1. What You Can Bring on Board
The first thing to understand before packing for your flight is the size and weight regulations for carry-on baggage.
Regulations may vary depending on each airline. However, the most common standards are: The maximum weight for each carry-on item or personal item is 10 kg. Carry-on luggage must not exceed the maximum dimensions of 56 x 36 x 23 cm (length × width × height).Personal items such as briefcases, backpacks, laptops, handbags, cameras, etc., must not exceed the maximum dimensions of 40 x 30 x 15 cm.
1.1. Items Permitted on Domestic Flights
- General Carry-On Baggage & Personal Item Regulations:
- Carry-On Baggage: Maximum weight of 10kg, with dimensions not exceeding 56 x 36 x 23 cm.
Personal Items: Briefcases, backpacks, handbags, or cameras with maximum dimensions of 40 x 30 x 15 cm.
* Permitted Items:
- Personal Items: Clothing, footwear, mobile phones, laptops, and cameras.
- Food & Beverages: Dry food, food with low moisture content, and small bottled drinking water.
- Baby & Child Essentials: Powdered formula, baby bottles, strollers, and foldable prams (conditions apply when traveling with infants or young children).
- Medications & Medical Equipment: Prescription medications, small oxygen cylinders, cardiac assist devices, and blood pressure monitors.
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: Powder, lipstick, perfume, and beauty solutions (total volume not exceeding 1 liter).
- Disability Assistance Items: Wheelchairs and guide dogs.
- Other Equipment: Sports equipment and musical instruments (provided dimensions fall within carry-on or checked baggage limits).
- Pets (subject to individual airline regulations)
1.2. Items Permitted on International Flights
Passengers on international flights must comply with the same regulations as domestic flights, with the following additional requirements to note:
* Liquids & Solutions Regulations:
- Volume: Cosmetics, beverages, liquids, sprays, or semi-solid substances (toothpaste, perfume, etc.) must be stored in containers of no more than 100ml each, with a total combined volume not exceeding 1 liter.
- Packaging: All liquid items must be placed in a transparent, resealable plastic bag with dimensions not exceeding 20 x 20 cm.
* Special Baggage Items:
- Alcoholic Beverages: Alcohol content between 25% – 70%, maximum volume of 5 liters per passenger, and must remain in original sealed packaging.
- Perfume: Packaged in bottles of under 500ml each, with a total combined volume not exceeding 2 liters.
- Other Items: Subject to the regulations of your destination country — always check in advance to avoid any violations
2. Items Not Permitted on Board
To ensure flight safety and comply with aviation regulations, passengers must be fully aware of all items prohibited from being brought on board. Below is a detailed list of prohibited item categories, along with important notes by country.
Items Not Permitted on Board (vietjetair.com)
2.1. Prohibited Carry-On Items
- Airlines strictly prohibit alcoholic beverages with alcohol content exceeding 70% in carry-on baggage. The following dangerous and sharp items are also prohibited:
- Sharp and dangerous objects such as saws or saw blades, sharp-edged items, and sports equipment including billiard cues, golf clubs, and baseball bats.
- Any items capable of causing fire or explosion are strictly forbidden.
- All forms of weapons including firearms, laser guns, slingshots, knives, swords, spears, bayonets, and daggers. Toy replicas that resemble real weapons are equally prohibited.
2.2. Prohibited Checked Baggage Items
- Alcoholic beverages with alcohol content exceeding 70%.
- Ammunition-related items such as smoke projectiles and smoke grenades (souvenirs made from bullet casings are permitted).
- Explosives and flammable materials including detonators, slow-burning fuses, firecrackers, flares, fireworks, explosive powder, gunpowder, fuel, and matches.
2.3. Country-Specific Regulations
- United States: Prohibits seafood, fresh produce, and processed meat products (sausages, dried beef, pâté, canned meat, etc.). All fruits, vegetables, seeds, and finely ground medications are banned (exceptions apply for diabetic patients).
- Japan: Prohibits plants, seeds, unlabeled food products, fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables, livestock, poultry, and poultry by-products including bird eggs and feathers.
- South Korea: Prohibits all agricultural and forestry products, including plants, fruits, and vegetables.
- China: Prohibits food, medicine, or products from epidemic-affected areas; harmful plants and insects; and diseased animals.
- Dubai: Prohibits pork and pork products, ivory, animal hides, and alcohol. Sedatives or anesthetics require a doctor’s prescription. Products offensive to Islam and goods from Israel are strictly banned.
- United Kingdom: Prohibits unlicensed medications, sedatives, stimulants, meat products, and fresh produce.
- Germany: Prohibits radioactive materials, dried meats and plants, and objects of historical or pre-Columbian artistic value.
- Italy: Prohibits food of unknown origin, animal hide products, ivory, coffee, tea, sugar, and ornamental plants without phytosanitary certificates. Electronic devices without certified proof of origin are also banned.
- France: Prohibits all living plants, ivory and animal hide products, paint, polish, and cleaning solvents.
- Russia: Prohibits leather and fur products, radio equipment, transmitters, and aerosol sprays. Food items such as coffee, tea, and similar products are also restricted.
2.4. Frequently Asked Questions About Airline Baggage
1. Are portable chargers (power banks) allowed on board?
Yes. Power banks with a voltage of 3.7V, capacity of approximately 10,000mAh, and power output of around 37Wh meet safety requirements for air travel. However, they must be carried in carry-on baggage or on your person — they are not permitted in checked baggage.
2. How many ml of perfume or cosmetics are allowed?
Liquid perfumes and cosmetics must not exceed 100ml per item in carry-on baggage.
3. Is food allowed on board?
Yes, but dry or sealed packaged food is recommended. Fresh produce and perishable items should be checked against the regulations of both your airline and destination country
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4. Are Prescription Medications Allowed on Board?
Passengers are permitted to bring medications on board as carry-on items, provided the following conditions are met:
- Carry only a sufficient quantity for the duration of the flight.
- All medications must be carefully and properly packaged, with safety fully ensured.
- Medications must have a clearly documented origin and stated purpose of use.
- Certain prescription or specialist medications require a doctor’s prescription or official confirmation from a medical facility.
- Passengers carrying large quantities of medication must present relevant documentation from the appropriate authorities.
Conclusion
Understanding baggage regulations will help you prepare more thoroughly and avoid unnecessary complications at check-in. Always verify the latest information with your airline and destination country to ensure everything goes smoothly. Hung Phat is always by your side on every journey — bringing you an exceptional travel experience and complete peace of mind. Wishing you safe, comfortable, and wonderfully inspiring flights ahead.
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