Is Perfume Allowed in Check-In Baggage? Rules & Limits Explained
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Yes, perfume is generally allowed in check-in baggage, but it is not completely unrestricted. Perfume contains alcohol, so airline dangerous-goods rules can apply.
For example, IndiGo currently lists perfume and deodorant as permitted in checked baggage up to 2 litres or 2 kg in total per passenger, with each individual article limited to 500 ml or 500 g.
Can you put a 100 ml perfume in checked baggage?
Yes. A standard 50 ml or 100 ml perfume bottle is generally straightforward to pack in checked baggage, subject to your airline's policy.
But do you actually need to check it in?
If you are buying perfume specifically for travel, C3oh’s 50 ml bottles are well below the usual 100 ml cabin container limit. That means you can usually keep the fragrance with you rather than exposing a glass bottle to checked-baggage handling.
Can you put perfume larger than 100 ml in checked baggage?
Often yes. A bottle larger than 100 ml that would not pass ordinary cabin liquid screening can usually be placed in checked baggage if it remains within the airline's dangerous-goods limits.
How to pack perfume safely in checked luggage
- Make sure the cap or atomiser lock is secure.
- Put the bottle inside a sealed leak-resistant pouch.
- Wrap glass bottles individually in soft clothing or protective padding.
- Pack them in the centre of the suitcase.
For travellers who like changing fragrances
Instead of checking several glass bottles, consider the On the Beach Discovery Set. The individual 2 ml sprays take very little room and let you choose a different scent for different parts of the trip.
Is checked baggage always the better choice?
Not necessarily. If your bottle is 100 ml or smaller and fits within the cabin liquids allowance, carrying it with you may reduce the risk of breakage.
Related perfume flight guides
For the full overview, read Is Perfume Allowed in Flight? India Cabin & Check-In Rules. You can also see how many perfume bottles you can carry on a flight to India.
Explore C3oh’s travel-friendly 50 ml perfumes before your next trip.