Can I bring extra needles through airport security?
Yes, you can bring extra medical needles through UK airport security in your hand luggage if they are for personal medical use and accompanied by the relevant medication. Place them visibly in a transparent bag or medical pouch at the security checkpoint to declare them.
Key points:
- Medical needles and syringes are permitted in hand luggage at UK airports when with corresponding medication.
- Declare them by placing them visibly in security trays;
- Extra needles for your trip should go in checked luggage to ease screening.
- Check airline and destination rules for international travel, carrying medical proof if advised.
This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.