Cardiff Airport (CWL) liquid rules 2026: the 100ml limit for liquids in hand luggage

Questions about liquids at Cardiff: 100ml rule, bags, scanners, baby food, duty-free

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Can I take liquids over 100ml through security at Cardiff (CWL)?

No. Containers of 100 ml or less; liquids and electronics stay in your hand luggage (Next Generation Security).

Next Generation Security is now fully operational. The new technology allows passengers to leave liquids under 100ml in their hand luggage, along with all electronics, providing an enhanced customer experience.

All liquids must be in containers that are 100ml or less and placed inside your hand luggage

Does Cardiff (CWL) have the new CT scanners, and can liquids stay in my bag?

Next Generation Security is now fully operational. The new technology allows passengers to leave liquids under 100ml in their hand luggage, along with all electronics, providing an enhanced customer experience.

Can I take baby food and medicines over 100ml through security at Cardiff (CWL)?

When travelling with a baby you’re allowed to take enough baby food, baby milk and sterilised water for the journey. There is no legal limit to how much you can take however check with your airport before you travel.

Individual containers of breast milk must hold no more than 2,000ml. Each container will need to be screened at the security point. Airport staff might need to open the containers to screen the liquids.

Do liquids have to go in a plastic bag at Cardiff (CWL), and how big can it be?

The passages we quote from the official page do not mention a plastic bag or a limit on the number of bags. GOV.UK sets out the standard rule and exemptions for UK airports on its hand luggage restrictions page; check with the airport and your airline before you pack.

The rules for carrying liquids in your hand luggage depend on the airport.

At most airports, you cannot take liquids in containers larger than 100ml through security. This still applies if the container is only part full.

Some airports may allow you to take liquid in containers that hold up to 2 litres of liquid.

Quoted from Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports – Liquids (checked on 10 October 2026).

Can I carry duty-free liquids over 100ml through Cardiff (CWL)?

The passages we quote from the official page do not cover duty-free liquids bought at another airport. GOV.UK sets out the standard rule and exemptions for UK airports on its hand luggage restrictions page; check with the airport and your airline before you pack.

What are the liquid rules at Cardiff (CWL) in 2026, and are they changing?

As of 21 October 2026, the official page says: No. Containers of 100 ml or less; liquids and electronics stay in your hand luggage (Next Generation Security). Rules can change at short notice and the airport's page is our only source, so check it again before you fly.

The rules for carrying liquids in your hand luggage depend on the airport.

Some airports may allow you to take liquid in containers that hold up to 2 litres of liquid.

Quoted from Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports – Liquids (checked on 10 October 2026).

Official source: Cardiff Airport – Airport Security · checked on 21 October 2026 (the site blocks simple automated requests or needs JavaScript, so we read it in a browser)