Yes. As of 2026, Bristol Airport has moved to next-generation CT (3D) scanners at security, which let officers inspect liquid containers in detail without the old under-100ml limit. Passengers can now carry liquids, gels, pastes and aerosols up to 2 litres per container, and the clear plastic bag is no longer required for the outbound leg through Bristol. Checked August 2026.
Where Bristol stands versus other UK airports
Bristol's CT scanner rollout puts it alongside a growing group of UK airports that have already dropped the standard 100ml rule, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham and Edinburgh. The change means passengers no longer need to decant liquids into small travel bottles or bag them separately for the scanner, which speeds up the queue at busy times.
| Airport | 2026 liquids rule |
|---|---|
| Bristol, Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Edinburgh | Up to 2 litres per container, no clear bag needed |
| Airports still on CT rollout | 100ml per container, in one clear plastic bag |
What this means for packing at Bristol
- Liquids, gels, pastes and aerosols can be up to 2 litres per container.
- You do not need to separate them into a clear plastic bag for Bristol's own checkpoint.
- Very large containers (well beyond 2 litres) still are not permitted in hand luggage.
- Duty-free liquids bought airside after security are sealed in a tamper-evident bag with the receipt, a separate allowance for a connection or the flight home.
Why this matters for connections
If you are connecting through, or arriving into, an airport that has not yet rolled out CT scanners, that airport's own rule applies to that leg, even if Bristol let you through with more than 100ml. Pack for the strictest limit on your itinerary, and check the return-leg airport's own security page if you are unsure, since not every airport worldwide has moved to the relaxed rule.
Check before you fly
Airport security equipment is rolled out airport by airport, and requirements can still be adjusted with little notice. Before you travel, check Bristol Airport's own official security page for the current position, since a rule that applied in 2026 may have changed by the time you fly.
Practical tips
- You can now travel with full-size toiletries through Bristol security rather than buying travel minis.
- Medicines and essential liquids are generally allowed in larger quantities with documentation; check the specific rules for your situation.
- If you are travelling with a baby, see the family facilities guide for how baby milk and food are handled at the checkpoint.
- Even with the relaxed limit, allow the usual buffer for security timing at the busy early-morning peak.