By Shauna Bannon Ward

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Dublin Airport has announced their new security rules as they lift the 100ml liquid restriction.

It comes after the European Union made some temporary changes to airport regulations, which came into effect back in September 2024.

However, from midnight on Thursday, 18 September, passengers travelling through Dublin Airport can now carry up to two litres in their hand luggage – along with several other changes.

What are the new rules?

From now on, liquids, gels and electronics can stay in your hand luggage when going through security, which means liquids and gels no longer need to be packed inside clear plastic bags.

There is also no limit on the number of liquids and gels that can be carried in your hand luggage.

The previous 100ml maximum limit on liquids and gels no longer applies and items of up to two litres can be carried through security.

What rules haven’t changed?

There are some rules that you still need to follow when passing through Dublin Airport’s security.

These include removing items, such as belts, footwear which extends over the ankle, jackets, hoodies and oversized jumpers and cardigans, and placing them in the security tray.

You still need to remove all items from their pockets, including keys, wallets and phones too – these should also be placed in the security tray before heading through the scanners.

Why have the rules changed?

Dublin Airport explained that these new rules are due to a multi-million-euro upgrade by daa in the scanning technology that is used on departing passengers and their hand luggage.

Around 30 new C3 scanners and body scanners have been introduced to Dublin Airport’s two terminals.

These scanners use technology similar to CT scanners in hospitals, generating 3D images of bags, which make it easier to detect what is inside.

Three scanners have also been installed in a new secondary screening area located on the mezzanine level in Terminal 1.

This area is open to passengers from 4am until mid-afternoon each day.

It was explained that “in time” this area will become home to a new dedicated Fast Track facility, with all other T1 passengers going through regular security downstairs.