Security screening information for travellers

Security screening

information for travellers

If you want to get through security screening without delay, make sure you are not wearing

or carrying anything that will trigger a security alarm or that requires an inspection.

What you can take on the plane

AvSec x-rays bags to make sure there is nothing dangerous in them. If something shows up on the

x-ray that needs checking, the bag will need to be opened and searched.

You can take the following items in your carry-on bag:

Electronic items E-cigarettes/vapes Power banks/AirPod chargers Spare batteries

Knives

Knives with blades that do not exceed 6cm (and if the knife

is not illegal in New Zealand).

Souvenirs

Check that your souvenirs can be taken as carry-on because if

they exceed the size limit they must go in your checked luggage.

Boomerangs and didgeridoos must not exceed 40cm in length.

Māori weapons must not exceed 20cm in length.

Lighter

You can have one lighter but it must be on your person

and not in your bag. Blue ﬂame lighters are not permitted.

Hand tools

Tools such as spanners that are less than 20cm in length,

or other tools, such as screwdrivers, if the metal shaft is

less than 6cm.

The following items should be packed in your check-in bag:

Sports equipment

Pack your sports equipment including children’s

sport toys in your checked luggage

Children’s toys

Leave toy guns at home or pack them into

your checked luggage

What you can’t take on the plane

Unlawful weapons

and explosives

Unlawful weapons include objects or devices speciﬁcally

designed to cause harm or injury e.g. knuckle dusters,

pepper spray, Tasers and stabbing knives.

Explosives of any description (including ﬁreworks and

party poppers) cannot be taken. If you carry unlawful

items they will be seized and the NZ Police and your

airline will be notiﬁed.

Firearms, parts and ammunition

Firearms, ﬁrearm parts and ammunition are allowed in

checked luggage but only if you have a ﬁrearms licence

and carriage is approved by the airline.

Pack toy and replica guns in your checked luggage

as they could be mistaken for the real thing.

Some everyday items that

could be used as weapons

These are items that are used every day for lawful

purposes but they cannot be taken on the plane

because they could be used to bludgeon, slice or

stab people. These include sports equipment,

grooming or cooking utensils.

Tools and knives should be put in your checked

luggage but some are OK to go in your carry-on bag.

Did you know?

A large number of incidents involving lithium

batteries exploding when transported by air

have occurred globally. Visit the AvSec website

to ﬁnd out how to travel safely with them.

There are additional restrictions for international ﬂights

Quantities of inorganic powders, liquids, aerosols and gels are restricted in your carry-on bag.

Liquids, aerosols, gels

If container larger than 100ml pack in your

checked luggage.

There are some exceptions:

I have a medical condition

I have a baby travelling with me

Alcohol

This includes unopened or partially consumed

bottles and ﬂasks of alcohol.

Purchase this after security.

Honey

Honey is permitted only in containers up to

100ml. Honey capsules are also subject to

these restrictions.

Spreads

Butter, margarine, Marmite etc are permitted

only in containers up to 100ml.

Perfume

Perfume is permitted only in containers

up to 100ml.

Toiletries

Cleaning and grooming products are permitted

only in containers up to 100ml.

Powders

The total volume of inorganic powders must

not exceed 350ml per person e.g. bath salts,

laundry powder and sand.

What you can’t pack in your checked luggage

A few dangerous goods are the main cause of checked bags being opened and items removed.

Avoid this happening by not carrying the following items in your checked luggage.

Power banks/AirPod chargers

Power banks and AirPod chargers cannot go in

checked luggage. This is due to the lithium batteries

which makes them a potential ﬁre risk.

Spare batteries

Loose or spare batteries cannot go in checked

luggage because they are a potential ﬁre risk. They

can go in your carry-on bag within permissible limits.

Fuel cylinders for camp stoves

Non-reusable fuel (gas liquid) cylinders cannot

go in checked luggage.

If you are travelling with a camp stove and or re-usable

gas cylinders then you must ensure that they are

clean of any free liquid and you must get approval

from your airline.

E-Cigarettes/vapes

E-cigarettes and vapes containing batteries cannot

go in checked luggage due to the risk of ﬁre.

Lighters

Lighters of any sort cannot go in checked luggage due

to the risk of ﬁre. You can only travel with one lighter

if it is on your person. The lighter can be a dual action

gas fuel lighter or a lithium powered lighter with a

safety cap.

Blue ﬂame cigar lighters are not permitted even

on your person.

Sealed lead acid batteries

These batteries can go in checked luggage when

they are installed in equipment. You will need to have

evidence that the battery is safe for air travel – if you

don’t have this, then leave the equipment at home.

For more information visit

aviation.govt.nz/passenger-information