Getting Through Security At Gatwick Airport

All items carried by passengers will be screened, and this includes:

• Laptops and electrical items will have to be removed from cabin baggage and screened separately
• Pushchairs
• Walking Aids
• Wheelchairs

Please do not bring any of the following items with you when you travel from Gatwick Airport:

• Wet car cell batteries
• Radioactive materials
• Poisons, arsenic, cyanide, weedkiller
• Paints, thinners
• Oxidisers
• Organic peroxides
• Non-safety matches, firelighters, lighter fuel
• Magnetrons
• Instruments containing mercury
• Instruments containing magnets
• Infectious substances
• Gas cylinders
• Flammable liquids and solids
• Fireworks
• Creosote, quicklime, oiled paper
• Acids, corrosives, alkalis, caustic soda

Travelling with a small child is often stressful, and while airports are doing what they can to make the process easier, it's still not pleasant. You'll need baby milk for your trip along with food or snacks that he/she will enjoy. Security might request to scan those items at some point during security screening so be prepared!

Each liquid container must hold no more than 100ml. All liquid containers must be held in a clear and resealable bag that is no larger than 20cm by 20cm. Be sure to bring your own clear bag for carrying liquids and other potentially hazardous substances. Liquids refer to items including foams, gels, pastes, cosmetics, perfumes, mousses, lotions and creams.

Yes, medicines have the same restrictions with respect to the 100ml rule as liquids, and you might be asked to authenticate some of the items you carry.

Unsurprisingly, there are limits on sharp items that you can take through security. You should not carry scissors, razor blades, lighters, fireworks, toy guns, replica guns, darts, pool cues, slingshots, sports bats, non-medical use needles, nails, hammers or screwdrivers through security.

If you are travelling with gifts, be prepared for them to have additional security checks. This means many people are keen to gift wrap items before they set off, but if you are travelling with these items in your hand luggage, be prepared for them to be subject to additional security checks.