Quick rules for flying with toothpaste 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
Counts as a gel. Max 3.4 oz (100 ml) in carry-on, full size allowed in checked.
🇪🇺 European Union (EASA)
Carry-on
With limits
Checked bag
Yes
Gel — ≤ 100 ml in carry-on liquids bag, any size in checked. Same as international baseline.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (CAA)
Carry-on
With limits
Checked bag
Yes
Gel — ≤ 100 ml in carry-on, any size in checked.
🌎 Latin America
Carry-on
With limits
Checked bag
Yes
Gel — ≤ 100 ml in carry-on, any size in checked.
🌏 Asia (ICAO / IATA baseline)
Carry-on
With limits
Checked bag
Yes
Counts as a gel — ≤ 100 ml in your carry-on liquids bag; any size in checked. Same ICAO baseline across the region.
🇦🇺 Australia & Pacific (CASA)
Carry-on
With limits
Checked bag
Yes
Gel — ≤ 100 ml in carry-on liquids bag, any size in checked. No regional restriction.
⚠️ Airline rules vary and change frequently. This page summarises common guidance — always confirm with your specific airline before flying, especially for international travel.