Can I take it on the plane?

Liquids, gels & creams

In the cabin: containers of 100 ml or less, all in one clear resealable 1-litre bag. Buy bottled water after security.

Zamzam water

Too large for the cabin. Many airlines accept a sealed Zamzam container as checked baggage, but rules differ — ask your airline before you travel.

Perfume, attar & oud oil

Cabin: only bottles of 100 ml or less, inside your liquids bag. Larger bottles go in checked baggage, well wrapped.

Ghee (subag), honey & sauces

These count as liquids: 100 ml or less in the cabin. Pack larger jars in checked baggage, sealed and in a plastic bag. Check the import rules of your destination country.

Solid food (dates, sweets, snacks)

Allowed in both. Meat, dairy, fruit and seeds are often restricted on arrival in the UK, EU, USA, Canada and other countries — declare them or leave them.

Baby milk & baby food

Reasonable amounts for the journey are allowed in the cabin even above 100 ml, when travelling with the baby. Security may test them.

Medicines

Keep essential medicines in your cabin bag. Liquid medicines over 100 ml are allowed when needed for the trip — carry the prescription or a doctor's letter.

Power banks & spare batteries

Cabin only — never in checked baggage. Up to 100 Wh is fine; 100–160 Wh needs airline approval (max. 2); above 160 Wh is not allowed. Many airlines ban using or charging them on board.

Phones, laptops, tablets & cameras

Best in the cabin. If a device goes in checked baggage it must be switched off completely and protected.

E-cigarettes & vapes

Carry them on you or in your cabin bag only. You may not use or charge them on board.

Lighters & matches

One small lighter or one book of safety matches, carried on your person. Not in checked baggage. Torch lighters are not allowed.

Bakhoor & incense

Solid incense is allowed. Charcoal tablets for burning may be refused — leave them at home, and never light incense on board.

Knives & blades

Not allowed in the cabin, whatever the size. Pack them securely wrapped in checked baggage.

Scissors & small tools

In the cabin only if the blade or tool is shorter than 6 cm from the pivot. Larger ones go in checked baggage.

Razors

Disposable, cartridge and electric razors are fine in the cabin. Loose razor blades are not.

Deodorant & hair spray

Cabin: 100 ml or less in your liquids bag. Checked: toiletry sprays only, small amounts, with caps on.

Hair straighteners & curling irons

Corded ones are fine in both. Cordless (battery or gas) ones belong in the cabin, with a heat-safe cover.

Cash

Keep cash in your cabin bag, never in checked baggage. Large amounts often must be declared — e.g. 10,000 USD/EUR or more when entering the USA or the EU.

Gold & jewellery

Carry in the cabin — airlines don't cover valuables lost in checked baggage. Large quantities may need declaring at customs.

Khat (qaad)

Illegal in many destination countries, including the UK, USA, Canada and most of Europe. Never carry it — it can lead to arrest.

Alcohol

Not permitted in Somalia. Do not bring it on flights to Mogadishu.

Gas, fuel, fireworks & flammables

Forbidden in both cabin and checked baggage: camping gas, lighter refills, fuel, paint thinner, fireworks and bleach.

Firearms & ammunition

Never in the cabin. Checked only with advance airline approval and the permits required by Somalia and every country on your route.

Drones

Need prior permission from the Somali authorities to bring or fly one. If allowed by your airline, batteries must travel in the cabin.

Prayer mat, Quran & tasbih

Allowed in both.

Umbrellas & walking sticks

Allowed in both. Walking aids can be taken to the aircraft door.