Effective 6 November 2006 , new European Union rules limit the amount of liquids, gel and aerosols that are allowed in hand luggage to 100ml containers.  These items must be carried in resealable transparent plastic bags (1 litre maximum capacity)  with only one (1) bag per passenger and presented seperately at frisk-em security.

This rule applies to ALL flights and destinations, both domestic and international.

Exceptions to the rule:

• Medicines, needed during the flight
• Baby food needed during the flight

Items purchased after frisk-em security (airside) can still be made and taken aboard the plane as can purchases on the plane itself.  The new rule applies to any liquids, gels or aerosols that a passenger has in hand luggage prior to going through the frisk-em security.

For more information go to the Official European Union website by clicking here (will open in new window)

Your safety and security is Cork Airport's number one priority.  Whenever you travel by plane you will be subjected to a number of strict security checks. These security checks are mainly related to what you are allowed to take with you on board the aircraft. Both your carry-on luggage and check-in baggage will be checked, either by hand and/or by means of detection equipment. This is to ensure that you are not carrying any potentially dangerous substances or items that could pose a risk to passengers, aircraft crew or to the security and safety of the aircraft.
Passengers are advised to carry just ONE piece of hand luggage. Sharp objects should be removed from carry-on luggage and placed in checked-in luggage.
Before departing for the airport, please check your flight is on time and confirm what time your airline requires you to check in.  Cork Airport recommends you arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before your scheduled flight departs.  Please be patient if you have to queue briefly at the security control during peak times. The security checks we employ as you pass through Cork Airport ensure the safety of you and all our passengers.
Packing tips
You can help us reduce the time at security control by ensuring that you do not pack prohibited items in your carry-on luggage or checked-in baggage. The list below details items that must NOT be packed in your carry-on luggage. They must be placed in your check-in baggage. If these items are discovered in your carry-on luggage you will be requested to surrender the items for disposal.

• Scissors (except where both blades are round-ended or less than three centimetres)
• Razor blades (razors that have the blade set into a plastic moulding are allowed, but razors that can be opened and the razor blade removed are prohibited)
• Knives with blades of any length
• Household cutlery (spoons are permitted) 
• Hypodermic needles (unless required for medical reasons, in which case proof is required) 
• Tools (including multi-tools and penknives) 
• Catapults 
• Corkscrews* 
• Walking/hiking poles 
• Toy/replica guns (metal or plastic) 
• Sporting bats 
• Tennis rackets 
• Darts 
• Billiard, snooker or pool cues

For safety reasons, there are a number of items that cannot be taken on any aircraft, so please do not pack them in any luggage (carry-on or check-in):

•  Flammable liquids and solids 
• Oxidisers, such as bleaching powders 
• Organic peroxides 
• Tear gas devices or any gas cylinders 
• Infectious substances, such as live virus materials 
• Wet-cell car batteries 
• Magnetrons 
• Instruments containing mercury 
• Instruments containing magnets 
• Fireworks 
• Non-safety matches 
• Fire lighters, lighter fuel, paints, thinners 
• Poisons, arsenic, cyanide, weedkiller 
• Radioactive materials, acids, corrosives, alkalis, caustic soda. 
• Creosote, quicklime, oiled paper 
• Vehicle fuel system components that have contained fuel

 Cork Airport would like to thank all passengers for their cooperation with security procedures.