Baggage rules vary between airlines and the ticket purchased. You are advised to check baggage rules with your airline before arriving at London City Airport.

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Hand baggage

One bag rule
London City Airport lifted the one bag rule on 7 January 2008.

The dimensions of each item of hand baggage carried by a passenger through the airport security search point must not exceed:

• A length of 56cm
• A width of 45cm
• A depth of 25cm - including wheels, handles, side pockets, etc.

Liquids in hand baggage
Government authorities in many countries have now defined restrictions on the type and quantity of liquids that may be carried in hand baggage through the airport, or on flights arriving into or departing from their country.

The European Union (EU) liquid policy
The European Union agreed a new policy to protect air travellers against the current security threat.

The EU rules on liquids apply to all air passengers travelling from any EU airport, including UK airports, as well those travelling from Albania, Kosovo, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Switzerland and Ukraine, regardless of their destination. The changes became effective from 6 November 2006. Limited quantities of liquids, gels or pastes must be held in individual containers not exceeding 100ml (approximately 3.5 fl. oz). This may include:

• Shampoo
• Creams
• Hair gel, hair spray
• Suntan lotions
• Toothpaste
• Liquid or aerosol deodorants
• Perfumes
• Cosmetics such as mascara and lip gloss
• Water and other drinks, soups and syrups
• Other items of similar consistency including jams, honey and edible spreads

The containers must be carried in a separate clear plastic, zip-top or re-sealable bag that does not exceed 20cm x 20cm (8 inches x 8 inches) or equivalent to one litre (1.75 pint) capacity.

Items must fit in the bag comfortably and the bag must be completely closed. At the airport security search, the plastic bag must be removed from the cabin bag and x-ray screened separately.

Prohibited Items include:

• Christmas Crackers are not allowed in hand baggage or main luggage.
• Sporting equipment (e.g. tennis racquets, cricket bats, hockey sticks, baseball, softball bats)
• Inflated, air filled sports balls (eg rugby and footballs)
• Matches - safety matches only.
• Cigarette lighters – only one per person. Zippo lighters can travel without the innards. Any lighter shaped like a firearm will not be allowed.
• Cigar cutters
• Tradesman tools
• Medicines – allowed if under 100ml container and in a clear bag with other liquids. If over 100ml must be accompanied by doctor’s certificate or on a prescription label.
• Hypodermics needles – not allowed (unless documented evidence of medical need provided)
• Metal cutlery– only small teaspoons allowed
• Knitting needles
• Christmas crackers
• Air pistols, rifles and pellet guns
• Industrial bolt and nail guns
• Ice skates
• Knives including ceremonial, metal or material strong enough to be used as a potential weapon over 3cm
• Ski and walking/hiking poles
• Skateboards
• Ammunition
• Fireworks
• Flammable liquid(e.g. Petrol, gasoline, diesel, lighter fluid, alcohol ethanol)
• Corkscrews
• Open razors and blades – prohibited (but safety or disposable razors with blades enclosed are)
• Darts
• Scalpels
• Ice axes and ice picks
• Martial arts equipment (e.g. knuckle dusters, coshes, kubatons)
• Scissors - round tip or sharp blade 3cm or under are allowed
• Nail files - if they have a sharp point, not allowed.

Baby Food
Baby food is permitted through the Security Search point, however the Department for Transport rules allow “enough/sufficient for the flight”. You may be asked to taste the food/liquid.