You can bring on board most everyday items and electronic devices needed while travelling. However, you must pay special attention to the restrictions on liquids, batteries and some other items.
Quick check: what items are allowed
The table below gives you a general overview of what you can or cannot bring on board. Note that most of these items have restrictions on them, please read further details after the table.
Item | Carry-on baggage | Checked baggage |
---|---|---|
Aerosols, such as hairspray and bug repellent | Yes* | Yes |
Alcohol | Yes** | Yes |
Baby milk and baby food for the flight | Yes | Yes |
Batteries | Yes*** | No |
Bike oil | No | No |
Electronic cigarettes | Yes**** | No |
Electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, chargers, cameras, electronic toothbrushes and drones with lithium batteries (excl. power banks, see the row below) | Yes*** | Yes, but preferred in carry-on baggage due to safety*** |
Power banks | Yes*** | No |
Folding knives and Swiss army knives | No | Yes |
Knitting and crochet needles | Yes | Yes |
Liquids | Yes** | Yes |
Matches and cigarette lighters | Not allowed in baggage, but you can carry one in your pocket | |
Medicines | Yes | Yes |
Powders | Yes***** | Yes |
Scissors | Yes, if the blades measure 6cm (2.4in) or less | Yes |
Ski wax | Yes, if not labelled as flammable | |
Solid food and snacks | Yes, but remember to check the restrictions of your destination country | |
Umbrellas and walking sticks | Yes | Yes |
*Check the restrictions for aerosols below.
**Check the restrictions for liquids below.
***Check the restrictions for lithium batteries below.
****Electronic cigarettes are not permitted on flights departing from Delhi.
*****Check the restrictions for powders on flights to the USA below.