The following items are allowed through
Malta Airport security check points:
• Liquids in individual containers with a maximum
capacity of 100ml each, packed inside a re-
sealable 1 litre plastic bag. Only one bag per
passenger is permitted. It is recommended that
passengers prepare these bags at home before
arriving at the airport. The bags are to be taken
out of the hand luggage and presented at the
security checkpoint. They shall
be x-rayed separately.
• Duty free liquids, aerosols or gels purchased
from any airport or airline sealed in a security
bag. The duty free liquid, aerosol or gel together
with the receipt must be sealed inside a security
bag with a red border at the time of purchase.
The bag should not be opened until
the final destination.
• Medicines and special dietary products,
such as baby food, vital for the trip are also
allowed. They need not be in the 1 litre bag but
are to be taken out of the hand luggage, and
presented separately at the security checkpoint
for screening with liquid scanners. Passengers
may be asked for proof of authenticity when
travelling with such liquids (a medical certificate
covering the specific items may be required).
• Exceptionally, security staff may open
bottles or containers for screening.
Following the security screening of liquids
aerosols and gels, they may not be permitted
through the security checkpoint.
• Lithium batteries are considered as dangerous goods and due
to safety regulations, can only be taken on board a plane with
limitations. Refer to the table below to determine whether you
can carry your lithium battery in your carry-on or checked baggage.
Watt Hour
Rating
(≤100 Wh) or
(Li content)
Configuration Carry-on
baggage
Checked
baggage
Operator
Approval
≤160 Wh (2g)
In Equipment Yes Yes
No
Spares Yes (No Limit) No
>100 to
≥160 Wh
In Equipment Yes Yes
Yes
Spares Yes (Max 2) No
>160 Wh
Must be presented and carried as Cargo in accordance
with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
Remember that:
• Spare batteries may not be placed in checked luggage;
• Terminals of spare batteries must be protected from short circuits by being kept in the
original packaging or taping over them
For more information about dangerous goods, please visit www.iata.org/dangerousgoods
To convert Amp-hours (Ah) to Watt-hours (Wh) multiply Ah x Voltage
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