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Security at Edinburgh Airport
Security at Edinburgh Airport is of prime importance. Here is a brief guide which we hope will assist passengers.
Passengers should allow plenty of time for checking in. For most passengers, particularly those using Edinburgh Airport Car Parking, checking in can sometimes take longer than expected. Always check road traffic conditions before you set out.
Passengers should allow the following:
· International flights - check in 2 hours prior to departure
· European flights - check in 2 hours prior to departure
· Domestic flights - check in 1 hour prior to departure
Baggage
Rules for cabin baggage are now much stricter than before. Laptops are allowed as the one item of luggage, as are larger electrical items, but these will be security checked. Other items, such as pushcahirs, wheelchairs,walking aids and musical instruments are allowed, but will be security screened.
Liquid Items
There are restrictions on the quantities of liquids that may be carried through security as hand baggage. This includes such items as bottled drinks, fragrencies, hand lotion, toiletries and sun tan lotion. Liquids, creams,pastes, aerosols are subject to restrictions
Prohibited Items
* Sharp or pointed items may not be carried
* Such items include razor blades,knives,cutlery,tools, hiking poles,hypodermic needles, catapults,corkscrews, toy or replica guns,sporting bats, cues or darts.
* Scissors with rounded blades, and scissors which are not longer than 3cm ( one and a half inches) are permitted
* Lighters, christmas crackers, party poppers,and non-safety matches may not be carried.
* Passengers may carry a single lighter on their person
* Large, golfing type umbrellas are not permitted. Folding or collapsible umbrellas that can be fitted into hand baggage are allowed.
Passengers may take items purchased from duty free or other shops after security. Do not open the packages until you reach your destination.
Other Prohibited Items
In addition to the restrictions on hand baggage, there are various other items that may not be carried, either in hand baggage or hold baggage:
* Gas cylinders
* Wet Car cell batteries
* Fireworks
* Paint and thinners
* Radioactive materials
* Acids, caustic soda,alkalis,and corrosives
* Infectious substances
* Organic peroxides
* Magnetrons
* Instruments containing magnets
* Flammable liquids and solids
* Creosote,quicklime,oiled paper
* Poisons, arsenic,cyanide,weedkiller
* Non-safety matches,fire lighters,lighter fuel
* Magnetrons
Passengers should also be prepared to remove their shoes.
Further Information
The above is a guide only, and may be subject to change at short notice. Always remember to consult your Airline. For more detailed information and the current security requirements, please use this link to the official United Kingdom Government Guide