If you are getting ready to travel and are flying from Stansted Airport, it is good to be aware of the packing rules ahead of time.

When heading through security, it can be a slower process if you are not prepared.

One of the things to note is whether the 100ml rule still applies.

Here is all you need to know.

Does the 100ml rule still apply at Stansted Airport?

Yes, the 100ml rule is still in place at Stansted Airport.

While you can pack liquids in your hand luggage, there is a liquid allowance on flights and Stansted recommends packing liquids in your hold luggage if possible.

Any liquids in your hand luggage must follow these rules:

  • All liquids, gels and aerosols must be under 100ml each 
  • These must be packed in a clear, resealable plastic bag, no larger than 20cm x 20cm 
  • Passengers can only pack one of these clear bags of products in their hand luggage - the limit is one per person
  • This clear plastic bag should be removed from your hand luggage and placed clearly in the tray provided

It is also important to note that the bag must not be knotted or tied at the top and is limited to one plastic bag per person.

Any liquids over 100ml must be checked in with your hold luggage. 

What is classed as a liquid by airport security? 

Here is the full list of all things classed as a liquid by Stansted Airport:

What is a liquid?

  • All drinks, including water
  • Liquid or semi-liquid foods, such as soup, jam, honey, and syrups
  • Pastes, including toothpaste
  • Creams, lotions, oils, moisturiser
  • Perfumes and aftershaves
  • Make-up, including mascara and lipgloss
  • Sprays, including sun lotion
  • Inhalers
  • Gels, including hair gels and shower gels
  • Contents of pressurised containers, including shaving foam, other foams, and deodorants
  • Liquid-solid mixtures (such as food)
  • Any other item of a similar consistency

Lipsticks, lip balms, and stick deodorants are not classed as liquids, so you don’t need to put these in your clear plastic bag.

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Are there any exemptions to the 100ml rule at Stansted Airport?

Stansted Airport says liquid containers larger than 100ml can pass through security at all UK airports if they are for essential medical purposes (and are with a medical note or prescription), are for special dietary requirements or contain baby food or baby milk.

You can also take liquids bought at the airport in Duty Free on your plane through Security, but the items must be sealed inside a security bag when you purchase it and the receipt is sealed and visible in the bag.