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This list includes permitted, non-permitted and prohibited items for flights originating in Canada. For flights originating outside of Canada, you should check with your airline or travel agent for restrictions.
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- Part 1: Items That Are Banned in Carry-On For All Flights
- Part 2: Items That Are Banned in Carry-On For Flights to The Us
- Part 3: Items That Are Banned from Checked Baggage For All Flights
You aren’t allowed to pack these items in carry-on for any flight: 1. 1. Guns, firearms or another device that could seriously injure someone by launching harmful objects. This includes items that could be mistaken for this type of device (like a toy gun), like: 1.1. any type of firearm 1.2. toy, replica and imitation weapons 1.3. firearm parts (ex...
Some Canadian airports have preclearance facilities where you and your baggage are cleared to enter the United States before you arrive. If you’re taking a flight to the US that’s being precleared in Canada, you can’t pack any type of knife.
In Canada, you aren’t allowed to pack these items in your check baggage: 1. anything that’s illegal under the Criminal Code of Canada 2. any explosive substance, or 3. any device that can ignite You can pack an unloaded firearm as long as it’s placed in a locked, hard-sided container. You must also declare all firearms, firearm parts, bullets and c...
While specific restrictions apply to the transport of some items, other items cannot be brought onto the plane at all. Please refer to the links below to see what you can and can’t bring in your carry-on and checked baggage.
While specific restrictions apply to the transport of some items, other items cannot be brought onto the plane at all. We’ve provided a partial list on our Restricted and Prohibited Items page. For a complete list, always refer to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) website.
- Can I take scissors, umbrellas and other everyday items in hand luggage? If you’re planning on doing some arts and crafts on board, you’d do well to note that scissors with rounded edges, or with blades less than 6cm are fine for the cabin.
- Can I take laptops, hairdryers and other electrical items on board? In terms of electrical items, your laptop, hair straighteners and travel razor are, generally speaking, allowed on board in the cabin.
- Can I take medicine on a plane in a cabin bag? Generally, medicines and pills are among the items you can take on a plane in your hand luggage, including syrups and medicines in liquid form as long as they do not make more than 100ml.
- Can I bring food (sandwiches, snacks, nuts) on a flight? Wondering what you can take on a plane when it comes to foodie souvenirs? If you’re intending on carrying a delicious pot of brined olives from Spain or a selection of homemade jams on the flight, you’ll have to check in a bag to carry it with you.
Any containers over 100 ml/100 g (3.4 oz) can be placed in your checked baggage as long as they are not prohibited items. Avoid packing gifts and souvenirs containing liquids, aerosols and gels in your carry-on.
What Can I Bring? Planning ahead and packing properly can facilitate the screening process and ease your travel experience at the airport. Know what you can pack in your carry-on and checked baggage before arriving at the airport by reviewing the lists below.
