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 drink no matter where its origin.
- Animals that might pose some risk (cats, dogs, etc.).
- Sports weapons.
- Pointed weapons with dangerous edges and sharp objects (knitting needles, hypodermic needles, metal cutlery, etc.).
- Blunt instruments (baseball bats, golf clubs, fishing rods, etc.).
- These substances can be carried in quantities under 100 millilitres in a transparent sealed plastic bag, that does not measure more than 20 cm by 20 cm.
- Liquids, gels or creams in quantities over 100 milliliters in the hand luggage.
*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:
The following elements cannot be transported, not on board nor in checked-in luggage:
- Explosive
- Flammable materials, combustible
- Compressed gases
- Weapons
- Radioactive substances
- Poison, corrosive substances, infectious substances
* *Weapons may be dispatched in hold luggage with a declaration to the airline at the time of checking in.
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