Zurich Airport: Liquid limit to be increased for local passengers from Friday

The new regulation applies to passengers who begin their journey in Zurich and are screened in the Security Control Building. They will benefit from simplified procedures and significantly greater convenience when carrying liquids in their hand baggage. 

The new CT scanners represent the latest technology and enable three-dimensional analysis of hand baggage. As a result, they are capable of reliably screening both liquids and electronic devices. From 26 June onwards, liquids and electronic devices may remain in passengers’ baggage at all screening lanes in the Security Control Building.

There is no longer any need to place liquid containers in a separate plastic bag. This accelerates the screening process and provides a noticeable increase in passenger comfort.

Modernization of the Security Check 

The adjustment to the liquid regulation is linked to the comprehensive modernization of the security check. Since the end of 2025, the screening lanes in the Security Control Building have been gradually converted to the new CT technology.

The objective of the project is to make the security screening process more convenient for passengers. Thanks to the new procedures, employees also benefit from optimized workflows.

Important Information for Travelers 

Double-walled bottles (e.g. thermos bottles) may only be carried through security when empty. Such containers present a particular challenge during screening, as their multi-layer construction can prevent the new scanners from reliably detecting the contents and conclusively identifying the liquid as harmless.

In addition, analogue photographic film may be damaged by CT scanners. Passengers are advised to present film proactively and request separate manual screening.
Passengers are still advised to allow sufficient time for the security check. The recommended arrival times published on our website remain unchanged.

For return journeys, different airports may apply different liquid restrictions. This also applies to transfer connections where passengers are required to undergo the security check again at a transit airport. Travelers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the applicable regulations before departure.

Unchanged Regulation for Transfer Passengers 

The screening areas for transfer passengers and certain special processes have not yet been equipped with the new CT technology. The conversion of these decentralized locations will take place at a later stage.

The existing regulation therefore remains in effect in these areas: liquids may only be carried in containers of up to 100 ml. These containers must be transported in a transparent, resealable bag with a maximum capacity of 1 litre.