquids must be in containers of up to 100 ml (or 100 g) in one transparent resealable 20 x 20 cm bag, one per passenger, shown separately at screening.
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).