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    Do you need a plastic bag for liquids at Helsinki Airport?

    When the 1-litre bag rule still applies.

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    Short answer

    At the departure security checks of Helsinki Airport, no. Finavia says liquids in containers of up to 100 ml can stay in your hand luggage and no plastic bag is needed, up to 2 litres in total. At transfer security, and at Finland's other airports, the old rule applies: containers of up to 100 ml in one resealable 1-litre plastic bag per passenger.

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    Why

    1. Finavia says no plastic bag is needed at departure security in Helsinki.
    2. Finavia says the 1-litre bag is still required at transfer security.
    3. The same 1-litre bag rule applies at regional airports, according to Finavia.

    Details

    If you change planes in Helsinki after arriving from outside Schengen, you may pass transfer security. Keep a small plastic bag handy just in case.

    Tip

    Pack liquids together at the top of your bag so they are easy to take out if needed.

    What may differ

    Rules depend on the security equipment in use and can change at short notice.

    Common misconception

    You never need a plastic bag for liquids in Finland any more.

    What actually happens

    It is still needed at transfer security and at regional airports.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Security rules can change at short notice, so check Finavia and your airline before you pack.

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