Quick rules for flying with hand sanitizer in carry-on and checked baggage. Verdicts and conditions across the major aviation regions below.
🇺🇸 United States (TSA)
Carry-on
With limits
Checked bag
Yes
Carry-on: 3.4 oz (100 ml) limit per container — the temporary 12 oz pandemic-era allowance has ended. Larger sizes must go in checked baggage.
🇪🇺 European Union (EASA)
Carry-on
With limits
Checked bag
Yes
100 ml limit in carry-on (in your 1L liquids bag). Full size in checked.
Also known as: hand gel, antibacterial gel
⚠️ Airline rules vary and change frequently. This page summarises common guidance — always confirm with your specific airline before flying, especially for international travel.