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Belfast Airport sees thousands of passengers passing through its doors each year. So to ensure the safety of its passengers security is very important. This Belfast Airport Baggage Security Information guide so you are fully compliant. |
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Belfast Airport Security Information ... |
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| Liquids |
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| Now certain liquids are allowed in hand luggage, however strict restrictions and regulations apply. |
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| Only approved liquids - details to follow - can be carried in separate containers no greater than 100ml capacity. |
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| All liquid containers have to be put in a single, transparent, re-sealable plastic bag, no bigger than 1 litre in capacity (approximately 20cms x 20cms). Only one such bag of liquids is allowed per passenger. |
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This bag must be removed from hand luggage for separate screening and inspection at the security control points. |
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| Anything that won't fit in the clear plastic bag must, as stated by Belfast Airport security unofficial information, be carried in main hold luggage. |
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- Drinks & Foods including water, soup, syrups
- Creams, lotions, oils, perfumes, mascara etc
- Sprays as well as pressurized containers including shaving foam and spray deodorants
- Pastes including toothpastes
- Gels including hair and shower gel
- Similar consistency liquid goods
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| Baby Food & Medicines |
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Baby food can be carried in hand luggage in bigger quantities. However, these will be subject to authentication in most instances.
Essential medicines may also be permitted in larger quantities, over the 100ml limit. |
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| Hand Baggage Size Allowance |
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| One passenger is restricted to one piece of hand luggage - it must be not bigger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (note: the re-sealable bag must be able to fit within the cabin bag). |
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| In addition prams, buggies, walking aids are allowed. |
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| Electricals & PCs |
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Large electrical items like . a large hairdryer and PCs need to be removed from hand luggage and screened by security separately.
NB - a PC carrying case is considered the one piece of hand luggage. |
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| Outsize Items |
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Anything that doesn't fit into your hand luggage must be placed in your hold luggage.
However the exception are musical instruments, but if extremely large check with your airline first in case you need to purchase another seat ticket. |
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| Journey Preparation |
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| Belfast Airport security unofficial information asks all passengers to bear in mind the following advice: |
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| Arriving at the Airport |
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- Limit hand luggage contents
- Put all liquids in hold baggage where possible
- Have your re-sealable bag of liquids ready before arriving at the airport
- Check specifics with your airport should you have more complex questions
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| Belfast Airport Security Points |
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- Hand over your re-sealable bag of liquids at security - remove from baggage as you approach
- Shoes, coats and jackets have to be removed for screening, do so on the approach to the security check points
- PCs and electricals need to also be removed from hand luggage for screening
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| Duty Free Goods |
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| Duty free goods can be taken onboard the plane in larger quantities - as long as in keeping with the duty and tax allowances. |
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| Duty free goods will be placed into a special sealed bag. Don't open this bag until you've reached your final destination. Retain your proof of purchase for any security checks at your transfer points. |
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| Please note restrictions apply to duty free purchases made on return journeys where passengers change flights at an EU airport. These are explained in detail in the next section. |
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Transit Flight Information |
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| If your flight involves changing aircraft at any EU airport, special restrictions apply. You can only take liquid items (for example duty free) through the security check point at your connecting airport if: |
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- they conform to the requirements for passengers departing from EU airports as set out above; or
- they have been purchased airside at another EU airport, or on board an aircraft operated by an EU carrier. You will need to show proof of purchase to demonstrate this.
Liquid items in excess of 100ml purchased from other airports or on board other airlines may only be carried as hold baggage on the connecting flight.
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The member states of the European Union are:
Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom. |
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| This advice and unofficial information has been supplied by the Department for Transport Website. |
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| Contact your airline by clicking here - their contact details will be presented. |
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Belfast Airport Security Baggage Information ... |
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Security is a high priority at Belfast Airport. Airport authorities work in full cooperation with the UK Government, as are the airlines and airport Business Partners.
Do respect all security controls at the airport - it's helpful to read the following unofficial information so you are fully aware of the Belfast Airport baggage security unofficial information.
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Airport Check-in Times ... |
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| The strict security controls mean that many passengers are subject to long queues, therefore please check-in for your flight in good time, the following times are suggested: |
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Type Of Flight |
Check In Time |
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Long Haul Flights |
3 HOURS before departure |
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European Flights |
2 HOURS before departure |
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UK & Northern Ireland Flights |
1 HOUR before departure |
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| Airport security controls are in place at check-in, into the Departure lounge and entry into the boarding gate areas. Plus, all passengers under go security screening along with their luggage. |
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Your time at Belfast Airport will include several security checks on you and your baggage including ...
... you will need to pass through an x-ray machine. Before doing so remove shoes, coats and jackets. Place coin, keys etc. from pockets into the trays provided and place on the luggage x-ray machine. Also place hand bags and hand luggage on this belt.
Passengers with pacemakers need to request a hand search. Wheelchair users need to request a hand Search also.
Metal detectors are safe for pregnant women although they can request a hand search if they'd prefer. |
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| If you have to change flights part way through your journey then you may need to go through more than one security check. If this is the case you will be advised at check-in. |
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Banned & Restricted Items ... |
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Belfast Airport security unofficial information states that for safety and security reasons the following items have restrictions or bans placed on them.
WARNING: If items are confiscated at security control you will not be compensated and it is unlikely that the confiscated items will be returned.
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Hand Luggage |
Exceptions |
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Scissors |
| Except where both blades are round-ended or less than three centimetres |
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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 |
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Knives, including pen knifes or knives with any length blade |
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Household cutlery |
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Tweezers |
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Hypodermic Needles |
| Unless required for medical reasons, i.e. diabetics. It is worth checking with your Airline to find out what proof you will need to show to take any syringes on board. |
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Tools |
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Toy or replica guns
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| Firearms are permitted to be carried on flights provided they are in locked cases, you carry the correct licence for the firearms and they are checked into the hold (Not allowed as carry on) |
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Catapults |
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Sports Bats |
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Darts |
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Corkscrews |
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Knitting Needles |
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Billiard, Snooker or pool cues |
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Walking or hiking poles |
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Main Luggage |
Inclusions |
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Fireworks |
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Gas cylinders or tear gas devices |
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Flammable liquids & solids |
Paints, thinners, Acids, corrosives, alkalis, caustic soda, Poisons, arsenic, cyanide, weed killer, Organic peroxides
Oxidisers i.e. bleaching powders, Creosote, quicklime, oiled paper, Non-safety matches, fire lighters, lighter fluid |
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Infectious substances |
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Hypodermic Needles |
| Unless required for medical reasons, i.e. diabetics. It is worth checking with your Airline to find out what proof you will need to show to take any syringes on board. |
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Instruments containing magnets or mercury |
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Wet car cell batteries |
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Magnetrons |
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Radioactive materials |
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Vehicle fuel |
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System components which have contained fuel |
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