Singapore Changi Airport liquids and security rules
Flying from Singapore? Here is what Singapore Changi Airport states about liquids and electronics in hand luggage.
100 ml limit
Containers over 100 ml are refused even if only part full, and everything must fit in one transparent resealable bag holding no more than a litre. That bag has to be taken out and shown separately at the screening point.
| 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 Singapore Changi Airport
- Airport states: LAGs in containers exceeding 100 ml will not be accepted, even if partially filled.
- Containers must total no more than 1 litre and go in one transparent, resealable plastic bag that is completely closed.
- Only one such bag per passenger, and it must be presented separately for examination at the security screening point.
- Baby food and breast milk are exempt when travelling with an infant; other items may be exempted on presentation of a bona fide doctor's letter.
- Duty-free liquids over 100 ml bought at Changi must stay in the sealed tamper-evident bag with the receipt clearly visible inside.
- Changi advises checking the rules of any airport you transfer or transit through.
- Powder-like substances over 350 g or 350 ml in a single container are barred from hand baggage on US-based airlines.
- The page does not say whether laptops must be removed from bags, so laptops_in_bag_allowed is recorded as null.
- E-cigarettes and vaporisers are illegal to import, possess or use in Singapore.
Source: Security & Baggage Restrictions at Changi 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 Singapore Changi Airport?
No. Containers must be 100 ml or smaller.
Do I need a clear plastic bag at Singapore Changi Airport?
Yes, liquids must go in a clear resealable bag.