Newcastle Airport Security Information
No one likes to be late or worse, miss their flight. Queues at Security are usually what holds people up the most, so it is advised that you arrive at the airport in plenty of time:



Hand Luggage – What you can and can’t pack



Additional things to consider:
The following liquids are allowed:
- Essential medicines in liquid form sufficient and essential for the flight (e.g. diabetic kit), as long as it is verified as authentic.
- Baby milk and liquid baby food (the contents of each bottle or jar must be tasted by the accompanying passenger).
Please note: Other bags, such as handbags, may be carried within the single item of cabin baggage. However, depending on the airline, it may be required to be placed within your hand luggage when boarding the plane.
Screening
All items carried by passengers will be x-ray screened, including.
- Pushchairs, walking aids and wheelchairs.
- Laptops and other large electrical items (e.g. a large hairdryer) have to be removed from cabin baggage and screened separately. (A laptop bag will be regarded as your one item that is allowed in the cabin)
Before Security
All shops and catering outlets are open to all passengers. Hand baggage is now allowed BUT any liquids and gels must be packed into your hold luggage for check-in. Any other purchases must fit into your hand baggage.
After Security
All shops and catering outlets are open to all passengers. Passengers can take all items purchased in the departures lounge into the aircraft cabin, unless you are travelling to the USA. For more information, please visit www.tsa.gov.
Newcastle Airport Security – Prohibited Items
Flammable liquids and solids | Oxidisers |
Organic peroxides | Infectious substances |
Wet car cell batteries | Gas cylinders |
Instruments containing magnets | Instruments containing mercury |
Magnetrons | Fireworks |
Non-safety matches, fire lighters, lighter fuel, paints, thinners | Poisons, arsenic, cyanide, weedkiller |
Acids & corrosives | Alkalis & caustic soda |
Creosote, quicklime, oiled paper | Radioactive materials |