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Emirates Alcohol Rules: 24-70% ABV, 5 Litres Per Person

Where in your bags?
How much?
Allowed
On the plane
✈ EmiratesCARRY-ON

Yes - carry it on.

  • 100 ml is within the 100 ml carry-on limit.
  • Keep it with your other liquids in one clear resealable bag.
  • Sealed duty-free bought after security is also allowed.
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To be 100% sure, we always recommend confirming with the official channels.
Based on standard IATA & aviation-security rules. Always confirm the exact limit with Emirates before you fly.

Emirates' Dangerous Goods Policy allows alcoholic beverages in retail packaging containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume, in receptacles not exceeding 5 L, with a total net quantity of 5 L per person, in both carry-on (YES) and check-in (YES). It adds that alcohol, cigarettes and e-cigarettes, perfumes, electronics and medication are also subject to the customs regulations and airport security checks of your departure or arrival country.

🍾 Alcohol on Emirates

From Emirates' Dangerous Goods Policy.

RuleEmirates policy
StrengthMore than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume
PackagingRetail packaging, in receptacles not exceeding 5 L
Total quantity5 L net per person
Carry-onYes
Check-inYes
  • Customs apply on top: Emirates says the acceptance of alcohol, cigarettes and e-cigarettes, perfumes, electronics, medication and other items, in the cabin or checked baggage, is subject to specific customs regulations and airport security checks in your country of departure or arrival.
  • UAE entry: the policy covers what you can take on board and into the UAE; check the destination's customs allowance before you buy duty-free.

❓ Quick answers

Can I bring alcohol on Emirates?

Yes: alcoholic drinks above 24% and up to 70% ABV in retail packaging, in containers up to 5 L, with 5 L in total per person, in carry-on and check-in, subject to customs rules of your departure or arrival country.

How much alcohol can I carry on Emirates?

Emirates' policy allows a total net quantity of 5 L per person, in receptacles not exceeding 5 L.

What is the maximum alcohol strength on Emirates?

Emirates' policy lists drinks of more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume with a 5 L total per person.

Are e-cigarettes and alcohol subject to customs rules on Emirates?

Yes. Emirates says alcohol, cigarettes and e-cigarettes, perfumes, electronics and medication are subject to specific customs regulations and airport security checks in your departure or arrival country.

Checked 8 October 2026 on the airline's own terms and pages. Rules change: confirm with Emirates before you fly.