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

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

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Can I take liquids over 100ml through security at Cork (ORK)?

No. Containers under 100 ml in one 1-litre plastic bag, presented separately.

The 100ml liquids, gels and pastes rule still applies at Cork Airport.

Passengers should prepare liquids gels and pastes under 100ml in a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag with a total content maximum of 1 litre (approximately 20cm x 20cm). Passengers will need to present these separately at Passenger Screening.

You cannot bring any liquids, lotions, gels or pastes over 100 millilitres on board the aircraft. These items can only be checked in as Hold Baggage. Please give any such items to the security screening staff, who will dispose of them for you.

Are the liquids rules different by terminal or checkpoint at Cork (ORK)?

Please note Cork Airport does not provide plastic bags but these can be purchased in the terminal BEFORE you approach the passenger security screening area.

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

Passengers should prepare liquids gels and pastes under 100ml in a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag with a total content maximum of 1 litre (approximately 20cm x 20cm). Passengers will need to present these separately at Passenger Screening.

Passengers travelling with babies and young children are permitted to bring as much baby formula, milk and snacks as is required for the duration of the flight. Please ask one of our security team members for a special tray to put the liquids in as it will be subjected to additional screening as well as going through the x-ray machine.

Essential Prescription Medicines and special dietary requirements including baby foods required for the flight are permitted but these must be presented separately for screening.

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

Passengers should prepare liquids gels and pastes under 100ml in a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag with a total content maximum of 1 litre (approximately 20cm x 20cm). Passengers will need to present these separately at Passenger Screening.

Please note Cork Airport does not provide plastic bags but these can be purchased in the terminal BEFORE you approach the passenger security screening area.

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

Passengers travelling with babies and young children are permitted to bring as much baby formula, milk and snacks as is required for the duration of the flight. Please ask one of our security team members for a special tray to put the liquids in as it will be subjected to additional screening as well as going through the x-ray machine.

Essential Prescription Medicines and special dietary requirements including baby foods required for the flight are permitted but these must be presented separately for screening.

What are the liquid rules at Cork (ORK) in 2026, and are they changing?

As of 21 October 2026, the official page says: No. Containers under 100 ml in one 1-litre plastic bag, presented separately. Rules can change at short notice and the airport's page is our only source, so check it again before you fly.

Liquids carried in the aircraft cabin such as aerosols, drinks, toothpaste, cosmetic creams or gels must be carried in a transparent plastic bag - maximum capacity 1 litre - and no container may hold more than 100 ml.

Quoted from Luggage restrictions – Your Europe (checked on 10 October 2026).

Official source: Cork Airport – How to prepare for security · checked on 21 October 2026