Sharp objects

Can I bring knife on a plane?

Quick rules for flying with knife in carry-on and checked baggage. Verdicts and conditions across the major aviation regions below.

🇺🇸 United States (TSA)

Carry-on
No
Checked bag
Yes

All knives are banned from carry-on (one exception: round-bladed butter knives and plastic/wooden cutlery). Knives must be sheathed or securely wrapped in checked baggage.

🇪🇺 European Union (EASA)

Carry-on
No
Checked bag
Yes

All bladed knives prohibited in carry-on. Allowed in checked bags if safely wrapped.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom (CAA)

Carry-on
No
Checked bag
Yes

Knives of any length banned from cabin. Allowed in hold luggage, sheathed.

Also known as: pocket knife, swiss army knife, kitchen knife, blade
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