Air Travel in Italy: Passengers Can Now Carry Up to 2 Liters of Liquids in Hand Luggage at Select Airports
by Adriana ruiz
A major shift is coming to air travel in Italy and Europe: the long-standing 100 ml liquid limit for carry-on luggage is being lifted—but only at airports equipped with next-generation 3D security scanners.
The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) has officially approved the use of Smiths Detection’s advanced 3D CT scanners (HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX), which are capable of identifying explosives in liquids and gels. This means travelers can now bring up to 2 liters of liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs) in their cabin bags without removing them for security checks. The new rule applies to items such as perfumes, wines, spirits, olive oil, creams, and gels, as well as electronic devices like laptops and tablets, which no longer need to be taken out during screening.
Which Italian Airports Are Affected?
The six Italian airports that currently meet the technical requirements to adopt the updated regulation are:
• Rome Fiumicino
• Milan Linate
• Milan Malpensa
• Bologna
• Turin
• Milan Bergamo (starting November 28, 2025)
These airports have implemented next-generation security scanners capable of analyzing the contents of hand luggage—including liquids—without requiring travelers to remove items at checkpoints.
From November 28, 2025, Milan Bergamo Airport will also adopt the new rule, coinciding with the launch of its new passenger terminal security area, currently under construction.
Key Takeaways for Travelers
• Passengers flying from equipped airports can carry up to 2 liters of liquids, aerosols, and gels in hand luggage.
• No need to remove liquids or electronic devices from carry-ons during screening.
• At airports without next-generation scanners, the old 100 ml per container rule remains in place, with liquids stored in a 1-liter resealable bag.
• Medical liquids, baby food, and dietary liquids continue to be allowed with special screening.
This change marks one of the most significant improvements to air travel convenience in over a decade, reducing long queues and giving passengers the freedom to bring their favorite local products onboard.
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