Safety Regulations

In accordance with global regulations, carry-on bags of all passengers must be inspected before entering the pre-boarding area.

Some articles that can not be taken in hand luggage.

  • No beverages, regardless of their origin.
  • Animals that may pose a risk (dogs, cats, etc.).
  • Sport firearms.
  • Blunt instruments (baseball bats, golf clubs, fishing rods, etc.).
  • Liquids, gels, or creams in quantities over 100 milliliters in carry-on luggage. These substances may be carried in quantities under 100 milliliters in a sealed transparent plastic bag, no larger than 20 by 20 cm.

*Purchases made in the Duty Free Shop are exempt from this regulation. They will be sealed and delivered at boarding time.

For more information enter the National Air Police webpage: 

Some of the items that you CAN carry in your carry-on luggage

  • Personal Hygiene: Toothpaste (in containers up to 100 ml), deodorant (not aerosol), soap (under 100 ml), toothbrush.
  • Electronic Devices: Tablets, laptops, cameras, chargers, and other electronic equipment.
  • Medications: Prescription medications and medical equipment, provided they are properly packed and, in some cases, accompanied by a medical certificate with the passenger's name and instructions.
  • Food: Any kind of food, factory-sealed and properly packaged.
  • Baby Items: Baby food, breast milk, and diapers.
*Purchases made at Duty Free Shops are exempt from this regulation; they will be sealed and delivered upon boarding. For more information, visit the National Air Police website

You may not carry the following items, either on board or in checked baggage:

  • Explosives
  • Flammable and combustible materials
  • Compressed gases
  • Weapons
  • Radioactive substances
  • Poisons, corrosives, infectious materials
* Weapons may be checked in checked baggage upon declaration to the airline at check-in.
You can consult the list of prohibited items in carry-on and checked baggage, as established by the Civil Aviation and Aeronautical Infrastructure Organization. For more information, visit the National Air Police website
We recommend contacting your airline in advance to find out their specific security regulations.

Related information

Traveler's health declaration. Ministry of Public Health Form

Mandatory health declaration of the traveler by the Ministry of Public Health. Avoid delays upon arrival, download and complete your health declaration before performing migrations.

Forbidden Items

List of forbidden items in carry-on baggage and checked luggage in accordance with what is established by the civil aviation organization and aeronautic infrastructure.
Source: http://www.dinacia.gub.uy

We recommend contacting your airline in advance to find out the particular security regulations.

Useful information

National Area Police

Phone: 2604 0329

Saftey Department internals:
1233
1380

Fax: 1233

Provisional permits

1211  (24hs) Fax: 1305

Provisional permits office

1370 (8:00 a 14:00)

Cargo Terminal

1273 (24hs)

Air Police Detachment:

1424 panaic@fau.mil.uy

Brigada Aérea III, Base Aérea “Cap. Boiso Lanza” office

Av. Pedro de Mendoza 5553

22224400 int. 1156 escuadronpa@fau.mil.uy

Requirements to leave the country with a minor