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Can I bring snow globe on a plane?

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

🇺🇸 United States (TSA)

Carry-on
With limits
Checked bag
Yes

Carry-on: only if the liquid inside appears to be ≤3.4 oz (100 ml) AND fits in your quart bag — roughly tennis-ball sized. Larger snow globes must be checked.

🇪🇺 European Union (EASA)

Carry-on
With limits
Checked bag
Yes

Carry-on: only if globe + liquid clearly ≤ 100 ml total — otherwise checked.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom (CAA)

Carry-on
With limits
Checked bag
Yes

Carry-on: ≤ 100 ml total liquid; otherwise checked.

🌎 Latin America

Carry-on
With limits
Checked bag
Yes

Carry-on: ≤ 100 ml total liquid; otherwise checked.

🌏 Asia (ICAO / IATA baseline)

Carry-on
With limits
Checked bag
Yes

Carry-on: only if the globe + liquid clearly hold ≤ 100 ml in total — otherwise checked. Same as ICAO baseline.

🇦🇺 Australia & Pacific (CASA)

Carry-on
With limits
Checked bag
Yes

Carry-on: ≤ 100 ml total liquid; otherwise checked.

⚠️ Airline rules vary and change frequently. This page summarises common guidance — always confirm with your specific airline before flying, especially for international travel.
Last reviewed: May 2026
Regional authorities: TSA ↗ · IATA / ICAO ↗ · CASA AU ↗ · EASA ↗ · UK CAA ↗ · IATA DGR ↗
⚡ Check airline-specific rules