Can I bring it?
Can I Bring Sunscreen on a Plane?
Can I bring sunscreen on a plane?
Rule at a glance
Sunscreen baggage decision
- Carry-on
- Review the official item rule
- Cream containers must meet the departure liquid limit.
- Checked baggage
- Allowed
- Normal toiletry limits may apply.
- Scope
- This answer is based on published guidance from Transportation Security Administration. It addresses departure-security screening; your airline, transit point and destination country can apply additional restrictions.
Send this rule directly to the person you are travelling with.
Why?
Cream sunscreen is screened with liquids, gels, creams and pastes. Container limits apply in the cabin.
Estimated packing weight: about 100 g each · editable in My Bag
Before you pack and screen
Check the marked container size
Carry-on screening uses the container’s marked capacity, not the amount left inside. Check your departure airport’s clear-bag rule and any medical-liquid exception.
Before you fly
- 1Check the departure-security rule and the Transportation Security Administration source again before travel.
- 2For liquids and gels, check the container’s marked capacity—not the amount remaining.
- 3Also check your operating airline’s baggage policy and destination import rules.
Official source
Transportation Security Administration
Last verified · Sep 2026
Rules vary by airline and route
Always verify important restrictions with your airline and the official security authority before departure.Frequently asked questions
Can I bring sunscreen in carry-on baggage?
Cream containers must meet the departure liquid limit.
Can I pack sunscreen in checked baggage?
Normal toiletry limits may apply.
Does sunscreen follow the 100ml liquid rule?
Yes. In carry-on baggage, sunscreen is treated as a liquid or cream; use a container marked 100ml / 3.4oz or less.