Carrying knives or other restricted items into the cabin is a violation of Japan's Aviation Law and subject to a fine of up to JPY500,000.

• Items that can be used as a weapon, including knives and blunt objects
• Items with exceptionally sharp points
• Other items that could be used as weapons

If you are found to be carrying such items at a security check when departing from the U.S. or another country outside of Japan, you may be subject to fines under the laws of that country.

• Country specific restrictions (Typical examples)

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  • The limitations of carry-on "Ink and Toner Cartriges"
  • India-departing flights: matches and lighters prohibited as carry-on items
  • Notice on changes to carry-on restrictions for passengers traveling to China
  • Carry-on restrictions for fluids

  * For details, please also check each airport information page.

  Airport Information

• Q&A about baggage

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  • Can I carry a knife such as cutter knife or fruit knife onboard?
  • Is it safe to put electronic devices such as laptop computers or digital cameras for X-ray scanning?

There are volume restrictions for fluids that can be carried onto international flights.

• All liquids must be in containers with a capacity no greater than 100ml.
• If traveling with more than one container, place all containers into a transparent and re-sealable plastic bag of a maximum capacity not exceeding one litre.
• One bag per person.

If your bag exceeds size restrictions, please properly pack the bag, place it inside baggage to be checked, and inform the check-in counter staff.
If your itinerary involves a transit, note that other countries have similar restrictions.

These restrictions also apply to passengers transitting to international routes after arriving in Japan. Note that passengers carrying alcohol and other liquid goods purchased inflight or at a duty-free shop in a foreign country will be asked to dispose of them when going through the security check in Japan for the connecting flight. Please refer to the following regarding the restrictions for carry-on liquids.

Restrictions on liquids, gels and aerosols as carry-on baggage

• One per passenger
• Only small lighters for smoking are permitted (including Lithium battery-powered lighters, USB rechargeable lighters)

More than one lighter per passenger cannot be carried on board.
Also, including any number of lighters in checked baggage is prohibited.

Lithium battery-powered lighters must be Lithium content less than 2g or Watt-hour rating less than 100Wh and with a safety cap or functions of protection against unintentional activation. It is prohibited charging in the cabin.

Lighters with oil tanks not containing absorbent material (cotton), cigar lighters/Premixing Lighters (those producing a strong blue flame) and pistol-shaped lighters cannot be checked in with baggage or carried on board.

Please make sure not to leave any lighters in the cabin when disembarking.

• Restriction regarding match and lighter

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  Lighter and match are prohibited in checked baggage to the cargo compartment and also in carry-on baggage on some international flights.

  Information about country-specific information of C.I.Q. (Customs, Immigration, Quarantine) for flight safety

Handlings vary depending on the types of power supply.

• *Less than 0.5kg or 0.5L per container, and less than 2kg or 2L per person.

Liquid

• All liquids must be in containers with a capacity no greater than 100ml.
• If traveling with more than one container, place all containers into a transparent and re-sealable plastic bag of a maximum capacity not exceeding one litre.
• One bag per person.

(Examples)

Mobile phone, portable DVD players, radio equipment, transceiver, notebook PC, digital camera, mobile device, handy copy, printer, handy device, e-book player, portable game player, camera equipment, etc.

Handlings vary depending on the lithium content.

Handlings vary depending on the watt-hour (Wh) rating.

• *Watt-hour (Wh) = Ampere hour (Ah) x Voltage (V)

• *Up to 2 pieces (Including lithium and lithium-ion spare batteries for Portable Medical Electronic Devices and which battery content are 2g to 8g and Watt-hour rating 100Wh to 160Wh.)

Please carry the valuable items such as PC or tablet PC with you and do not include them in your checked baggage.
Please take out your PC or tablet PC in advance and place them in the tray provided for security check.
Please switch the power off completely (not in sleep mode) and take measures to prevent from unintentional activation or damage.
Some Airlines may limit maximum quantity to electronic devices and/or spare batteries per person.

Affected devices are not permitted to be carried in checked-in baggage.
Please have batteries verified as safe or replaced by the manufacturer.
If you bring them before verified as safe or replaced by the manufacturer, devices must be carried in carry-on baggage and kept in your sight.^*1
And also please completely switched off and do not charge devices for the duration of the flight.

• *1Under the seat in front or in the overhead compartment.

• *Depend on countries, airlines, restriction may be different. Some countries, airlines may restrict carry-on also. Please confirm restriction by yourself before departure

The items listed below should be carried with you and not included in your checked baggage.

Passengers may be prohibited from checking the following baggage. Please contact us or your travel agency for details.

• JAL International Reservation and Information Desk

• Bulky baggage with total outside dimensions (length + width + height) over 203cm (80in)
• Large baggage that cannot be laid on its side and that has a height of more than 150cm (59in)*1
• Large baggage or musical instruments (contrabasses, cellos, etc.) that have a weight of more than 32㎏ (70lbs)

*1 79cm (31in) for any one side in the case of Boeing 737 aircraft

Please see the following page for information about dangerous goods.
Transportable items are for personal use only.

Examples of dangerous goods