There are specific regulations regarding what you are allowed to bring on board in your hand luggage on flights within the EU. You may bring liquids and food items, but they must be packed according to certain rules.

Liquids and food items must be packed in containers that can hold a maximum of 100 ml (1 dl).

You may bring more than one container, but they must all fit into a single resealable and transparent 1-liter plastic bag.

The plastic bag must be completely sealed and typically needs to be placed in a separate tray at the security checkpoint.

If your liquids and food items exceed 100 ml (1 dl), they will be rejected at the security checkpoint.

You may bring more than 100 ml (1 dl) of baby food and the necessary water in your hand luggage. However, it must only be in the quantities needed for the duration of the flight.

You may also bring more than 100 ml (1 dl) of liquid medicine in your hand luggage. However, it must only be in the quantities you need during the flight.

You must be able to prove the authenticity of the medicine and your need to bring it. It is advisable to carry written documentation from your doctor and/or pharmacy, which can be presented at the security checkpoint.

You are allowed to bring small electronic devices in your hand luggage.

Small electronic devices including, among others:

• Laptop
• Mobile phone
• Tablet
• Hair dryer
• Straightening iron
• Charger for devices such as mobile phones
• Music player
• E-cigarettes (must not be packed in checked luggage)
• Power banks (must not be packed in checked luggage)

At the security checkpoint, you will typically need to place these items in a separate tray.

Electronic devices must be turned off or set to must be in ”flight mode” during takeoff and landing.

Electronic equipment that contains radio transmitters and receivers must be turned off for the entire flight, unless otherwise instructed.

You are allowed to bring lithium batteries in your hand luggage if they are under 100Wh per unit.

If you want to bring batteries over 100Wh, you must obtain permission from the airline. In that case, you may bring a maximum of two units, and they must not exceed 160Wh each. Additionally, the equipment that the batteries are intended for must be brought along with the batteries.

If you want to bring lithium-ion batteries over 160Wh, these must be transported as fully regulated dangerous goods. You can read more about this on the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority's website.

Batteries that are part of an electronic device (e.g., mobile phone, computer, etc.) may only be carried in hand luggage. Most electronic devices, such as tablets, smartphones, and laptops, have batteries that are less than 100Wh and can be carried in hand luggage.

If you are unsure about the size of the battery, you can check this on the manufacturer's website. Since some airlines have specific regulations in this area, it is always a good idea to contact the airline before departure.

It is not allowed to carry single batteries in checked luggage.

Relevante links

You can read more about the rules on dangerous goods here, where the full regulations can also be found (trafikstyrelsen.dk).

Read IATA's guidelines on battery regulations (new window).

You are not allowed to bring stun devices in your hand luggage. Stun devices including, among others:

• Stun guns, tasers, and stun batons
• Devices for immobilizing and euthanizing animals
• Paralysing and incapacitating chemicals, gases, and sprays, such as mace, pepper spray, capsicum spray, tear gas, acid sprays, and animal repellent sprays

You are not allowed to bring firearms and other devices for firing projectiles in your hand luggage.

Firearms including, among others:

• All types of firearms, such as pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns
• Toy guns, replicas, and imitations of firearms
• Components of firearms except for telescopic sights
• Compressed air and CO2-powered guns, such as air pistols, pellet guns, air rifles, and BB guns
• Signal pistols and starter pistols
• Bows, crossbows, and arrows
• Harpoon and spear guns
• Slingshots and catapults

Firearms in your checked luggage

If you have a valid firearms permit, you may be allowed to bring firearms in your checked luggage.

The airline must grant permission for you to carry a firearm. Therefore, you should contact the airline before your trip—preferably well in advance.

On the day of departure, you must arrive at the airport early so that the airline can check your permit and register the weapon. During the permit check, the staff will also ensure that you have packed your weapon and ammunition according to the rules:

• Weapons and ammunition must be checked in as luggage at the check-in counter.
• The weapon must not be loaded.
• If possible, the weapon should be disassembled and packed in different pieces of luggage.
• Ammunition must be packed in its original packaging and separately from the weapon in a separate suitcase.
• Ammunition must not exceed a net weight of 5 kg.

You are not allowed to bring tools and blunt objects in your hand luggage.

Tools including, among others:

• Crowbars
• Drills and drill bits, including battery-powered drills
• Tools with a blade longer than 6 cm, such as a screwdriver or chisel
• Saws, including battery-powered saws
• Blowtorches
• Bolt and nail guns

Blunt objects include, among others:

• Baseball and softball bats
• Clubs and batons, such as blackjacks, billy clubs, and police batons
• Martial arts equipment

Note: You may bring tools and blunt objects in your checked luggage.

You are not allowed to bring pointed and sharp objects in your hand luggage. Pointed and sharp objects including, among others:

• Items designed for chopping, such as large and small axes and meat cleavers
• Ice axes and ice picks
• Razor blades
• Utility knives
• Knives with a blade length of more than 6 cm
• Scissors with a blade length of more than 6 cm measured from the pivot point
• Martial arts equipment with sharp or pointed edges
• Swords and sabers

Note: You may bring pointed and sharp objects in your checked luggage.

Special considerations for knitting needles and crochet hooks

As a general rule, knitting needles and crochet hooks are allowed in both hand luggage and checked luggage.

However, if security personnel assess that knitting needles or crochet hooks could pose a threat to flight safety, these items may be rejected as hand luggage.

In some foreign airports, knitting needles and crochet hooks may not be allowed as hand luggage. Therefore, we recommend that you check the regulations for the foreign airports from which you will be travelling.

Explosive and flammable substances are not allowed in either hand luggage or checked luggage. Explosive and flammable substances including, among others:

• Ammunition (read more about the rules for ammunition under Firearms)
• Caps
• Detonators and fuses/ignition cords
• Mines, grenades, and other military explosives
• Fireworks and other pyrotechnic articles
• Smoke bombs and smoke canisters
• Dynamite, gunpowder, and plastic explosives
• Matches that can be struck on any surface, cigar lighters, and so-called storm lighters (Blue Flame) (read more about lighters below)

Copies or imitations of explosive items are also not allowed.
Note: A violation of these rules can result in both fines and prosecution under section 114 of the Penal Code, also known as the anti-terrorism law.

Lighters

Lighters are not allowed in either hand luggage or checked luggage.

You may bring one ”ordinary” lighter per person, but you must carry it on you, e.g. in your jacket pocket. If you bring a refillable lighter, all liquid in the lighter must be emptied. At the security checkpoint, you must place the lighter in a separate tray so security personnel can verify that it complies with the regulations.

If your luggage is delayed upon arrival or never arrives, you may be entitled to have reasonable expenses for replacement items covered, such as underwear, medicine, and a toothbrush. However, you cannot claim compensation for pain and suffering. If your luggage does not show up after 21 days, it is considered lost, and you may be entitled to compensation.

It is important that you contact the airline or the company handling your airline's luggage and file a PIR report (Property Irregularity Report). This serves as documentation that your luggage is delayed and is required when submitting your claim to the airline. The PIR report should be completed at the airport as soon as you notice the delay. Remember to keep all receipts as documentation for your replacement purchases.

You must submit your claim to the airline no later than 21 days after you have determined that your luggage is delayed. Otherwise, you may lose the right to have your expenses covered or to receive compensation.

If your luggage is damaged and the damage can be assessed financially, you are entitled to compensation from the airline. This means you cannot receive compensation for things like pain and suffering.

It is important that you contact the airline or the company handling your airline's luggage and file a PIR report (Property Irregularity Report). This serves as documentation that your luggage is damaged, and this documentation is required when submitting your claim to the airline. The PIR report should be completed upon arrival at the airport. If you notice the damage only after arriving home, you must return to the airport to file the report within seven days.

You must also file a complaint with the airline within seven days of receiving your damaged luggage. Otherwise, you may lose the right to compensation.