- In these areas, you and your carry-on luggage are checked just before you enter the departure gate
- Please note that the special rules on carrying liquids and gels on board of the aircraft also apply in this case, including any purchased duty-free items.
- If you are unsure whether you are allowed to carry a certain item in your hand luggage, contact your airline before leaving home to find out. It is a good idea to obtain written confirmation from the airline that the item in question is permitted.
- If you are denied permission to carry an item through the checkpoint and there is enough time until your flight departs, you may leave it in your car, turn it over to the airline to be carried as checked luggage, or give it to someone who has accompanied you to the airport but is not flying.
- You can also have the objects placed in a special white bag at the checkpoint. In this case, you receive a claim slip that you can use to retrieve them after your return at one of the luggage storage offices (Baggage Storage) or arrange for them to be sent to you.
Information about the security screening process
At the security checkpoint, you will be checked to ensure that you are not carrying any items that are prohibited in the security area of the airport or on the aircraft in accordance with EU and/or IATA guidelines.
Please note the following information and tips for the security check:
- No dangerous items or liquids exceeding 100 ml may be carried in your hand luggage. These liquids must be stored in a transparent, resealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity of 1 liter.
- Baby food and liquid medication may also be carried.
- You can avoid waiting times at security by following these instructions:
- Leave small items such as keys or travel documents in your jacket or carry-on luggage.
- Remove bags containing liquids and larger electronic devices (e.g., laptops, tablets, e-book readers) from your carry-on luggage and place them separately in the tray. Smartphones can remain in your hand luggage.
- Take off your jacket and belt and place both in the tray provided.
- Pregnancy, pacemaker, shunt or valve supply (e.g., hydrocephalus, cochlear implant): Inform the security staff after placing your luggage and before passing through the gate probe.
Current notice
Some security checkpoints are already using new CT scanners that allow up to 2 liters of liquids and do not require them to be transported in a resealable bag.
However, as it is not possible to predict which security checkpoint you will pass through, we still recommend that you comply with the general regulations (max. 100 ml per container in a 1-liter bag) to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
Information for passengers departing from Terminal 1, Concourse C and Terminal 2
Transfer security checks
Please note that EU regulations may require transferring passengers to clear an additional security check in some parts of Frankfurt Airport.
Carrying duty-free purchases on board
Your boarding pass entitles you to purchase all perfumes, cosmetics, spirits, wines, confectionery, toys, and accessories at favorable duty-free prices in our Travel Value & Duty Free shops and to take them through security.
To do so, the items must be placed in a transparent bag sealed by the sales staff (known as an ICAO STEB) and accompanied by a receipt showing the date and place of purchase that is legible from the outside.
Please also note that the regulations governing liquids in third countries may differ from those in the EU. In particular, if you are transferring at Frankfurt Airport, your purchases must be kept in the sealed bags described above.
We therefore recommend that you check with the foreign representative office of the respective country before your flight to find out about the current liquid restrictions and import restrictions that apply there.Further information is available on the website of the Federal Police.
