Kraków Airport First in Poland to End 100ml Liquid Restriction
Kraków Airport First in Poland to End 100ml Liquid Limit
Kraków Airport has become the first in Poland to abolish restrictions limiting passengers to carrying liquids in containers of no more than 100ml in hand luggage. With the introduction of advanced CT scanning technology, travellers will also no longer need to remove liquids or electronic devices during security checks.
“From today, liquids can be carried in containers of up to two litres and passengers can pass through security without removing electronics or cosmetics from their bags,” the airport, Poland’s second busiest, announced on Wednesday morning.
The upgrade includes ten newly installed CT scanners that “digitally unpack” luggage by generating detailed 3D images. According to the airport, the new system will reduce screening times by around 30%, ensuring that even during peak periods, most passengers wait no more than ten minutes.
The 100ml restriction was first introduced in 2006 following a foiled plot to detonate liquid explosives on flights from the UK to North America. While some airports worldwide have since lifted the rule thanks to improved detection systems, the European Union temporarily reinstated it in 2024 due to a technical issue.
In July 2025, however, the European Commission approved ending the restriction at airports equipped with next-generation CT scanners. Similar changes have already been implemented in the UK and the US.
Kraków Airport is currently experiencing record growth. Last year, it welcomed 11.1 million passengers, second only to Warsaw Chopin Airport’s 21.3 million. In August alone, the airport handled 1.3 million travellers — its busiest month ever — and expects to reach a new annual record of around 13 million passengers by the end of this year.