The Munich Airport liquids rule will end at every security checkpoint on Friday, 18 September 2026, after the airport completes its move to CT cabin-bag scanners. Bavaria’s transport ministry announced the change, which applies to passengers departing from Munich.
What the Munich Airport liquids rule allows
Passengers will be able to carry liquids in containers holding up to two litres and leave them inside their hand luggage during screening.
The change covers items such as large water bottles, gels and creams. Travellers will no longer need to remove laptops from their bags and place them separately in a security tray.
Bavaria invested €45 million in the scanner upgrade
The state of Bavaria spent about €45 million on the staged installation of CT equipment while the airport remained in operation.
Before the airport-wide change, the scanners were available only at selected checkpoints in Terminals 1 and 2. Those lanes had already permitted liquid containers of up to two litres. The transport ministry says the equipment improves passenger convenience and should make security checks faster.
Older restrictions remain at airports without CT equipment
Security lanes that do not use the newer scanners still limit liquids to containers of no more than 100 millilitres.
Passengers using those lanes must place the containers in a transparent, resealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity of one litre. Electronic devices must also be removed from hand luggage and placed separately in a tray.
Germany’s rollout remains uneven. Frankfurt and Berlin have CT scanners at some security points, while Nuremberg Airport has completed its conversion.
How travellers should prepare from 18 September
Passengers departing from Munich on or after 18 September can pack containers of up to two litres without choosing a particular terminal or security lane.
Before that date, travellers should not assume that every Munich checkpoint accepts larger containers because the existing equipment varies by location. Anyone flying from another airport, including on the return journey, should check that airport’s website for CT availability and the terminals where it is offered.
If the type of scanner is unclear, the practical option is to follow the older restrictions: use containers no larger than 100 millilitres, place them in a one-litre transparent bag and keep electronic devices ready for separate screening.
