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New liquid rules to expect at Dublin Airport security this weekend and one important exception

Published 11:08 29 Aug 2024 BST

Updated 11:13 29 Aug 2024 BST

Sophie Collins

New liquid rules to expect at Dublin Airport security this weekend and one important exception

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The changes will be in place from this Sunday, September 1st

Dublin Airport passengers are being warned of the different rules between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 this weekend.

Headlines have been hinting at upcoming changes at security when it comes to liquids.

This is down to the EU making some temporary changes to airport regulations regarding the carrying of liquids in hand luggage.

For passengers heading through both terminals from Sunday, you “must be prepared to remove all liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) from their hand luggage prior to screening, with all LAGs to be under 100mls.” according to airport officials.

The important exception is that rules will be slightly different between terminals, so here is what you need to know:

In Terminal 1, all liquids must be under 100mls, put into a clear 1 litre bag (20cm x 20cm) and placed visibly within the security tray. Each passenger is limited to a single 1 litre bag only. Large electrical items such as laptops and tablets should be removed from bags and placed in the security tray.
In Terminal 2, all liquids must be under 100mls, put into a clear bag(s), and placed visibly in the security tray. However, in Terminal 2 there is no limit on the number of bags or 100mls containers that a passenger can take through, while all electrical items can be left in hand luggage.

Other security rules include:

In Terminal 1:

All liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) in hand luggage must be under 100mls.
All LAGs must fit inside one clear 1 litre bag.
Only one bag is permitted per passenger.
Passengers should be prepared to take large electronic items (laptops, tablets etc) out of their bags.

In Terminal 2:

All liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) in hand luggage must be under 100mls.
All LAGs should be put into clear bags, but there is no limit on the number of bags or 100mls containers that a passenger can have.
Large electronic items (laptops, tablets etc) can stay in hand luggage.

Exceptions at both terminals:

Baby food/milk, medicines or special dietary requirements needed during the flight remain exempt from this temporary rule at all EU airports including Dublin Airport. These can be in containers over 100mls but must be taken out of your carry-on bag and presented separately for screening.

Speaking about the changes and what they mean for passengers, Dublin Airport Managing Director Gary McLean said: "These changes, which apply to all airports in Ireland and Europe with C3 scanners, are being introduced at a time when the roll-out of new C3 scanners is ongoing at Dublin Airport.

“That roll-out is at different stages in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, which means the guidance for passengers is slightly different depending on what terminal they are departing from.

"In Terminal 2, all of the security lanes in operation are now fitted with new C3 scanners, so all passengers are assured of using a C3 scanner. However, in Terminal 1, due to the age of the building, the roll-out is taking slightly longer, so it cannot be guaranteed whether a passenger will go through a lane with C3 scanners installed or the older technology. As previously communicated, the rollout of C3 scanners across both terminals is on track for completion by October 2025.

"We want all passengers to have a smooth journey through Dublin Airport. By following our advice and preparing in advance for security screening, passengers can prevent unnecessary delays in getting through to their flight. Further details on how best to prepare for airport security can be found on the Dublin Airport website.

"Passengers’ safety and security remain our top priorities and we thank passengers for their understanding as we introduce these changes and as the roll-out of the fantastic new C3 scanning technology continues at pace at Dublin Airport. We hope that these temporary restrictions are only in place for a short period and that the EU will be able to lift them as soon as possible. Passengers should keep an eye on our social media channels and website for further updates."