Can I Fly With This?
Can I bring contact lens solution on a plane?
Quick rules for flying with contact lens solution in carry-on and checked baggage. Verdicts and conditions across the major aviation regions below.
🇺🇸 United States (TSA)
Standard rule: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container in carry-on. If you declare it as a medical necessity, larger containers may be allowed in carry-on but require additional screening.
🇪🇺 European Union (EASA)
≤ 100 ml in carry-on liquids bag (no medical exemption for routine lens solution in the EU). Buy travel size or full size in checked.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (CAA)
≤ 100 ml in carry-on. UK CAA: no medical exemption — buy travel size or full size for checked.
🌎 Latin America
≤ 100 ml in carry-on. Any size in checked.
🌏 Asia (ICAO / IATA baseline)
≤ 100 ml in carry-on liquids bag (ICAO baseline — no medical exemption for routine lens solution in most Asian jurisdictions). Buy travel-size bottles or refill at destination. Any size in checked.
🇦🇺 Australia & Pacific (CASA)
≤ 100 ml in carry-on bag. Australia CASA + NZ CAA: no exemption — buy travel-size or full-size for checked.