Can I carry water bottle on flight in India?

You cannot carry a filled water bottle through security. Carry an empty bottle and fill it at water fountains inside the terminal after security. Alternatively, you can buy water inside — though it costs Rs 40-60 vs Rs 20 outside.

Can I carry perfume on a domestic flight in India?

Yes, you can carry perfume in cabin baggage if the bottle is 100ml or less and placed in a transparent zip-lock bag. Larger bottles must go in check-in luggage. There's no size limit for liquids in checked bags.

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Liquids Allowed in Flight — The 100ml Rule Explained

Updated June 25, 2026 | 4 min read

The liquid rules confuse everyone. Here's the simple truth about what you can and can't carry through Indian airport security.

The 100ml Rule

📏 The Rule is Simple

Each liquid container must be 100ml or less. All containers must fit in one transparent zip-lock bag (max 1 litre). One bag per passenger.

What Counts as "Liquid"?

Item	Cabin (Hand Bag)	Check-in
Water bottle (filled)	❌ No	✅ Yes
Water bottle (empty)	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Perfume/deodorant (≤100ml)	✅ Yes (in zip-lock)	✅ Yes
Shampoo/sunscreen (≤100ml)	✅ Yes (in zip-lock)	✅ Yes
Toothpaste	✅ (it's a paste, ≤100ml)	✅ Yes
Medicine (liquid)	✅ Yes (with prescription)	✅ Yes
Baby formula/milk	✅ Yes (reasonable qty)	✅ Yes

Pro Tips

💧 Carry empty bottle: Fill it at water fountains after security — free unlimited water
🧴 Buy travel-size toiletries: 50ml versions available at most chemists
🛍️ Duty-free liquids: Must be in sealed bags with receipt visible
📦 Big bottles: Put in check-in luggage (no size limit in checked bags)

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