Prohibited items
Prohibited items according to legal requirements
In order to offer all passengers the greatest possible security and also to be able to rule out misunderstandings in the aircraft cabin during the flight, the European Union passed a regulation in 2015 that provides clear information on which items may not be taken into the security area, i.e. the area of an airport that requires special protection.
However, since all these items are your property, you are of course free to decide for yourself what measures are to be taken after they have been rejected at the security checkpoint. Vienna International Airport Security Services GmbH (VIAS) offers you various solutions as a service.
You can leave your items safely with us until your return, or have them sent to an address of your choice, provided they fit into an A4 envelope. If you still wish your items to travel with you, we will be happy to assist you with the subsequent check-in with your airline.
In addition to EU law, national legislation must also be observed.
Thus
- Weapons of all kinds
- Ammunition of all kinds
- War material of all kinds
- Shooting and explosive devices of all kinds
are prohibited under the Austrian Aviation Security Act. If such items are found in your hand luggage or checked baggage, the police must be informed immediately.
Please note that for security reasons, items and liquids which are not listed here or which are within the measurement limits listed here may be classified as prohibited at the time of your journey and rejected at the security checkpoint.
In these cases, Vienna International Airport Security Services GmbH offers a depot and postal service on behalf of Flughafen Wien AG, where you can choose to have your prohibited item stored at Vienna Airport for a certain period of time or sent to an address of your choice in accordance with the applicable prices. You will receive all information on the deposit and postage service directly at the checkpoint or at the Security Service Counter.
Thank you for your understanding.
In accordance with the European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 of 5 November 2015 laying down detailed measures for the implementation of the Commission's common basic standards on aviation security, the items listed in Attachment 4-C may not be carried in cabin baggage.
In accordance with the European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 of 5 November 2015 laying down detailed measures for the implementation of the Commission's common basic standards on aviation security, the items listed in Attachment 5-B may not be carried in hold baggage.
|
Subject |
allowed/prohibited |
|---|---|
|
Baby food, baby bottle |
allowed in hand luggage, including baby food and liquids (quantity for the duration of the trip!) |
|
Baby powder, face powder |
allowed in hand luggage |
|
Batteries |
conventional batteries and rechargeable batteries (lithium-ion, as in mobile phones, digital cameras) are allowed, for special cases please contact the respective airline (e.g. wet cell batteries) |
|
Disposable razor |
allowed in hand luggage |
|
Electronic appliances |
allowed in hand luggage, laptop and tablets must be removed from hand luggage before security check and screened separately |
|
Electronic household appliances |
allowed at security check; reference to airline regarding size and weight |
|
Empty bottles, other empty containers such as glasses, etc. |
allowed in hand luggage |
|
Camera, cameras, tripods, etc. |
allowed in hand luggage, also no restrictions regarding conventional batteries and rechargeable batteries |
|
Walking stick, crutches, walking aid, Nordic walking sticks |
allowed in hand luggage |
|
Hair dryer |
allowed in hand luggage |
|
Contact lens solution |
allowed in hand luggage |
|
Solid food, such as bread, cereals, etc. |
allowed in hand luggage |
|
Lip gloss |
allowed in hand luggage, transport only in 1 litre plastic bag |
|
Lipstick solid |
allowed in hand luggage |
|
Jam, spreads, honey, etc. |
prohibited if larger than 100 ml in hand luggage |
|
Medicines in solid form, such as tablets |
no restrictions |
|
Medicines in liquid form, such as ointments, creams, etc. |
quantity allowed in hand luggage for the duration of the journey; does not have to be transported in a plastic bag; medical confirmation or prescription not required; recommendation: transport in original packaging |
|
Razor blades |
prohibited in hand luggage |
|
Umbrella and pocket umbrella |
allowed in hand luggage |
|
Sachertorte |
allowed in hand luggage |
|
Syringes, insulin, thrombosis |
allowed in hand luggage, see liquid medication |
|
Matches |
allowed in hand luggage, with the exception of survival lighters (prohibited in luggage) |
|
Sausage |
Hard sausage allowed, spreadable sausage only 100 ml in 1 litre plastic bag |
Dangerous goods are items or substances that may pose a potential risk to health, safety, property or the environment such as:
- Means of transport with built-in lithium batteries.
- Avalanche backpacks
- Dry ice
- Car Batteries
- and the like
Special regulations apply to the transport of dangerous goods, depending on the airline chosen.
Check the regulations with your airline or handling agent before departure.
We strongly recommend to inform the respective airline at the check-in counter if you are carrying life jackets, avalanche
backpacks or lithium batteries, even if these items are generelly permitted by the respective airline.
More information on prohibited items can be found at the security checkpoint:
People
Get through the security check without any problems.
Hand baggage
What is allowed, what is prohibited? Save time and pack with safety in mind.
Checked baggage
Checking in baggage makes your travels easier. Explosive, flammable, corrosive or magnetic substances are not allowed in the suitcase.
Prohibited item - what to do?
You have been held up at the security checkpoint and are unintentionally carrying a prohibited item or an item that has been rejected by the security checkpoint?
Then Vienna Airport and Vienna International Airport Security Services (VIAS) offer the following options:
- assist you with a subsequent check-in (please clarify possible additional costs in this case with your airline)
- to assist you in depositing the item (depot service - depending on the type of item. Please clarify the additional costs with the security staff at the Security Service Counter)
- Assist you in sending the item by post to an address of your choice. (Postal service - depending on the item type and size (max. one A4 envelope). Please clarify the additional costs with the security staff at the Security Service Counter).
Our staff at the Security Service Counter at the security checkpoints in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 will be happy to provide you with information directly on site.
Find out about the regulations of the destination airports before departure. Other national laws may be stricter in some cases.
Security Ombudsman Service
As an independent and autonomous institution, the ombudsman's office is available to you for suggestions, criticism and questions exclusively by email at ombudsstelle-sicherheit@viennaairport.com
Please note that the ombudsman's office is not staffed continuously, but in the spirit of customer orientation your concern will be dealt with promptly.