Things not allowed on Indian Flights – A Comprehensive List of Prohibited Items on Flights
Air travel has become an integral part of modern life, making it easier and faster to traverse long distances. However, ensuring safety during flights is of utmost importance, and to achieve this, certain items are prohibited or restricted from being carried onboard aircraft. India, like many other countries, has a list of items that are not allowed in flights. In this article, we will explore the things that passengers are not allowed to carry on Indian flights to ensure a secure and hassle-free journey.
List of Prohibited items in Checked and Cabin baggage:
- Compressed gases – deeply refrigerated, flammable, non-flammable and poisonous such as butane oxygen, liquid nitrogen, aqualung cylinders and compressed gas cylinders
- Corrosives such as acids, alkalis, mercury and wet cell batteries and apparatus containing mercury
- Explosives, munitions, fireworks and flares, ammunition including blank cartridges, handguns, fire works, pistol caps
- Flammable liquids and solids such as lighter refills, lighter fuel, matches, paints, thinners, fire-lighters, lighters that need inverting before ignition, matches (these may be carried on the person), radioactive material, briefcases and attache case with installed alarm devices
- Oxidizing materials such as bleaching powder and peroxides
- Poisons and infectious substances such as insecticides, weed-killers and live virus materials
- Anything that possesses and/or is capable of possessing and/or emitting a conspicuous and/or offensive odour
- Other dangerous articles such as magnetized materials, offensive or irritating materials
List of Prohibited items in Cabin Baggage:
- Dry cell batteries
- Knives, scissors, Swiss army knives and other sharp instruments
- Toy replicas of firearms and ammunition
- Weapons such as whips, nan-chakus, baton, or stun gun
- Electronic devices which cannot be switched off
- Aerosols and liquids*
- Any other items which are deemed security hazards by local law
*Passengers can carry one clear transparent resealable litre-sized plastic bag containing small quantities of liquid items/gels / pastes/aerosols or items of similar consistency. Liquids/gels / aerosols include but are not limited to beverages, shampoos, suntan lotions, creams, toothpaste, hair gels and hair sprays.
A Comprehensive List of Allowed Items on Flight – in Cabin and Check-in Luggage
| Item Names | Allowed in Cabin | Allowed in Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Silver ware crockery |  | |
| Wrist watches | | |
| Hair dryer | | |
| Honey | (Up to 100 ml) | (Sealed and properly packed) |
| Non-prescribed medicines | |  |
| Water bottle | (Up-to 100 ml) | |
| Mobile charger | | |
| Laptop charger | | |
| Aerated drinks | (Up-to 100 ml ) | |
| Ashes | | |
| Baby Stroller/pram | (must be foldable) | (must be foldable) |
| Bicycle | | (should be dismantled) |
| Biryani | | |
| Blade | | |
| Broadband routers/Telephone | | |
| Cake | Dry cake allowed | Dry cake allowed |
| Car seat | | |
| Chopper Knife | | |
| Cigarettes | | |
| Coconut | | (small pieces; Dry Coconut/Copra not allowed) |
| CPU | | |
| Desktop | | |
| Driller machines | | |
| Drone camera | | |
| Dry foods | | |
| Dry fruits | | |
| DSLR | | Allowed in check-in baggage, subject to BCAS regulations. |
| E-cigarettes | | |
| Fish/Meat | | |
| Fruits/vegetables | | |
| Gas stove/Grinder | | |
| Ghee | | |
| Glass items | | |
| Glass items | | |
| Gold/Silver Jewellery | | |
| Golf Kit | | (charges may apply) |
| Groceries | | |
| Gun | | (with valid License/Movement Order & proper Documents; if personal weapon, Rs. 5500/- handling charges applicable) |
| Gun | | Only Air-Gun allowed |
| Gun with bullets for sports and army | | (Weapon handling charges of Rs.5500/- applicable if not attending any competition; if attending or returning from any shooting competition, charges will be waived off. In case of more than one personal weapon and more than fifty cartridges, a written permission from the DGCA will be required) |
| Hammer | | (medium size) |
| Heater battery | | |
| Heater electric | | (without battery) |
| Holy water/ganga jal) | (up to 100ml) | (up to 5ltrs) |
| Home appliances | | Allowed in check-in baggage, subject to BCAS regulations. |
| Human Remains | | (HUM shall be booked through Cargo with proper/valid documents) |
| Jewellery/Cash | (with proper documents) | (Indigo do not transport Valuables in Check-In Luggage) |
| Kirpan | (for domestic flight only; up to BCAS dimension of total size of 9inches with blade size maximum of 6inch) | |
| Laptop | | Allowed in check-in baggage, subject to BCAS regulations. |
| Laptop more than 2 | | Each passenger is limited to a maximum of 15 portable electronic devices (PED). For lithium metal batteries, the lithium metal content must not exceed 2 g and for lithium ion batteries, the watt-hour must not exceed 100 Wh. |
| Liquor | | (up to 5 L with alcoholic level more than 24%, but not more than 70%) |
| Liquor up to 5 litre only | | |
| Mechanical Tools | | |
| Medical Equipment | | (equipment should be without mercury content) |
| Medicines | | |
| Medicines | (with proper prescription) | (with proper prescription) |
| Metal items | | |
| Monitor | | Allowed with charges |
| Multiple tabs, mobiles | | Allowed in carry-on and check-in baggage, subject to BCAS regulations. |
| Musical Instruments | (only soft case) | (charges may apply) |
| Oily foods | | |
| Oily items | | |
| Painting brush | | |
| Perfume/Deo | | Allowed in check-in baggage up to 2 kg or 2 L and the net quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5 kg or 0.5 L. Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap, or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of contents. |
| Pets | | |
| Photo frames | | |
| Pickles | | |
| Plants | | (Non-Poisonous) |
| Power bank | | |
| Raw Foods (Rice/Pulses) | | |
| Raw Green vegetables | (with weight limitation as per cabin baggage) | |
| Rod items | | |
| Scissors | | |
| Sharp items | | |
| Shaving brush | | |
| Sherwani/Suits | | |
| Skeleton | | (Need to contact cargo) |
| Statues/idols | | |
| Steel heavy items | | |
| Sweets | (Dry) | (Dry) |
| Swords | | |
| Trimmer with battery | | |
| Trimmer without battery | | |
| TV | | |
| Umbrella | (Only with blunt tip/edge; sharp-edged umbrellas to be carried in Check-In Baggage) | |
| UPS | | |
| Wheelchair (Self) | | |
Here is a comprehensive list by IATA to understand prohibited items on flights.
FAQs
Q: Can I carry my laptop in my carry-on luggage?
A: Yes, you can carry your laptop in your carry-on luggage. However, you may be required to remove it from your bag during the security check.
Q: Are e-cigarettes allowed on flights?
A: E-cigarettes and vaping devices are generally not allowed in checked luggage due to their lithium-ion batteries. Passengers can carry them in their carry-on baggage.
Q: Can I carry my own food on the flight?
A: Yes, you can carry your own food on the flight, but certain restrictions may apply to liquids and gels in the food.
Q: Can I bring my medications in my carry-on luggage?
A: Yes, passengers can bring medications in their carry-on luggage. However, it is advisable to carry a prescription or doctor’s note for verification.
Q: Are there any restrictions on the size of electronic devices in carry-on luggage?
A: While there are no specific size restrictions, electronic devices must fit within the carry-on baggage size limits set by the airline.
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