Sicherheitskontrolle: 100-Milliliter-Regel am Münchner Flughafen fällt ganz weg

Effective immediately, travelers at Munich Airport will no longer be subject to the 100-milliliter rule for liquids in carry-on luggage, according to the Bavarian State Ministry for Housing, Building and Transport. The regulation, which has allowed only small containers of liquids to be brought onto flights, will be lifted from Friday, September 18th, across all security checkpoints.

The change is due to the transition to modern computerized tomography (CT) scanners for baggage screening. Currently, CT scanners are positioned at select checkpoints in Munich Airport's Terminals 1 and 2, where passengers could previously carry liquids up to two liters in their hand luggage. The state of Bavaria has invested approximately 45 million euros to gradually convert to CT technology across its airports, including Frankfurt and Berlin, with Munich Airport fully upgraded.

Large water bottles and other substantial containers, as well as laptops, will no longer need to be removed separately. Passengers will enjoy greater convenience and faster security checks, as laptops and larger containers will no longer have to be individually unpacked. For those flying through airports without CT scanners, the 100-milliliter limit remains in place.

Passengers must pack liquids in containers of 100 milliliters or less, placed in a resealable, transparent plastic bag that must not exceed one liter in volume. Electronic devices must be placed individually in the baggage compartment. If travelers are uncertain about the presence of CT scanners at their departure airport, they should check their departure airport's website to verify scanner installation and the specific terminals where they will be available.