Munich Airport (MUC) liquid rules 2026: 100ml or 2 litres in hand luggage? The official pages disagree

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

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Can I take liquids over 100ml through security at Munich (MUC)?

Not clear: the official texts disagree. The page says up to 2 litres per container with CT scanners, and several containers adding up to less than 2 litres; an image caption on the same page says 100 ml.

state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) scanners are being used at screening checkpoints in Terminals 1 and 2.

Liquids (up to two liters per container) and electronic devices may remain in carry-on luggage

You may carry several containers totaling less than two liters. Containers larger than two liters must be checked as baggage.

At airports without CT technology, the 100-ml rule for liquids still applies.

Electronic devices and liquids up to 100 ml may remain in your carry-on luggage.

Are the liquids rules different by terminal or checkpoint at Munich (MUC)?

state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) scanners are being used at screening checkpoints in Terminals 1 and 2.

At airports without CT technology, the 100-ml rule for liquids still applies.

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

state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) scanners are being used at screening checkpoints in Terminals 1 and 2.

Liquids (up to two liters per container) and electronic devices may remain in carry-on luggage

At airports without CT technology, the 100-ml rule for liquids still applies.

Electronic devices and liquids up to 100 ml may remain in your carry-on luggage.

Do liquids have to go in a plastic bag at Munich (MUC), 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. Your Europe sets out the standard EU rule and exemptions; check with the airport and your airline before you pack.

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).

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

The passages we quote from the official page do not list exemptions for baby food or medicines. Your Europe sets out the standard EU rule and exemptions; check with the airport and your airline before you pack.

What are the liquid rules at Munich (MUC) in 2026, and are they changing?

As of 10 October 2026, the official page says: Not clear: the official texts disagree. The page says up to 2 litres per container with CT scanners, and several containers adding up to less than 2 litres; an image caption on the same page says 100 ml. 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: Munich Airport – Security screening and passport control · checked on 10 October 2026 (the site blocks simple automated requests or needs JavaScript, so we read it in a browser)