We all wear perfume to smell nice, aren’t we? It keeps us fresh, especially on hot summer days. Some people are more obsessed with perfume than others. So, they carry their perfume bottles while traveling. However, many don’t know the rules for traveling by airplane. So they ask: Can I bring a glass perfume bottle on a plane?
The answer to the question is a resounding YES! However, there are multiple small rules you’ll have to comply with. Moreover, the rules about carrying perfume bottles vary for carry-on and checked-in luggage. This article will discuss all the minute details regarding the perfume bottles. So, let’s get started!
Why Is It Important to Carry a Perfume Bottle While Traveling?
Before discussing the rules, let’s first consider why you should carry a glass perfume bottle.
1- Stay Fresh During Long Flights
Wearing perfume on a long flight can keep you fresh. As you know, long flights are generally tiring. It is more likely to feel bored. In such cases, wearing perfume helps to keep you refreshed. Moreover, we wear perfume, which enhances the overall mood. So you feel more relaxed and enjoy the journey instead of getting tired or bored.
2- Smell Good for Important Events
Are you going to attend an event abroad? In such cases, you should bring your glass perfume bottle with you. As you know, when we are in a new city, we cannot buy new perfume. So you should keep your bottle of perfume with you. Before entering the event, wear perfume. It will make you feel good and smell nice. Moreover, other people who meet you at the event will feel refreshed from you.
3- Can’t Always Find Your Favorite Scent Abroad
Going abroad is fun, but not when it comes to new things. You’ll have to leave the airport, search for shops and buy things. However, when it comes to perfumes, every country has its brands. You may not find your favorite perfume abroad. Therefore, I recommend packing your perfume with you. You might also get allergic if you use any other perfume abroad.
4- Avoid Bad Smells in Airplane
Generally, airlines offer a wide range of foods and drinks. Some of those foods can smell bad to you. Right? You can gently spray the perfume on your dress in such a case. It will help avoid the bad smell of food. However, keeping the perfume bottle in carry-on luggage is only helpful. Using the perfume gently (in small quantities of one spray) is recommended. In this way, other passengers won’t be affected if they are allergic to perfume.
Can You Bring a Glass Perfume Bottle on a Plane?
Yes, you can carry the glass perfume bottle on the plane. There are no issues or restrictions on it. However, you’ll have to comply with some rules.
As you know, you can take two types of luggage on a plane. The first one is carry-on luggage, and the second is checked-in luggage. Rules for carrying bottles in both of these luggage vary from each other. The section below will discuss each piece of luggage and how you can have a bottle in it.
1- Carry-On Luggage Rules
Carry-on luggage is a bag or items you can carry on the plane. This luggage can be used when sitting and traveling on an airplane. You can only carry glass perfume bottles of size less than 100 ml in carry-on luggage.
If the bottle of perfume you carry is above 100 ml, you’ll be stopped from entering the plane. Secondly, you cannot carry 100 ml or below bottles in your hands. Instead, you’ll have to use a transparent bag to carry the bottle. Keep the bottle inside the bottle and zip lock it. Moreover, you should also make sure the perfume bottle remains visible through the transparent bag.
The rules regarding the bottle size you can carry on the plane are very strict. They help ensure the high security of passengers, pilots, and aircraft. If your bottle size is slightly above 100 ml, you will be asked to keep the bottle in check-in luggage. There is no tolerance regarding the size of glass perfume bottles.
2- Checked Luggage Rules
As I said, you carry limited items with you on the plane. However, we generally have a suitcase, etc., when traveling abroad. These luggage items go into the plane’s storage compartment. So you cannot use it during the trip.
Once the plane lands, you can take the check-in luggage. Interestingly, there is no limit to how big a bottle you keep in the checked-in luggage. You’ll notice people buy perfume bottles abroad. Once they come back to the country, they keep those bottles in check-in luggage.
You can keep perfume bottles as big as 250 ml or 50 ml in the checked-in luggage. However, you should store the perfume bottle carefully. Why? Because the plane can undergo turbulence. This can result in collisions of bottles within the suitcases. So they can break, and liquid may contaminate all the items in the suitcase.
Can You Bring Multiple Perfume Bottles?
Yes, you can carry multiple perfume bottles when traveling. However, there are a few rules that you’ll have to comply with.
You can take only 100 ml or less of a perfume bottle in the carry-on luggage. If you exceed this limit, you will be asked to keep the perfume bottles in the checked-in. So, the maximum bottle size is 100 ml of scent you can carry. However, you can divide this limit into three bottles.
For example, carry three 30ml bottles with you in carry-on luggage. These three bottles will make a total of 90 ml of scent. However, you’ll have to keep these three bottles in a single transparent bag with a zip lock. You cannot use three separate bags for the three bottles. Moreover, you can also carry two 50 ml bottles of carry-on luggage in one bag.
However, when it comes to checked-in luggage, there is no particular limit. You can carry as many bottles as you want. You don’t need to worry about manual bottle size or bottle numbers. Keep in mind that specific airlines and airport rules can vary. Therefore, I highly recommend checking the airline’s rules before taking perfume bottles.
How to Pack Perfume Bottles in Luggage?
Packing correctly is of utmost importance. Mistakes while packing perfume bottles can be costly. The bottle can break, resulting in contamination of all the other items present in the luggage. Let’s discuss how you should pack the glass perfume bottles correctly:
- First, pack the perfume bottle in a transparent bag with a zip lock. Once packed, close the zip lock.
- The second step is to use bubble wrap for better safety. Wrap this bubble wrap around the glass perfume bottle packed in a bag. This will protect the bottle from breaking during a collision.
- Once wrapped in bubble wrap, you should create cushioning near the bottles. You can do this by placing the wrapped towel around the bottle. This towel will act as a cushion and protect the bottle in case of collision.
- I highly recommend keeping the wrapped glass perfume bottle in the middle of your suitcase. Don’t place it near the corner. If you do so, the bottle’s collision with cords can impact it.
What Happens if My Glass Perfume Bottle Breaks During Travelling?
Breaking perfume bottles can result in losing the money you spend buying them. Right? Apart from that, there are a few more issues that you’ll face in case a glass perfume bottle breaks. Here are some more issues that you can face:
- Once the perfume bottle breaks, it will be pungent and smell all around. If it breaks in an airplane, it will cause discomfort for passengers. Those who are allergic will have serious issues.
- If the perfume bottle breaks into the suitcase, it will contaminate all other items. While traveling, we generally keep clothes, shoes, and other accessories in the briefcase. If the perfume bottle breaks, all the accessories will be contaminated.
- As you know, perfume bottles are mainly made of glass. Why? Because glass material is a cheaper and cost-effective option for brands. When such glass makes perfume bottles break, they change into small particles and pieces. Those pieces can cause injuries. This issue worsens when these are in a briefcase instead of a bag.
Therefore, I recommend keeping the glass bottle perfectly packed in the suitcase. You can even keep it in a transparent bag with a ziplock on it. This will prevent issues if the perfume bottle breaks for any reason. Moreover, pay heed to the above portion, where I discussed how to pack perfume bottles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to carry perfume bottles while traveling?
You can carry perfume bottles in either carry-on or checked-in luggage. For carry-on luggage, you should ensure the bottle size is no more than 100 ml. However, there is no such limit for checked-in luggage.
Where to put perfume when traveling?
I recommend putting your perfume bottle in a suitcase that goes as checked-in luggage. This way, you can carry an even bigger bottle than 100 ml. Moreover, you can pack the bottle and ensure its safety in a suitcase.
Do perfume bottles leak on planes?
No, it is a myth that bottles leak in airplanes due to high pressure at higher altitudes. It is wrong; you can safely carry bottles in carry-on and checked-in luggage.
Can I take a 100ml perfume on a plane?
Yes, you can take 100 ml of perfume on the plane. However, this is the maximum amount of perfume you can carry on the plane. If you have a bigger bottle than 100 ml, keep it in the checked-in luggage.
Conclusion
There is no denying that people love perfume in the modern era. They keep us fresh even when we are not. However, when it comes to carrying the perfume on a plane, many seem to be confused. In summary, you can take the perfume bottle on the plane. However, the rules for both carry-on and checked-in luggage vary.
In this article, I’ve discussed all the rules and key considerations for carrying perfume on a plane. Finally, I would like to mention that individual airlines’ rules can vary. Therefore, you should not blindly rely on the information we have given you. You should check the rules and then decide about which size of bottle you should carry with you.