What am I allowed to take with me in my hand baggage? This is one of the most common questions that people flying to and from Schiphol have. And while it’s always a good idea to pack as much as you can in your hold baggage, certain items should be kept on your person. Like power banks and special kinds of batteries. Read these essential hand baggage tips and make sure your journey gets off to a good start!
Did you know that, because of international safety standards, you must keep power banks and lithium batteries in your hand baggage? You can pack these items along with your other electronics, like your tablet, smart phone and laptop in your hand baggage. You are allowed to carry a maximum of two power banks. And remember that these can stay in your bag when you go through the security check!
Hairspray, sunscreen, a pot of your favourite hot sauce and lip balm – these are all liquids that are allowed in your hand baggage, as long as the individual containers are no more than 100ml. When packing your bags, always check the size of the packaging. Anything containing more than 100ml must be packed in your hold baggage. You don’t want to have to hand over your favourite shampoo at security now do you?
You can find even more information about what is and isn’t allowed in your hand baggage on this page. And if you need help with what you need to pack for your holiday, business trip or family visit, check out our handy packing list. Happy travels!