Baggage rules vary between airlines and the ticket purchased. You are advised to check baggage rules with your airline before arriving at London City Airport.

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Hand baggage

One bag rule
London City Airport lifted the one bag rule on 7 January 2008.

The dimensions of each item of hand baggage carried by a passenger through the airport security search point must not exceed:

• A length of 56cm
• A width of 45cm
• A depth of 25cm - including wheels, handles, side pockets, etc.

Liquids in hand baggage
Government authorities in many countries have now defined restrictions on the type and quantity of liquids that may be carried in hand baggage through the airport, or on flights arriving into or departing from their country.

The European Union (EU) liquid policy
The European Union agreed a new policy to protect air travellers against the current security threat.

The EU rules on liquids apply to all air passengers travelling from any EU airport, including UK airports, as well those travelling from Albania, Kosovo, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Switzerland and Ukraine, regardless of their destination. The changes became effective from 6 November 2006. Limited quantities of liquids, gels or pastes must be held in individual containers not exceeding 100ml (approximately 3.5 fl. oz). This may include:

• Shampoo
• Creams
• Hair gel, hair spray
• Suntan lotions
• Toothpaste
• Liquid or aerosol deodorants
• Perfumes
• Cosmetics such as mascara and lip gloss
• Water and other drinks, soups and syrups
• Other items of similar consistency including jams, honey and edible spreads

The containers must be carried in a separate clear plastic bag that does not exceed 20cm x 20cm (8 inches x 8 inches) or equivalent to one litre (1.75 pint) capacity.

Items must fit in the bag comfortably and the bag must be completely closed. At the airport security search, the plastic bag must be removed from the cabin bag and x-ray screened separately.

Please also remove all large electrical items, laptops, pads, and Kindles as these also need to be screened separatley.

This list below has been taken from the Department for Transport website, it outlines what items are prohibited in the cabin or the hold of the aircraft. Some items are made prohibited by the London City Airports Security Management Team to be in line with other UK Airports. Please note that this list is non-exhaustive.

* You are allowed to take enough baby food or milk for the journey in your cabin baggage. In some cases this may be over 100ml. The adult carrying the baby food or milk may be asked to taste it.