Malta International Airport (MLA) liquid rules 2026: up to 2 litres per container in hand luggage, not 100ml
Can I take liquids over 100 ml through security at Malta International (MLA)? Yes. Containers up to 2 litres, no need to take them out or bag them; larger containers only if empty. Up to 2 litres
Yes: at Malta International (MLA) you can take liquids over 100ml through security, as the official page quoted below says: containers up to 2 litres, no need to take them out or bag them; larger containers only if empty.
Official source: Malta International Airport – Hand luggage · checked on 17 October 2026
Rules can differ by terminal, checkpoint or lane and can change at short notice. We quote the airport's official page on the date shown. Check with the airport (and your airline) before you pack, and check the airport you fly home from: it may still have the 100 ml limit.
100ml rule at Malta International: what the official page says
Passengers departing from Malta International Airport are now permitted to carry liquids up to a maximum of a 2-litre container per hand luggage, as well as electronic devices in their hand luggage, without the need for removal at the central security checkpoint.
During the security screening process, liquid containers of up to 2 litres are allowed in hand luggage without the need to remove them or place them in plastic bags.
Official source: Malta International Airport – Hand luggage · checked on 17 October 2026
Liquids in hand luggage at Malta International: exceptions and other details (official)
Liquid containers larger than 2 litres may only be transported in hand luggage if they are empty. Otherwise, they must be packed in checked (hold) luggage.
Given that the 100ml liquid restriction has not been uniformly lifted across all EU airports, passengers are advised to check security regulations at their destination airport for their return journey.
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Questions about liquids at Malta International: 100ml rule, bags, scanners, baby food, duty-free
Quotations are word for word from the official pages named; the plain-text answers are ours and come only from the rule and summary shown at the top of this page. Where the passages we quote do not say, we say so.
Can I take liquids over 100ml through security at Malta International (MLA)?
Yes. Containers up to 2 litres, no need to take them out or bag them; larger containers only if empty.
Passengers departing from Malta International Airport are now permitted to carry liquids up to a maximum of a 2-litre container per hand luggage, as well as electronic devices in their hand luggage, without the need for removal at the central security checkpoint.
During the security screening process, liquid containers of up to 2 litres are allowed in hand luggage without the need to remove them or place them in plastic bags.
Does Malta International (MLA) have the new CT scanners, and can liquids stay in my bag?
Passengers departing from Malta International Airport are now permitted to carry liquids up to a maximum of a 2-litre container per hand luggage, as well as electronic devices in their hand luggage, without the need for removal at the central security checkpoint.
During the security screening process, liquid containers of up to 2 litres are allowed in hand luggage without the need to remove them or place them in plastic bags.
Do liquids have to go in a plastic bag at Malta International (MLA), and how big can it be?
During the security screening process, liquid containers of up to 2 litres are allowed in hand luggage without the need to remove them or place them in plastic bags.
Can I take baby food and medicines over 100ml through security at Malta International (MLA)?
The passages we quote from the official page do not list exemptions for baby food or medicines. Your Europe sets out the standard EU rule and exemptions; check with the airport and your airline before you pack.
Can I carry duty-free liquids over 100ml through Malta International (MLA)?
The passages we quote from the official page do not cover duty-free liquids bought at another airport. Your Europe sets out the standard EU rule and exemptions; check with the airport and your airline before you pack.
What are the liquid rules at Malta International (MLA) in 2026, and are they changing?
As of 17 October 2026, the official page says: Yes. Containers up to 2 litres, no need to take them out or bag them; larger containers only if empty. Rules can change at short notice and the airport's page is our only source, so check it again before you fly.
Liquids carried in the aircraft cabin such as aerosols, drinks, toothpaste, cosmetic creams or gels must be carried in a transparent plastic bag - maximum capacity 1 litre - and no container may hold more than 100 ml.
Quoted from Luggage restrictions – Your Europe (checked on 10 October 2026).
Official source: Malta International Airport – Hand luggage · checked on 17 October 2026
Other airports: Europe
Flying back?
The UK government's advice is to check the rules “at the airport you’re flying from” and “at any other airports you’ll be travelling through, including your return journey” (GOV.UK, hand luggage restrictions). See the liquids rules at 100 airports, the US (TSA) rule and the Canada (CATSA) rule.
Cabin bag size for your airline
How big can your hand luggage be? See the cabin bag size by airline (28 airlines, from their official pages) or check if your bag fits.
Medicines, baby food and duty-free
Exemptions are set out on the official page linked above. For UK airports, GOV.UK lists them on its hand luggage restrictions page; for EU airports, see Your Europe.
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