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Security Check

A Stress-Free Guide

At KEF, we understand that security screening can be a point of anxiety for many guests. Our aim is to make this process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Here's a simple guide to help you through:

Before Security Screening:

  • Boarding Pass Scan: Start by scanning your boarding pass at the automatic gate.
  • Know the Rules: Familiarize yourself with security regulations before your journey to ensure a swift process.
  • Preparation Area: Use our designated area to dispose of any liquids or prohibited items before you reach security.

At Security Screening:

Liquids:

  • Maximum 100ml per container.
  • Total liquid volume shouldn't exceed 1 litre.
  • Place all liquids in a transparent zipper bag.
  • Remove this bag from your hand luggage and place it in a tray.

Electronics:

  • Remove laptops and large electronic devices from your hand luggage. Place them in a separate tray without any other items.
  • E-Cigarettes and Vaping Devices: Carry these items in cabin baggage only.

Personal Items:

  • Take off coats and jackets.
  • Remove belts, empty pockets, and place these items in a tray.
  • You may be asked to remove your shoes for screening.

Please note that all checked baggage will go through screening as part of pre-flight security measures. At times, the contents of a luggage may need to be checked further. Passengers shall ensure that items in their bags are arranged in such a way to avoid any risk of items falling out of the bag when opened.
KEF is not responsible for items that fall out of luggage and are damaged during security searches in cargo.

Liquid 100ml per unit

Liquid 100ml per unit

Remove laptop and electronics from hand luggage

Remove laptop and electronics from hand luggage

Empty pockets and withdraw belt

Empty pockets and withdraw belt

After Security Screening:

  • Duty-Free Purchases: Feel free to buy liquids and other goods in the departure lounge.
  • Connecting Flights: If on a connecting flight, place duty-free liquids and their receipt in a sealed bag. Do not open this bag until you reach your final destination.
  • Checked-in Luggage: If your luggage isn’t checked through to your final destination, consider placing duty-free liquids in your checked-in luggage for subsequent flights.

Dealing with Prohibited Items:

  • Options for Prohibited Items: If prohibited items are found in hand luggage, you can opt to check them in, provided they're allowed in checked luggage.
  • No Storage Facilities: Please be aware, KEF doesn’t offer storage for prohibited items.

Q & a

Liquids include gels, creams, ointments and aerosols, whether in bottles, pressure containers, tubes or other packaging. Common items that passengers take with them and which are classified as liquids include: Soft drinks, alcohol, perfumes, moisturisers, toothpaste, lip gloss, hairspray, shampoo, soaps, suntan lotions, soft cheeses such as Camembert and other cheeses.

Each unit of packaging may be a maximum of 100ml (1dl) of liquid. All packaging must fit into a transparent one (1) litre plastic zip-lock bag. Each passenger may have one bag. Packaging refers to bottles, tubes, canisters and other containers that can contain a liquid.

All medication in solid form (pills, powders and capsules) are permitted. Medication in liquid form that you require during your flight is permitted but may need to go through a liquid screening machine if the packaging is larger than 100ml. All medication in liquid form must be removed from the bag before the bag goes through the x-ray machine.

Yes, nutritional supplements like creatine, protein and others are allowed in carry-on. However, if the supplement is in liquid form it must be under 100ml like other liquids.

Containers containing a maximum of 100ml of contact lens fluid are permitted.

Yes it is allowed to travel with a hair iron in carry-on luggage

E-cigarettes are ONLY permitted in carry-on luggage. Furthermore, it is forbidden to charge E-cigarettes during flight. E-cigarette fluids fall under the general rules on liquids, i.e. no liquid may be in containers larger than 100ml and must fit into a 1l zip-lock bag together with other liquids you are carrying.

Infant formula is permitted provided the infant is travelling with you. Such food may, however, be subject to a random search, in which case it will have to be put through a liquid screening machine. A mother who takes breast milk with her even though the baby is not travelling with her will be granted an exemption, and the milk will be sent through the liquid screening machine during the security search process. Infant formula and breast milk must be taken out of the carry-on luggage before it goes into the x-ray machine.

Easter eggs are permitted provided that they do not contain any liquids exceeding 100ml.

Food in solid form (such as leg of lamb, fish and smoked pork) is permitted in carry-on luggage. If you are carrying a significant volume of food, it would be easiest to take some of the food out of the bag before the bag goes through the x-ray machine.

As a rule, knitting needles are allowed in carry-on luggage. This can, however, depend on individual airports, and in the event of connecting flights, passengers with knitting needles or other sharp items may be duly warned thereto. Airport security staff may, according to regulation, make note of and prevent passengers from continuing travel with items that they consider suspicious and which may pose a threat.

Rules on drones and drone batteries vary between aircraft operators. Passengers intending to take drones in their carry-on luggage should contact the airline for further information. 

In general, hard cheeses like parmesan and cheddar are allowed. Soft cheeses like camembert and cheese spread are considered liquid. Therefore the same rules apply to soft cheese as for liquid and gels. Each unit can be up to 100ml and should be in a clear ziploc bag. Please note that any liquid that is purchased in shops after passing through security check for north America and countries outside the EEU is forbidden in carry-on. Even though the packaging is sealed.

Lithium batteries are only allowed in hand luggage.

As a rule, tent pegs are allowed in carry-on luggage. This can, however, depend on individual airports, and in the event of connecting flights, passengers with tent pegs or other potentially sharp items may be duly warned thereto. Airport security staff may, according to regulation, make note of and prevent passengers from continuing travel with items that they consider suspicious and which may pose a threat.