Can You Bring Deodorant on a Plane: Fly Fresh

 
Rushing to the airport, navigating through traffic, waiting in long check-in and airport security queues, walking to the gate carrying your heavy backpack… Sound familiar? 

If you are a traveller, you must have experienced the airport stress more than once. Aside from the psychological effects, anxiety also tends to make you hot, and you find yourself facing the challenge to stay fresh. Here comes the question, “Can you pack a deodorant when you are about to board a plane?”.

The answer is yes, both in your checked baggage and carry on bag. There are no limitations regarding the size and type of deodorant you put in your checked bags, so you are free to bring the antiperspirant of your choice. Of course, once you give your suitcase away at the check-in desk, you will not have access to it any more and that could cause some inconvenience.

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As for putting travel sized deodorant in your carry on luggage, there are some carry on luggage restrictions, the most important one of them being the 3-1-1 rule . It states that each passenger is allowed to bring 1 quart (1.14 l) sized bag of liquids, gels, and aerosols in containers that don't exceed 3.4 ounces (0.13 kg) or 100 millilitres. You can use a toiletries bag or a simple sealable plastic bag.

The term 3-1-1 rule was coined by the American Transportation Security Administration (TSA) but this requirement is also valid for flights from the EU countries, the UK, and practically the rest of the world.

You have to keep in mind that whether an item is allowed through the security checkpoint depends on the officer's decision. However, the TSA agents are not that strict about the size of the bag, as long as all liquids are safely stored in it and are travel sized.

What Deodorants Can You Bring on a Plane

You can bring deodorant on a plane, but there are certain rules that concern the different types of deodorants you can bring in your carry-on luggage. The TSA distinguishes between three kinds.

Can you take spray deodorant on a plane?

Spray deodorants can be put in your hand luggage, but only if the package does not exceed 3.4 ounces (0.13 kg) or 100 millilitres. All aerosol sprays, no matter if they have a button or a nozzle release, must be covered with a cap or anything else that could protect them from accidental release.
 

Can you take roll-on on a plane?

Roll on deodorants can be put in your carry-on luggage, as long as they are in accordance with the 3-1-1 rule., meaning they cannot exceed 100 millilitres. 

The same requirements are applied for cologne: the container taken on board must not contain more than 3.4 ounces (0.13 kg) or 100 millilitres of liquid cologne, perfume, or any other toiletries. 

There is one exception, and it concerns cosmetic products bought at the airport duty-free stores. The liquids and creams can exceed 3.4 ounces (0.13 kg) but they must have been purchased internationally within 48 hours (if you are travelling to the US with a connecting flight). You also need to save the original receipt. The items must be put away and remain sealed in a transparent bag.

Can you bring solid deodorants on a plane?

If your antiperspirant is solid (e.g. stick deodorants), you will not have any problem putting it both in your checked luggage and carry-on bags. 

How Much Deodorant Can You Take on a Plane?

You can bring as many deodorants as you like in your carry-on, as long as each one is 100 ml or less and they all fit in your one clear 1-liter liquids bag. If they fit in the bag, you can take them. If not, you could put the extra ones in your checked luggage.

When you travel, it’s always a good idea to be prepared. Now that you know the rules about bringing deodorant on a plane, you can also check out our tips on  bringing food on the plane and be ready for anything.

Since you’re already familiar with these key rules, you can take it a step further and learn more about your passenger rights in case your flight is delayed or cancelled.

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