Dublin Airport ditches dreaded 100ml rule with liquids and laptops to stay in bags from midnight
Dublin Airport is ditching the dreaded 100ml rule with liquids and laptops set to stay in bags from midnight. The 100ml liquids rule - introduced globally in 2006 following a foiled Al-Qaeda plot to detonate liquid explosives on transatlantic flights from the UK - has long frustrated travellers in Dublin and airports across the world with its arbitrary plastic bag ritual. But the rule has now been finally eased at Dublin Airport, thanks to new advanced scanning machines. From midnight tonight, September 19, Dublin Airport passengers in both terminals can now leave their liquids, gels, and electronics in their hand luggage during security screening. Up to 2 litres of liquids or gels allowed per bag, with no need for clear plastic bags or quantity limits on containers. The changes stem from a multi-million-euro investment by daa in 30 new C3 CT-style scanners, creating 3D bag images for superior threat detection. New body scanners have also been rolled out across the security gates. Dublin is among the first major European airports to fully deploy C3 technology across all security lanes - beating daa's October 2025 target and the EU's deadline of December 31, 2025. The rules around the removal of belts and high footwear remain unchanged - and you will still have to empty your pockets at security as well. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
