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For safety and security reasons, travelling with certain items and substances is restricted – you'll find a list of common items and their packing instructions below.
You can bring on board most everyday items and electronic devices needed while travelling. However, you must pay special attention to the restrictions on liquids, batteries and some other items.
Quick check: what items are allowed
*Check the restrictions for aerosols below.
**Check the restrictions for liquids below.
***Check the restrictions for lithium batteries below.
****Electronic cigarettes are not permitted on flights departing from Amsterdam.
*****Check the restrictions for powders on flights to the USA below.
Restrictions on common item
Aerosols
✓ Allowed in carry-on baggage if it's a spray bottle of up to 100 ml, packed in a transparent 1-liter plastic bag (one per passenger).
✓ Allowed in checked baggage under the following conditions: each passenger may carry up to 2 kg or 2 liters of aerosol products in total (including perfumes, colognes, alcohol-based medicines, etc.). Each individual item must not exceed 0.5 kg or 0.5 liters.
! Important: The spray bottle must have a cap or other protective cover to prevent accidental release of its contents.
Alcohol
✓ Allowed in carry-on baggage with certain restrictions.
✓ Allowed in checked baggage.
! Maximum allowed per passenger: 5 liters in original, unopened bottles.
✗ Not allowed: Alcoholic beverages with more than 70% alcohol by volume are prohibited.
Avalanche rescue backpack
✓ Allowed in both carry-on and checked baggage.
! Restrictions on pyrotechnic trigger mechanisms:
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Must not contain more than 200 mg of Division 1.4S explosives and/or more than 250 ml of compressed gas classified as Division 2.2.
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Must be packed securely to prevent accidental activation. Airbags inside the backpacks must have pressure relief valves.
! Cartridge attachment:
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The cartridge must be attached to the backpack.
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There is no size limit for the cartridge containing Division 2.2 gas, as long as it is intended for use with the backpack.
! Spare cartridges:
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Separate spare cartridges are generally not allowed unless they are small cylinders containing Division 2.2 gas without subsidiary hazards.
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Each spare cylinder's water capacity must not exceed 50 ml (for carbon dioxide, a 50 ml cylinder corresponds to a 28 g cartridge).
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A maximum of 4 such spare cartridges per passenger is permitted.
! Avalanche rescue backpacks with electric fans:
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If powered by a lithium-ion battery installed in the backpack, these devices are considered consumer electronics.
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They are allowed following the lithium-ion battery regulations.
Batteries
✓ Allowed in carry-on baggage with certain restrictions.
✗ Not allowed in checked baggage.
Lithium batteries are classified as dangerous goods and their transport is restricted. They may only be carried in limited quantities for personal use.
Whenever possible, please keep your portable electronic devices (PEDs) containing lithium batteries in your carry-on baggage. If you must pack a device with a lithium battery in checked baggage, ensure that the device is:
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Completely switched off and protected against accidental activation.
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Safely packaged or placed in a sturdy bag cushioned with soft items like clothing to prevent damage.
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Not packed together with flammable items such as perfumes or aerosols.
Restrictions on lithium batteries:
✓ Lithium metal batteries containing up to 2 grams of lithium (e.g., cameras) and lithium-ion batteries up to 100 watt-hours (e.g., mobile phones, laptops) are allowed in both checked and carry-on baggage (carry-on is recommended) when installed in a device.
✓ Spare lithium metal batteries containing up to 2 grams of lithium and lithium-ion batteries up to 100 watt-hours may be carried only in carry-on baggage.
! Lithium-ion batteries over 100 watt-hours but under 160 watt-hours (e.g., video cameras, portable medical devices), installed in devices and/or up to 2 spare batteries, are permitted.
✗ Lithium metal batteries containing more than 2 grams of lithium, and lithium-ion batteries over 160 watt-hours (e.g., large power banks and car batteries) are prohibited in both checked and carry-on baggage.
✗ Recalled or damaged batteries, or those not manufactured following proper quality standards, are also prohibited in both checked and carry-on baggage.
! Smart bags:
If you are traveling with a smart bag, the lithium battery must be removed before the bag can be checked in. If the battery cannot be removed, the bag is not allowed as checked baggage.
! Carrying spare batteries:
The battery's electrical terminals must be protected from contact with metal objects or other batteries to prevent short circuits. The best way to do this is by keeping batteries in their original packaging. If that is not available, cover the terminals with tape. Another option is to place each battery in a separate plastic bag to isolate the terminals.
Camping stoves and fuel containers
✓ Allowed in carry-on baggage with certain restrictions.
✓ Allowed in checked baggage.
! Maximum allowed per passenger: 5 liters in original, unopened bottles.
✗ Not allowed: Alcoholic beverages with more than 70% alcohol by volume are prohibited.
Electronic cigarettes
✓ Allowed in carry-on baggage.
✗ Not allowed in checked baggage.
✗ Electronic cigarettes may not be used or recharged during the flight.
Electronic devices
✓ Allowed in carry-on baggage.
✗ Not allowed in checked baggage.
✗ Electronic cigarettes may not be used or recharged during the flight.
Hoverboards and other self-balancing scooters + electric bikes
✗ Small vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries (e.g., AirWheel, SoloWheel, Hoverboards, Mini Segways) and electric bikes are prohibited in both checked and carry-on baggage, even if the battery is disconnected or removed.
Liquids
✗ Small vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries (e.g., AirWheel, SoloWheel, Hoverboards, Mini Segways) and electric bikes are prohibited in both checked and carry-on baggage, even if the battery is disconnected or removed.
Matches and cigarettes lighters
✓ Allowed only when carried on your person; not permitted in carry-on or checked baggage.
! Only one small packet of matches or one cigarette lighter is allowed.
✗ Lighter fuel and lighter refills are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage.
Medicine
✓ Allowed only when carried on your person; not permitted in carry-on or checked baggage.
! Only one small packet of matches or one cigarette lighter is allowed.
✗ Lighter fuel and lighter refills are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage.
Powders
✓ Powders under 350 ml (12 oz) in size.
✓ Medical powders with a prescription.
✓ Baby formula.
✓ Human remains.
✓ Powders in a STEB bag purchased at the airport, with proof of purchase sealed inside.
All other powders must be packed in checked baggage.
What is not allowed in baggage?
Small vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries (e.g. hoverboards, e-scooters)
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Electric bicycles
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More than 2kg or 2L of aerosol products per person
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Any single aerosol product exceeding 0.5kg or 0.5L
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Gas canisters or containers
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More than 5 litres of alcohol, or any alcoholic beverage with more than 70% alcohol content
Note: Matches and cigarette lighters are not allowed in your baggage, but you may carry one on your person (in your pocket).
Dangerous goods
Certain items are classified as dangerous goods and are prohibited in carry-on baggage, and in some cases, entirely banned from the aircraft, including checked baggage.
Prohibited items in carry-on baggage
- Firearms and projectile-firing devices – including guns, rifles, and similar weapons.
- Sharp-edged or pointed objects – such as knives, box cutters, and certain work tools that could pose a threat.
- Stunning or immobilising devices – including stun guns and tasers.
- Tools that could be used to inflict serious injury – such as drills, saws, or heavy-duty screwdrivers.
- Blunt instruments – such as baseball bats or metal bars, which could be used to cause harm.
Prohibited items in carry-on and checked baggage
Explosive and incendiary materials are strictly prohibited on board due to the severe safety risks they pose. This includes:
- Ammunition
- Blasting caps
- Mines, grenades, and other military explosives
- Detonators and fuses
- Fireworks and other pyrotechnic items
- Smoke-generating canisters and cartridges
- Dynamite, gunpowder, and plastic explosives
This information applies to all flights operated by Aerohollanda – if your trip includes flights operated by other airlines, please check their baggage regulations.
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Guidelines for dangerous and restricted items in your baggage
Whether it's liquids, battery-operated devices, medical supplies, or hazardous materials, there are specific regulations on how these items must be transported during your journey — or if they're allowed at all.
These rules exist not only to meet international standards but also to guarantee the safety of all passengers on board.
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