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 the cabin or checked baggage only. Before you fly, check online or with your airline.

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Lighter fuel

Lighter fuel

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

No conditions applicable

Quantity limit
Not applicable - forbidden item
Item Not Permitted

Lighter refill in can

Lighter refills

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

No conditions applicable

Quantity limit
Not applicable - forbidden item
Item Not Permitted

Lighter refills

Lighter refills

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

No conditions applicable

Quantity limit
Not applicable - forbidden item
Item Not Permitted

Liquid oxygen systems

Liquid oxygen systems

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

No conditions applicable

Quantity limit
Not applicable - forbidden item
Item Not Permitted

Mace

Mace

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

No conditions applicable

Quantity limit
Not applicable - forbidden item
Item Not Permitted

Magnetised material or strong magnets

Magnets - strong

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

Magnetised material or strong magnets that have strength sufficient to cause a compass deflection of more than 2 degrees at a distance of 2.1 metres from any point on the surface of the outer package. The magnetic field strength at the compass producing a 2 degree deflection is taken to be 0.418 A/m (0.00525 Gauss).

Quantity limit
Not applicable - forbidden item
Item Not Permitted

Magnets - weak (fridge, souvenir, pillow, homeopathic, signs, children's toys)

Magnets - weak (fridge, souvenir, pillow, homeopathic, signs, children's toys)

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

General household and souvenir magnets are generally considered weak magnetised material - refer to the entry for 'Magnets - strong' for further guidance.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Magnets - weak (fridge, souvenir, pillow, homeopathic, signs, children's toys)

Medical devices - oxygen

Medical devices - oxygen

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

Cylinders, valves and regulators, where fitted, must be protected from damage that could cause inadvertent release of contents. You must gain approval from your airline before flying.

Quantity limit
Not exceeding 5kg per cylinder
Airline approval required
Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Medical devices - oxygen

Medical devices - portable (e.g. AED, CPAP)

Medical devices - portable (e.g. Defibrillator, AED, CPAP)

Updated: 5 November 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 be carried-on
Medical devices - portable (e.g. Defibrillator, AED, CPAP)

Medical or clinical thermometers containing mercury

Medical or clinical thermometers containing mercury

Updated: 5 November 2025
Conditions

For personal use. Must be in its protective case.

Quantity limit
No more than one per person.
Can be checked-in
Can't be carried-on
Medical or clinical thermometers containing mercury
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