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To take sunscreen on an EasyJet flight?

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SausagesSausagesAndMoreSausages · 04/05/2025 17:25

Apologies for my ignorance, but I haven’t flown for years.

Are a 200ml sunscreen and a 150ml cleanser likely to be confiscated?

And am I allowed a small handbag as well as my teeny-tiny 36 x 45 x 20cm under-seat case?

Thank you!

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Anniesgal · 04/05/2025 17:48

As others have said you can buy any size in the airport after security to take in the cabin. A plastic bag of "duty free" ( includes toiletries from Boots) is allowed in addition to your small cabin bag . Includes Easyjet, Ryanair etc

LIZS · 04/05/2025 17:48

We have had larger bottles binned as accidentally left in hand luggage. Either buy on way out at Boots in departure lounge or in resort and bin before return or take the mini travel size. Only one underseat bag or handbag unless you pay for Speedy Boarding or cabin bag.

hillyholman · 04/05/2025 17:46

I usually take one of these if I'm only travelling with hand luggage. It's available in a range of SPFs.

Calypso Sun Travel Pack

B1indEye · 04/05/2025 17:45

BoredZelda · 04/05/2025 17:39

You can at many airports now.

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Which airports allow more than 100ml, looking at summer holidays and that would be a real plus point

Picklepower · 04/05/2025 17:44

You don't need the plastic bags in Gatwick anymore

Wonderberry · 04/05/2025 17:42

With easyjet it's one bag only unless you pay extra. They are very strict on this.

Clearinguptheclutter · 04/05/2025 17:42

On the luggage issue unless youve paid extra for large cabin bag it is technically one piece only. That said I usually take a small cross body bag and that’s fine- I make sure I can fit it into the bigger bag in case I get challenged

faerietales · 04/05/2025 17:40

Just buy some at the airport once you're through security.

unsync · 04/05/2025 17:39

SausagesSausagesAndMoreSausages · 04/05/2025 17:34

We’re flying from Gatwick… Does that mean they WON’T be confiscated?

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No, it just means that as long as they are 100 ml or less, you can keep them in your bag rather than having to put them in a separate plastic bag. If they are over 100 ml, they will be binned by security. https://www.gatwickairport.com/passenger-guides/security.html

I usually buy everything once airside. You can pre-order too at some places.

Security Screening | London Gatwick Airport

Get through airport security quickly by checking what you can and can't take in your luggage. Find guidance on specific items and prohibited items.

https://www.gatwickairport.com/passenger-guides/security.html

BoredZelda · 04/05/2025 17:39

MimiBlush · 04/05/2025 17:26

You can’t take more than 100ml containers in hand luggage. Need to fit all liquids in one of those sealed plastic bags. You can usually get them for free at the airport, but depends on the airport.

You can at many airports now.

Clearinguptheclutter · 04/05/2025 17:39

You CAN buy more than 100ml beyond security you just can’t take it through security. Same goes for duty free alcohol!

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SausagesSausagesAndMoreSausages · 04/05/2025 17:37

Sorry, just seen other replies. 100ml only - understood 🫡

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SausagesSausagesAndMoreSausages · 04/05/2025 17:34

workingcocker · 04/05/2025 17:27

Gatwick has the new scanners.

We’re flying from Gatwick… Does that mean they WON’T be confiscated?

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SausagesSausagesAndMoreSausages · 04/05/2025 17:32

OK, great. Thanks so much for your help everyone.

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ChompandaGrazia · 04/05/2025 17:30

Only 100ml of anything in handluggage and it has to fit in a certain size bag. It’s been the rule for a while now. Doesn’t matter who fly with.

Jungfraujoch · 04/05/2025 17:30

The new scanners just mean you don’t have to take your little plastic bag of toiletries out of your hand luggage. But you are still limited to 100ml.

InMyOpenOnion · 04/05/2025 17:29

TennesseeStella · 04/05/2025 17:27

It depends what airport you're flying from. If they don't have the new scanners at security then both items will be chucked as they are over the 100ml limit.

And your handbag will need to fit in your case if you haven't paid for any bags and are only taking the under seat item. easyJet are usually very strict on this. And all of this information is available on their website.

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The new scanners just mean you don't need to take your liquids out of your bag. You still can't take things over 100ml into the aircraft cabin.

VickyEadieofThigh · 04/05/2025 17:28

SausagesSausagesAndMoreSausages · 04/05/2025 17:25

Apologies for my ignorance, but I haven’t flown for years.

Are a 200ml sunscreen and a 150ml cleanser likely to be confiscated?

And am I allowed a small handbag as well as my teeny-tiny 36 x 45 x 20cm under-seat case?

Thank you!

The Easyjet website will tell you what luggage you're allowed in accordance with what you've booked. As pp has said, only 100ml maximum containers are allowed into the cabin.

workingcocker · 04/05/2025 17:27

Gatwick has the new scanners.

Blackcountrychik83 · 04/05/2025 17:27

You can buy suncream from the shops in the airport once you’ve been thru security

TennesseeStella · 04/05/2025 17:27

It depends what airport you're flying from. If they don't have the new scanners at security then both items will be chucked as they are over the 100ml limit.

And your handbag will need to fit in your case if you haven't paid for any bags and are only taking the under seat item. easyJet are usually very strict on this. And all of this information is available on their website.

MimiBlush · 04/05/2025 17:26

You can’t take more than 100ml containers in hand luggage. Need to fit all liquids in one of those sealed plastic bags. You can usually get them for free at the airport, but depends on the airport.