Check dangerous goods and pack right for a safe flight.

Some items are banned on aircraft by law because they can harm people or the aircraft. Others must be packed right, in your carry-on or checked baggage only. Before you fly, check online or with your airline.

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Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) when used to pack perishables

Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) when used to pack perishables

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Quantity not to exceed 2.5 kg (5lb) per passenger. The package must permit the release of gas. Each item of checked baggage must be marked 'Dry Ice' or 'Carbon Dioxide, Solid' and with the net weight of dry ice, or an indication that there is 2.5kg or less of dry ice. You must gain approval from your airline before flying.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Airline approval required
Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) when used to pack perishables

Chainsaws

Chainsaws

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Generally forbidden. Check with your airline.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Item Not Permitted

Blowers, Blower Vac - petrol powered gardening equipment

Chainsaws

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Generally forbidden. Check with your airline.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Item Not Permitted

Blowers, Blower Vac - petrol powered gardening equipment

Machines with petrol powered engines

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Generally forbidden. Check with your airline.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Item Not Permitted

Chemical agent monitoring equipment, when carried by members of OPCW

Chemical agent monitoring equipment, when carried on official travel by staff members of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

You must gain approval from your airline before flying.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Airline approval required
Can be checked-in
Can't be carried-on
Chemical agent monitoring equipment, when carried on official travel by staff members of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

Christmas crackers (bon-bons) - fully assembled

Christmas crackers (bon-bons) - fully assembled

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Check with your airline for allowable limits.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Christmas crackers (bon-bons) - fully assembled

Christmas crackers (bon-bons) - unassembled - construct your own

Christmas crackers (bon-bons) - unassembled - construct your own

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Conditions may vary for international travel.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Item Not Permitted

Cigar lighter (blue-flame and torch varieties)

Cigar lighter

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Conditions may vary for international travel.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Item Not Permitted

Cigar lighter

Cigar lighter

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Conditions may vary for international travel.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Item Not Permitted

Cigarette lighter with absorbed liquid fuel (Zippo)

Cigarette lighter containing either liquefied gas or absorbed liquid fuel

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Lighters can be carried on, but only on your person and not in baggage.

Quantity limit
One per passenger
Can't be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Cigarette lighter containing either liquefied gas or absorbed liquid fuel
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