How many alcohol products can be pronounced in the aircraft baggage

Other people and cities attract tourists not only by old architecture and fascinating landscapes - people seek to bring home from the journey souvenirs, rare exotic goods and, of course, alcohol. As a result, many travelers are puzzled - is it possible to carry alcohol in the luggage in an airplane, in what quantities is there any special conditions of transport?

For those who are going to take a hot drink with them, it is important to know the norms and rules for the transport of alcohol, in particular - to know how much alcohol can be transported on the plane in the baggage so as not to be in an unpleasant situation. In case of violation of these rules, you are waiting for forced dissemination of beverages, a fine or even removal from the flight.

Permitted standard of alcohol transport in the Russian Federation

Within Russia, there is allowed to transport alcoholic beverages in the luggage of the aircraft taking into account several rules:

  1. Alcohol fortress up to 24 degrees can be transported in any volumes, if you have already been 21 years old.
  2. Alcohol Fortress from 24 to 70 degrees is allowed to transport in limited quantities - no more than 5 liters per passenger.
  3. Alcohol transportation is stronger than 70 degrees forbidden under any pretext.

There are also the norms of importation of alcohol to Russia from abroad. You can get to the Russian territory no more than 2 liters of alcohol fortress up to 70 degrees. With voluntary payment of duties, another 3 liter of alcohol is allowed. Over the border of Russia, it is possible to remove only 1 liter of alcohol above 22 degrees and 2 liters of less sturdy drinks.

Alcoholic carriage rates to other states

Rules of stiff drinks on foreign flights depend on the customs regulations adopted in a particular country. In the countries of the European Union, airlines passengers can carry one type of alcohol products in the lounge below:

  • One bottle of any alcoholic beverage of any fortress;
  • Drinks Fortress up to 22 degrees - up to 2 liters;
  • Wine drinks - up to 4 liters;
  • Beer drinks - up to 16 liters.

If you are driving alcohol from a different country, and you have a transplant in the EU country, the liquid will be subject to withdrawal. There are a number of countries in which the import of alcohol-containing drinks is strictly prohibited - among them the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Maldives. Therefore, before the flight should be familiar with the rules for importation of alcoholic beverages in a specific country.

Alcohol in hand-made

Travelers take alcoholic beverages with themselves to the salon for various reasons. Someone believes that the transportation of alcohol in baggage carries certain risks - as you know, with suitcases at airports, they are negligible and bottles can crash. In the event that there will be no damage on the suitcase itself, no one will reimburse the amount of spoiled goods. Someone believes that alcohol in flight by the aircraft will help to cope with fear and pass the time. In any case, you need to know the norms and the allowed volumes of pronounced liquids.


Aeroflot permits to carry in hand-made alcoholic beverages weighing no more than 100 g in the factory package sealed in a plastic bag with zipper. The integrity of the packaging is mandatory checked before departure. At the same time buy and connect alcohol sold on board the aircraft is not prohibited.

Rules for alcohol transport from Duty-Free in baggage

Located at the airports, Duty FREE shops attract tourists with their low prices and a huge range of various products, including alcoholic beverages. Alcohol from incomacious trade stores is carried out on the "special" rules.

A special joy for traveling is that there are no generally accepted restrictions on the alcoholic proven in Duty-FREE. You will be able to carry any alcohol in any quantities, both in the aircraft's luggage and in the cabin.

The main thing is to remember that the purchased drinks must be packaged in branded packages and that it is not worth printing this packaging until the end of the flight.

With restrictions on alcohol, Duty Free can be encountered on the flights of American air carriers. US airlines allowed only those bottles that were bought at their territory at local airports in hand baggles. There are no restrictions on the provocative drinks in the luggage. In the case when the passenger has a transplant in one of the countries of the European Union, alcohol from Duty-FREE, acquired in a country that is not related to Schengen, still have to be carried in baggage.

Air carriers often independently establish the norms of transportation of alcoholic beverages. In order to keep your nerves and time, it is worth examining the set of rules before taking alcohol with you. All the necessary information of the airline is provided on official sites.

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