Can I bring Face mask / surgical mask in my carry-on?

Yes — Face mask / surgical mask is allowed in carry-on bags in all countries we cover. Permitted. No restrictions on any type of face mask.

Can I bring Face mask / surgical mask in checked baggage?

Yes — Face mask / surgical mask is permitted in checked baggage in all countries we cover. Permitted.

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😷 Face mask / surgical mask

✋ Hand luggage

Yes

Permitted. No restrictions on any type of face mask.

🧳 Hold luggage

Yes

Permitted.

Based on TSA guidance for United States. Official rules ↗

💡 Tip: Face masks of all types (surgical, N95/FFP2, cloth) are permitted everywhere with no restrictions. They are dry fabric items, not subject to any liquid rules.

Face mask / surgical mask rules by country

How carry-on and checked-bag rules for face mask / surgical mask compare across the 14 countries we cover.

Country✋ Cabin🧳 Hold

🇺🇸United States(TSA)

Yes

🇬🇧United Kingdom(CAA)

Yes

🇪🇺Europe(EASA)

Yes

🇦🇪UAE(GCAA)

Yes

🇦🇺Australia(CASA)

Yes

🇧🇷Brazil(ANAC)

Yes

🇨🇦Canada(CATSA)

Yes

🇨🇳China(CAAC)

Yes

🇮🇳India(DGCA)

Yes

🇮🇱Israel(CAAI)

Yes

🇲🇽Mexico(DGAC)

Yes

🇳🇿New Zealand(NZCAA)

Yes

🇷🇺Russia(Rosaviatsia)

Yes

🇿🇦South Africa(SACAA)

Yes

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Common questions

No. All face masks are standard fabric or filter items. There are no security restrictions on any type of face mask.

Most airlines dropped mask mandates after 2022, but some routes (particularly within Asia) may still recommend or require them. Check your airline and destination requirements.

Yes. There is no quantity limit on face masks.