Trip Ready — travel preparation guides
Check what to pack, what you may carry, and what to register before departure — all before you leave for the airport.
Packing checklists by destination
- Japan packing list 17 items · 110V plug adapter and a coin purse for yen
- Southeast Asia packing list 13 items · Shower filter and a waterproof pouch are the must-haves
- Europe & North America packing list 11 items · Anti-theft phone tether and a TSA-approved lock
- Travelling with kids packing list 11 items · Two alternating fever medicines and an insulated tumbler
- Business trips packing list 7 items · Wrinkle-free shirt pouch and a GaN charger
- Korea & camping packing list 7 items · High-capacity power bank and outdoor hygiene
Carry-on and checked baggage rules
- Power bank / lithium-ion battery Cabin only (never checked)
- Liquids / gels / cosmetics Cabin: 100ml or less / checked: no limit
- Corded hair straightener / hairdryer Yes (cabin and checked)
- Cordless hair straightener (built-in battery) No (confiscated in Japan)
- Lighter / matches One in the cabin, on your person (not checked)
- E-cigarette (vape / heated tobacco) Cabin only (not checked)
- Nail clippers / tweezers / eyebrow razor Cabin: yes / checked: yes
- Medicine / prescriptions / supplements Cabin: yes / checked: yes (prescriptions on you)
- Tripod / selfie stick Cabin: yes / checked: yes (length limits apply)
- Aerosol spray (mist / sun spray) Checked advised (500ml or less each)
- Alcohol (wine, whisky, spirits) Checked only (5L limit for 24–70% ABV)
- Kimchi / jang pastes / salted seafood Checked recommended (100ml max in cabin)
- Razors / razor blades Razor: cabin OK / loose blades: checked only
- Laptop / tablet / camera Cabin by default (conditions if checked)
- Butane canisters / camping fuel Banned (flammable gas, cabin and checked)
- Scissors / utility knives Blades under 6cm only (no utility knives)
- Stroller / car seat Free checked item (usable up to the gate)
- Drone / gimbal Cabin only (batteries must come out)
- Dry-cell / spare lithium batteries Alkaline: either / lithium: cabin only
- Golf bag / clubs Checked only (declare as special baggage)
- Vacuum flask / tumbler Cabin and checked, as long as it is empty
- Contact lenses / lens solution Lenses: no limit / solution: 100ml max
- Perfume Cabin: 100ml max / checked: 2L per person
- Nail polish / remover Cabin: 100ml max / remover counts too
- Hand warmer / heat pack Chemical: either / electric: cabin only
- Instant noodles Cabin: yes / checked: yes (declare at customs)
- Umbrella / parasol Cabin: yes / checked: yes (check length for long ones)
- Baby formula / baby food Cabin: yes / checked: yes (100ml waived with an infant)
- Pet / carrier Advance booking required (cabin under 7kg)
- Musical instrument Small: cabin / large: buy a seat
- Water / soft drinks Not through security (buy it airside)
- Dried seaweed / dried fish Cabin: yes / checked: yes (declare at customs)
- Skis / snowboard Checked only (declare as special baggage)
- Bicycle Checked only (must be dismantled and boxed)
- E-scooter / self-balancing board Banned (battery too large, cabin and checked)
- Medical device / CPAP / wheelchair Carry it on (does not count toward your allowance)
- Cash / valuables Keep it on you (declare over USD 10,000)
- Photographic film Cabin advised (checked scanners fog film)
- Tent / camping gear Checked only (pegs and poles not in cabin)
- Tools / screwdriver / wrench Checked only (over 7cm not in cabin)
Entry requirements and travel tips
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