Can I bring First aid kit in checked baggage?

Yes — First aid kit is permitted in checked baggage in all countries we cover. Permitted.

Medical

🩹 First aid kit

Rules differ by region: Scissors in a first aid kit must comply with regional blade-length limits (US: 4 inches, UK/EU: 6cm). Liquid antiseptic, cream and gel are subject to the 100ml carry-on rule.

✋ Hand luggage

Depends

Most contents permitted. Scissors blade under 4 inches: allowed. Liquid antiseptic: max 100ml. Tweezers: permitted.

🧳 Hold luggage

Yes

Permitted.

Based on TSA guidance for United States. Official rules ↗

💡 Tip: Most first aid kit contents are permitted in carry-on. Items to watch: scissors (blade must be under 4 inches/6cm), liquid antiseptic and cream (100ml rule). Solid items like plasters, bandages and gloves are unrestricted.

First aid kit rules by country

How carry-on and checked-bag rules for first aid kit compare across the 14 countries we cover.

Country✋ Cabin🧳 Hold

🇺🇸United States(TSA)

Depends

Yes

🇬🇧United Kingdom(CAA)

Depends

Yes

🇪🇺Europe(EASA)

Depends

Yes

🇦🇪UAE(GCAA)

Depends

Yes

🇦🇺Australia(CASA)

Depends

Yes

🇧🇷Brazil(ANAC)

Depends

Yes

🇨🇦Canada(CATSA)

Depends

Yes

🇨🇳China(CAAC)

Depends

Yes

🇮🇳India(DGCA)

Depends

Yes

🇮🇱Israel(CAAI)

Depends

Yes

🇲🇽Mexico(DGAC)

Depends

Yes

🇳🇿New Zealand(NZCAA)

Depends

Yes

🇷🇺Russia(Rosaviatsia)

Depends

Yes

🇿🇦South Africa(SACAA)

Depends

Yes

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Common questions

Yes, with caveats. Scissors must meet blade-length limits (4 inches in the US, 6cm elsewhere), and any liquids like antiseptic or cream must be in 100ml containers inside your liquids bag.

Long scissors, scalpels or surgical blades. Liquids over 100ml. Everything else — plasters, bandages, tweezers, thermometers, gloves — is fine.

Carry-on gives you access during the flight. If it contains oversized scissors or large liquid antiseptic, move those items to checked baggage.