Can I Fly With This?
Can I bring baby food on a plane?
Quick rules for flying with baby food in carry-on and checked baggage. Verdicts and conditions across the major aviation regions below.
🇺🇸 United States (TSA)
Exempt from the 3-1-1 rule. 'Reasonable quantities' allowed in carry-on. Declare to TSA at the checkpoint — may require additional screening.
🇪🇺 European Union (EASA)
Baby food and milk for the journey are exempt from the 100 ml rule. Must be presented separately at security.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (CAA)
Baby food, formula and breast milk for the journey exempt from the 100 ml rule. Present separately at security. Reasonable quantities allowed; infant must be travelling with you in most cases.
🌎 Latin America
Baby food, formula and breast milk for the journey exempt from 100 ml rule. Present separately at security. LATAM, Aeroméxico, Avianca all recognise.
🌏 Asia (ICAO / IATA baseline)
Baby food + formula + breast milk for the journey exempt from the 100 ml liquid rule across the region. Declare separately at security. Australia + NZ recognise the exemption on transit; mainland China sometimes requires the parent / infant to be present at screening.
🇦🇺 Australia & Pacific (CASA)
Baby food + formula + breast milk for the journey exempt from the 100 ml rule. Present separately at security. Reasonable quantities allowed; infant must be travelling with you in most cases.