Prohibited items - FAQ

Accumulator work tools (drills, screwdrivers)

In case of transport in checked baggage, devices must be transported without batteries.

Batteries must be transported separately from the device in hand baggage.

Alcoholic drinks

Alcoholic drinks packed in original packaging with alcohol volume from 24% to 70%.

In the case of transport in hand baggage, it is necessary to adhere the maximum allowed volume limit for the transport of liquids.

Transport in checked baggage:

The maximum permitted amount of alcoholic beverages is 5 liters/1 person . Alcoholic beverages containing 24% alcohol and less transported in checked baggage are not subject to any restrictions.

Crutches and walking sticks that serve as medical aids

Batteries, power banks, accumulators 

All types of batteries must be transported separately from the device (i.e. individually protected to avoid short circuits) in hand baggage.

Lithium content - in metal batteries must not exceed 2 g. The power of lithium-ion batteries must not exceed 100 Wh (maximum quantity limitation is 20 spare batteries per person).

Batteries without risk of spillage with max. voltage 12 V and max. power of 100 Wh (maximum quantity limitation of 2 spare batteries per person).

Powerbanks are considered to be spare batteries.

Other batteries, power banks and accumulators are allowed to be transported in hand baggage only with the permission of the air carrier.

Wheelchair batteries and mobility aids with built-in batteries

The installed battery must be protected to prevent a short circuit, the wiring must be insulated and the controls protected.

Air carrier permission is required.

Wheelchair batteries and mobility aids with removable batteries

Each battery removed from the mobile device must not exceed 300 Wh.

The passenger may carry a maximum of one spare lithium-ion battery with a capacity not exceeding 300 Wh or two spare batteries, each with a capacity not exceeding 160 Wh. All batteries removed from the device and all spare batteries are carried in hand baggage.

The removed or spare battery must be protected from damage (e.g. by placing it in protective package).

Air carrier permission is required.

Baseball and softball bats, pool cues

Umbrellas 

Umbrellas with a sharp tip or larger sizes are only allowed in checked baggage.

Metal Detector

Carriage in checked baggage is permitted only without a battery.

Baby food and baby nutrition 

In the case of transporting baby food in hand baggage in the form of a liquid, it is necessary to comply with the expected practical amount required for the duration of the flight. Liquids for infants (water, tea, milk, etc.) can also be transported in quantities larger than 100 ml. 

Inform the security staff in advance about the transport of baby food.

Drones

Drones are only allowed in hand baggage with the permission of the airline.

In the case of transport in checked baggage, they must be transported without batteries. Batteries must be transported separately from the device in hand baggage.

Jam, marmalade, honey, nutella, syrup, preserves

In the case of transport in hand baggage, it is necessary to adhere to the maximum volume limit allowed for the transport of liquids.

Electronic cigarettes

Batteries must be transported separately from cigarettes in hand baggage. In the case of transport in checked baggage, cigarettes must be transported without batteries.

Hair dryers

Film for analogue cameras, instant cameras and printers

Transporting film and fragile items in checked baggage is not recommended.

Bottles or containers - empty only

Cameras, video cameras

Transporting fragile items, valuable and valuable electronic appliances in checked baggage is not recommended.

In the case of transport in checked baggage, devices must be transported without batteries. Batteries must be transported separately from the device in hand baggage.

Hockey sticks

Shaving machine – safety disposable

Shaving and other razors

Mountaineering equipment

Mountaineering equipment is recommended to be transported in checked baggage.

Airline approval is required to transport some items.

Needles and application medical devices for the application of insulin and other medications

These items are recommended for transport in the original packaging. A doctor's note is recommended but not required.

Food

In the case of transporting food in the form of liquid, paste, gelatin, gel (jam, marmalade, nutella, bryndza, compote, syrup, pate, processed cheese) in hand baggage, it is necessary to adhere the maximum volume limit for transporting liquids.

Avalanche life jackets

Avalanche life jackets must be packaged to prevent the accidental activation of the devices. The devices can contain a maximum of two pressure containers and a maximum of two spare containers. Cartridges must contain non-flammable gas. If the device is equipped with a pyrotechnic triggering mechanism, it must not contain more than 200 mg of explosive. Airbags in backpacks must be equipped with overpressure valves.

It is possible to transport only 1 piece per passenger.

Air carrier permission is required.

The devices must be declared at the check-in counter and then handed over to the oversized baggage office.

Medicines, medical creams, medical ointments, drops, solutions, other medicines, liquid/non-liquid medicines

It is recommended to transport these items in the original packaging. A doctor's note is recommended but not required.

Transport is possible including cooling fillings. The maximum volume limit for the transport of liquids does not apply to cooling cartridges.

Balls

For safety reasons, only deflated balls are accepted for transport.

Orthopedic joint replacements, endoprostheses and implants

The passenger has the right to ask the security personnel for a physical check without the use of electronic detection devices. A doctor's note is recommended but not required.

Insulin pumps, pacemakers and medical devices

The passenger has the right to ask the security personnel for a physical check without the use of electronic detection devices.

A doctor's note is recommended but not required.

Food, self-heating food (meal ready to eat)

Meat, salami, sausages, hard cheeses

Ammunition, shells

Air carrier permission is required.

In order to permit the transport of firearms and ammunition/cartridges, it is necessary to submit a confirmation of the right to possess a firearm and ammunition according to applicable legal regulations (e.g. firearms license, firearms accompanying letter) and the permission of the air carrier, which the passenger is obliged to request in advance. Ammunition and cartridges must be securely packed.

Bullets with an explosive or incendiary projectile are prohibited.

Weapons transported for sporting purposes, hunting weapons, magazines and ammunition (maximum quantity limit of 5 kg/1 person, for personal use only) must be declared at the check-in counter and then handed over to the security control employee at the oversized baggage office.

Refills for lighters

"Strike anywhere matches", turbo lighters, blue flame lighters, intense blue flame lighters, gasoline lighters, lithium battery powered lighters, lighters (all types)

Knives, scissors, corkscrews with a blade shorter than 6 cm

In the case of scissors, the tip length is measured from the connecting pin.

For corkscrews, the length is measured from the handle to the tip.

Knives, scissors, corkscrews with a blade longer than 6 cm

In the case of scissors, the tip length is measured from the connecting pin.

For corkscrews, the length is measured from the handle to the tip.

Multifunctional knives

The length of any tool must not exceed 6 cm.

Knives - tactical and combat

Knives are prohibited in hand baggage regardless of blade length.

Stun devices

(shock devices, tasers, stun guns and batons, slaughter guns)

Pans, pots

Stunners, paralyzing sprays, defensive sprays and other sprays containing irritating substances

Grocery store

(confectionery, sweets, baguettes, sandwiches, meat products, salami, sausages, hard cheeses, fruit)

In the case of transporting food in the form of liquid, paste, gelatin, gel (jam, marmalade, nutella, bryndza, compote, syrup, pate, processed cheese) in hand baggage, it is necessary to adhere to the maximum volume limit for transporting liquids.

Work tools (hammers, saws, screwdrivers, chisels, drills, drill bits, pliers)

Empty bottles and containers

Transport of living organs and biological material - Dry Shipper

Contains subcooled liquefied nitrogen. The design of the insulated package must not allow pressure to build up inside the container and the leakage of liquid nitrogen.

Air carrier authorization is recommended.

Powder - children's or cosmetic

Handcuffs, restraints and binding tapes

Pyrotechnics, fireworks, sparklers, shooting confetti, smoke towers, smoke torches, smoke pipes

Repellents for repelling insects, mosquitoes, ticks, etc.

In the case of transport in hand baggage, it is necessary to adhere to the maximum volume limit for the transport of liquids.

Fishing rods, reels, silons

Selfie sticks, tripods

Skateboards, longboards, hoverboards, minisegway

In the case of transport in checked baggage, devices must be transported without batteries. Batteries must be transported separately from the device in hand baggage.

Due to their large capacity, batteries can only be transported in hand baggage with the permission of the air carrier.

Parasols

Parasols must be declared at the check-in counter and then handed in at the oversized baggage office.

Smart bags, baggage with a built-in lithium battery

In the case of transport as checked baggage, the device must be transported without batteries. Batteries are allowed to be transported only in hand baggage.

If the battery capacity exceeds 0.3 g of lithium metal, or 2.7 Wh, or if the battery cannot be removed from the smart bag, it is prohibited to transport such baggage either as hand baggage and checked baggage.

Sprays and other pressurized containers

For other than medical and cosmetic purposes.

Tents

Tent poles

Tent pegs

If the length of the blade exceeds 6 cm.

Stringed musical instruments

Spare strings are allowed to be transported only in checked baggage.

Dry ice

Air carrier permission is required.

The weight must not exceed 2.5 kg per person, the packaging must allow the escape of sublimating carbon dioxide.

In the case of transport in checked baggage, information with the name DRY ICE and the net weight of dry ice must be visibly displayed on the baggage.

Candles

Tennis rackets

Thermometers - medical

A small medical or clinical thermometer that contains mercury and is intended for personal use must be enclosed in a secure package.

Quantity limitation is 1 piece per person.

Pressure containers

(gas cartridges, camping cartridges, fuel cylinders, pressure containers intended for non-medical purposes and other pressure containers containing compressed gas).

Urns and cremated human remains

Air carrier permission is required. Death certificate and proof of cremation required. Ashes must be securely packed in their original packaging.

Lifejackets, avalanche rescue vests and other airbag vests

These items must be packaged so as to prevent the accidental activation of the devices. The devices can contain a maximum of two pressure containers and a maximum of two spare containers. Cartridges must contain carbon dioxide or other non-flammable gas.

If the device is equipped with a pyrotechnic triggering mechanism, it must not contain more than 200 mg of explosive.

It is possible to transport only 1 piece per passenger.

Air carrier permission is required.

The devices must be declared at the check-in counter and then handed over to the oversized baggage office.

Lighters and ordinary matches

Maximum quantity limit 1 piece per person.

Note: Refills for lighters, "strike anywhere" matches, turbo "blue flame lighter", intense lighters with a blue flame, gasoline lighters, lighters powered by a lithium battery without a safety cap, lighters (all types) are prohibited from being transported either in hand baggage or checked baggage.

Devices for the therapy and treatment of sleep apnea, CPAP

If the device contains a lithium battery, it must be transported in hand baggage.

A doctor's note is not necessary.

Weapons (firearms)

Launchers, imitation and replica weapons, toy guns, gun parts, signal and trigger guns, airsoft guns, slingshots, harpoons, bows, crossbows, arrows, spears.

Weapons transported for sporting purposes and hunting weapons

Air carrier permission is required.

Note: In order to permit the transport of firearms and ammunition/cartridges, it is necessary to submit a confirmation of the right to possess a firearms and ammunition according to applicable legal regulations (e.g. firearms license, firearms accompanying letter) and the permission of the air carrier, which the passenger is obliged to request in advance.

Weapons transported for sporting purposes, hunting weapons and ammunition/cartridges (maximum quantity limit of 5 kg per person and only for personal use) must be declared at the check-in counter and then handed over at the oversized baggage office.

Animals

The transported animal is subjected to screening by security staff either as a passenger or as hand baggage.

Air carrier permission and documents necessary for the transport of animals (animal passport, confirmation of microchip application and rabies vaccination) are required.

Hair irons, hair curlers, hair dryers

Razors