Cologne
Cologne is allowed in carry-on only in 3.4 oz bottles, and in checked bags with a 500 mL per-bottle hazmat cap.
Carry-on
Allowed with conditions
Checked
Allowed with conditions
Carry-on details
Allowed with conditions. Cologne is a liquid (often alcohol-based) and must be in a bottle of 3.4 oz (100 mL) or less to fit in your carry-on liquids bag.
Checked-bag details
Allowed with conditions. Because most cologne contains alcohol, it's treated as a hazardous-materials toiletry in checked bags: each bottle is capped at 500 mL (about 18 oz), with a total of 2 L (68 oz) per passenger.
Quantity limit
3.4 oz (per container)
Special instructions
Duty-free cologne bought after security in a sealed, tamper-evident bag can exceed 3.4 oz in carry-on if the bag stays sealed and the receipt is within 48 hours.
Related rules
FAQ
- Can I bring a full bottle of cologne in my carry-on?
- Only if it's 3.4 oz or smaller, or a duty-free purchase sealed in a tamper-evident bag with a recent receipt. Otherwise pack it in checked luggage.
- Is there a limit on cologne in checked bags?
- Yes — because it's typically alcohol-based, cologne is capped at 500 mL per bottle and 2 L total per passenger in checked baggage, under the toiletries hazardous-materials exemption.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-07-30
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.