Can I take it?
Can you take deodorant on a plane?
Yes. Spray and roll-on deodorants count as liquids at security, so in hand luggage the can or bottle has to be within your departure airport’s container limit — 100ml at some UK airports, up to 2 litres at others. In checked baggage, spray cans have their own safety limits.
| Type | Hand luggage | Checked baggage |
|---|---|---|
| Spray (aerosol) deodorant | With conditions Counts as a liquid, so the container size limit depends on the airport you fly from (100ml or up to 2 litres per container). | With conditions Allowed: up to 0.5 litres per can and 2 litres of toiletry aerosols in total per person, with the cap on. |
| Roll-on or gel deodorant | With conditions Counts as a liquid, so the container size limit depends on the airport you fly from (100ml or up to 2 litres per container). | Yes Allowed in checked baggage. |
Your airport decides the size
| Departure airport | Largest can or bottle in hand luggage |
|---|---|
| Manchester | 100ml |
| Stansted | 100ml |
| Luton | 100ml |
| Heathrow | 2 litres |
| Gatwick | 2 litres |
| Birmingham | 2 litres |
| Bristol | 2 litres |
| Edinburgh | 2 litres |
Many full-size sprays are bigger than 100ml — check the size printed on the can. At those airports you’ll need a travel-size can or roll-on.
Aerosol limits in checked baggage
Allowed: up to 0.5 litres per can and 2 litres of toiletry aerosols in total per person, with the cap on. The CAA also limits toiletry aerosols to 0.5 litres per can and 2 litres in total per person.
Edinburgh Airport adds its own note: pressurised containers such as aerosols are classed as a gas, and to check with your airline if in doubt.
Check your deodorant
What about stick deodorant?
GOV.UK’s liquids list covers sprays, gels and liquids. None of the official pages we use names solid stick deodorant either way. If you want certainty, carry a stick small enough to meet your airport’s liquids limit, or pack it in checked baggage.