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# What to pack or not pack in your baggage

Before travelling, always check your airline's specific baggage rules. However, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) provides [general guidelines](https://www.iata.org/contentassets/6fea26dd84d24b26a7a1fd5788561d6e/dgr-65-en-2.3.a.pdf) to help you understand what can and cannot be transported in your baggage. Below is an overview of these guidelines.

**Cabin baggage**
[Prohibited items:](https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/dgr-guidance-passengers/)
* Sharp objects
* Liquids, aerosols, gels, and powders exceeding 100 ml per item, in non-transparent packaging, or totalling more than 1 litre
* Medical supplies, including syringes, without proper documentation
* Devices with non-removable lithium batteries exceeding 0.3 g of lithium metal or 2.7 Wh

**Items that must be carried in cabin baggage:**
* Lithium batteries and portable electronic devices (within allowed power capacity)
* E-cigarettes
* Checked-in baggage

**Prohibited items:**
* Devices with non-removable lithium batteries exceeding 0.3 g of lithium metal or 2.7 Wh
* Gas canisters, lighters, fireworks, bleaches
* E-cigarettes

**Items that must be transported in checked-in baggage:**
* Sharp objects

| Note: Portable electronic devices can be transported in checked-in baggage if switched off. Always consult with your airline before your flight for specific regulations.

For more information, please consult the [IATA website](https://www.iata.org/en/programs/ops-infra/baggage/check-bag).

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