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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Small electrical appliances (hair straighteners, hair dryers/blowers, wall chargers, headphones etc)

Electrical appliances - mains powered

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Electrical appliances are not considered dangerous goods, however depending on the device, may be subject to security or carry-on baggage restrictions.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Electrical appliances - mains powered

Phone charger, laptop charger etc

Electrical appliances - mains powered

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Electrical appliances are not considered dangerous goods, however depending on the device, may be subject to security or carry-on baggage restrictions.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Electrical appliances - mains powered

Electrical appliances (CD player, blender, vacuum, juicer, kettle, toaster, rice cooker, microwave)

Electrical appliances - mains powered

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Electrical appliances are not considered dangerous goods, however depending on the device, may be subject to security or carry-on baggage restrictions.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Electrical appliances - mains powered

Glass, glassware, including bottles, wine glasses, vases, pipes etc

Glass, glassware, including bottles, wine glasses, vases, pipes etc

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Glass and other types of glassware are not considered dangerous goods and in most cases should be allowed in either your checked or carry-on luggage. However, if the glass is hardened and contains a sharp edge or point you may be asked to check it into the hold of the aircraft.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Glass, glassware, including bottles, wine glasses, vases, pipes etc

Motorcycle/motorbike helmet

Motorcycle helmet

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Motorcycle helmets are not considered dangerous goods and should be allowed in both carry-on and checked luggage. However depending on the helmet, may be subject to security or carry-on baggage restrictions.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Motorcycle helmet

Hoverboards, Segways, self-balancing boards, unicycles, electric scooters etc

Hoverboards, Segways, self-balancing boards, unicycles, electric scooters etc

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Generally forbidden. Check with your airline. These devices often contain batteries that exceed the provision for carriage in passenger’s luggage (160 Watt Hours). Devices with batteries of 101-160 Wh may only be carried with the approval of the airline; however, due to the limited product specifications, unverifiable quality control around the manufacture, and difficulty in establishing compliance with Australian consumer product safety standards, most airlines will not allow these devices.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Item Not Permitted

Camphor Blocks, Naphthalene or Mothballs

Camphor Blocks, Naphthalene or Mothballs

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

No conditions applicable

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Item Not Permitted

Battery Dry - spare

Battery, dry (alkali-manganese, zinc-carbon, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium) NOT Lithium.

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Sealed, non-vented batteries used in torches, flashlights and operating small items. Must be packed so as to prevent short circuit. Most operators require all spare batteries to be in carry on baggage.

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can't be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Battery, dry (alkali-manganese, zinc-carbon, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium) NOT Lithium.

Toiletries (toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, conditioner)

Toiletries, unrestricted (not an aerosol, no alcohol-base) including toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant sticks

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Passenger limits on liquids, aerosols and gels permitted in the cabin, apply to international flights. Refer to http://travelsecure.infrastructure.gov.au/international/lags/

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Toiletries, unrestricted (not an aerosol, no alcohol-base) including toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant sticks

Food (bread, cheese, chocolate, fruit, honey, jam, jelly, lentils, noodles, nougat, rice, tuna)

Food - General

Updated 19 March 2025
Conditions

Food is not considered a Dangerous Goods and is generally allowed. For International Travellers, depending on the food, it may be subject to quarantine. Please refer to the Department of Agriculture for more information. http://www.agriculture.gov.au/travelling/arriving-in-australia

Quantity limit

No quantity limit applicable

Can be checked-in
Can be carried-on
Food - General
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