Malta International Airport security: 100 ml liquids in a 1-litre bag, and proof for larger medicines

At Malta International Airport, liquids in hand luggage still follow the classic rule: containers of 100 ml or less, packed in a transparent, re-sealable 1-litre bag that must be presented separately for x-ray screening. The airport warns that liquids over 100 ml are confiscated unless they are medicine, special dietary products or sealed duty-free purchases, and that undeclared liquids, aerosols and gels may be confiscated whatever their content.

Laptops, tablets and other large electrical items go into the trays provided, and coins, keys, mobile phones and other metal items should come out of pockets. The airport itself sets no limit on the number of hand-luggage items, but airline size and weight limits vary.

Exceptions need preparation. Liquid medicine over 100 ml is allowed only if it is needed during the journey, and passengers should carry documentary proof such as a letter or prescription from a medical practitioner. Baby food and drinks over 100 ml are accepted only when travelling with an infant aged 0 to 24 months, and only in the amount needed until the final destination. Both may be screened with liquid analysers.

Duty-free liquids can be carried if they stay sealed in a security bag with the receipt, and transfer passengers may take liquids bought at third-country airports or on board aircraft to connecting flights via EU airports. Before flying, check your airline's hand-luggage allowance and pack any medicine not needed during the flight in your hold baggage.