Bratislava Airport security: 100 ml liquids can stay in your bag, and laptops need not come out

At Bratislava's M. R. Štefánik Airport, passengers do not have to unpack their liquids bag or laptop at security. The airport's safety information says containers of 100 ml or less, packed in one transparent, resealable plastic bag of up to 1 litre, can remain inside hand baggage, and larger devices such as laptops, e-readers, tablets, power banks and cameras do not need to be taken out either.

The 100 ml limit itself has not gone away. The airport stresses that the size of the container is decisive, not the amount of liquid inside, so a larger bottle that is only partly full is still not allowed in the bag. Liquids must be taken out and placed in a tray if they exceed 100 ml, if they are in a sealed security bag with proof of purchase, or if they are medicines, dietary products or baby food for the trip that exceed 100 ml. Medicines and baby food needed for the journey are exempt from the limits, but security staff must be told in advance.

Other items still come off: coats and jackets, pocket contents, belts, watches, headwear and sunglasses, as well as shoes that cover the ankle, have thick soles or heels, or contain metal parts. Security screening usually opens about two hours before scheduled departure.

Because rules differ between airports, check the security page of your return airport before packing liquids for the journey home.