🍺 Beer (canned)

Canned beer will be confiscated at the checkpoint — a standard can is 330ml or more, which is well over the 100ml liquid limit for carry-on. There is no exception for sealed, commercially packaged drinks. You will be asked to surrender the cans or leave the screening area to put them in a checked bag if you have one accessible.

Beer at or below 24% ABV is widely allowed in checked baggage, but how much you can bring into your destination country varies significantly. The UAE has strict alcohol import regulations and effectively prohibits bringing alcohol in for non-Muslim travellers without a licence in some contexts — it is safest to buy locally there. Many other destinations impose duty-free quantity limits on arrival, so check the customs rules for your specific destination before packing multiple cans.

Most airlines follow IATA guidelines, which permit alcohol under 24% ABV (covering standard beer) in checked baggage without a quantity cap beyond what fits safely in your bag. However, some carriers on routes to stricter jurisdictions may flag alcohol at check-in — particularly on flights into the UAE or certain dry destinations. It is worth checking your airline's specific dangerous goods and restricted items policy for your route.

Wrap each can individually in clothing or bubble wrap, then seal them together in a zip-lock bag or a dedicated beer travel sleeve in case a seal fails under hold pressure. Pack cans in the centre of your suitcase surrounded by soft items rather than near the edges where the bag takes the most impact. Checking the cans earlier in your journey — rather than as a last-minute addition at the airport — also gives you time to pack them carefully.