Can I Bring This in My Checked Baggage?

Not sure whether to bring a power bank or certain food purchased from your travels? Check out this quick reference for items you can bring in your checked baggage.

Overview

Description

This guide provides a list of frequently asked items that are permitted and prohibited in your checked baggage.

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👜 For items allowed in your hand-carry baggage, please visit this article.

For more information, you may refer to the Office for Transportation Security.

Quick Reference

Appliances, Electronics, and Gadgets

Accessories

Audio and Visual Devices

Computing Devices

Home Appliances and Electronics

Item	Checked Baggage
Air fryer	✅
Air conditioner	❌ Items with refrigerants are not accepted. Explosive, flammable, compressed, corrosive, and radioactive items are considered Dangerous Goods.
CCTV camera	✅
Electric bug zapper; Electric burner; Electric coffee machine	✅ Battery-powered devices are allowed in checked baggage, as long as they follow these guidelines for a safe flight: Turn off devices or remove batteries, and secure them to prevent damage. Spare / loose batteries are only allowed in your hand-carry. Learn more here.
Electric fan	✅ Electric fans are allowed in your checked baggage, as long as it's not powered by lithium-ion batteries.
Electric stove	✅
Induction cooker	✅
Kettle or air pot	✅
Magnetic toys (e.g., souvenir or fridge magnets)	✅
Microwave	✅
Milk warmer	✅
Mini camping stove (without butane)	✅
Portable air cooler; Portable water pressure; Rechargeable lamp	✅ Battery-powered devices are allowed in checked baggage, as long as they follow these guidelines for a safe flight: Turn off devices or remove batteries, and secure them to prevent damage. Spare / loose batteries are only allowed in your hand-carry. Learn more here.
Rice cooker	✅
Smart lock for doors	✅ Battery-powered devices are allowed in checked baggage, as long as they follow these guidelines for a safe flight: Turn off devices or remove batteries, and secure them to prevent damage. Spare / loose batteries are only allowed in your hand-carry. Learn more here.
Solar lights	✅
Solar panel	❌
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)	❌
Washing machine	✅ Items bigger than 39x39x39 inches may be subject to Oversized Baggage fees, and/or handled through CEB Cargo. Please pack these items in a box and declare it at the airport check-in counter.
Water compressor	❌
Wi-Fi modem	✅

Food, Health, and Personal Care

Food and Other Consumables

Item	Checked Baggage
Atchara / pickles	❌
Baby formula (if a bottle-fed child is travelling)	✅ While there is no limit to the amount of baby formula (liquid/powder) you can bring, this is still subject to further inspection.
Bagoong (shrimp paste)	✅
Breast milk / frozen milk	✅ While there is no limit to the amount of breast milk you can bring, this is still subject to further inspection. You don't need to be travelling with a child to bring breast milk.
Canned products	✅
Cigarettes	✅ Note that smoking or vaping is strictly prohibited inside the aircraft. You may bring up to two (2) reams of cigarettes. Please check with your destination's local regulations just in case!
Cooking / vegetable oil	✅
Durian	Allowed on Cebu Pacific (5J) flights Not allowed on Cebgo (DG) flights. Due to the limited cargo space on DG flights, durian odor may affect other baggage.
E-cigarettes / vape	Battery-powered devices are allowed in checked baggage, as long as they follow these guidelines for a safe flight: Turn off devices or remove batteries, and secure them to prevent damage. Spare / loose batteries are only allowed in your hand-carry. Limits and acceptability depend on the type of battery used. Learn more here. ⚠️ Note that e-cigarettes and vapes are strictly prohibited in Singapore, Thailand, and Hong Kong. Please also check with your destination's local regulations.
Energy drinks	✅
Frozen milk	✅
Honey	✅
Liquor and alcoholic drinks	✅ You may carry up to 5 liters per person of alcoholic drinks with more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol, in containers no larger than 5 liters. Drinks with 24% or less have no restrictions.
Powdered drink mix (i.e., milk, coffee)	✅
Sauces, syrups, condiments	✅
Soups and stews	✅
Vinegar	❌
Water	✅
Chicharon; Chilled food (i.e., cold cuts, salad); Cooked food / seafood (i.e., crabs); Desserts (i.e., cake, chocolates); Dried seafood; Fresh eggs; Frozen food; Fruits; Jam, spread (e.g., strawberry jam); Kakanin (sticky rice cakes); Kimchi; Lechon; Uncooked rice; Vegetables	Domestic flights: Check local regulations for restrictions. Pack agricultural products (plants, fruits, marine, animal products) properly. Cooked and processed foods are accepted but may be evaluated by local authorities. Use well-sealed, airtight containers to avoid spillage. International flights: Not allowed without government permits. We recommend using CEB Cargo. Items are subject to customs and quarantine evaluation.

Medical Devices and Products

Item	Checked Baggage
All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, aerosols, gels including medical lubricant, eye drops, saline solutions for medical purposes)	✅ If over 100 ml, passengers must show proof of prescription or a doctor's statement.
Breast pump	✅
Breast bras, mastectomy products, prosthetics, shells containing gels, saline solutions	✅ Must show proof of necessity with a notification card or medical documentation describing passenger's condition
Gels or frozen liquids or other medical-related items necessary to be carried or used by persons with medical condition (i.e., insulin, injection vials)	✅ Must show proof of necessity with a notification card or medical documentation describing passenger's condition
Inhaler	✅
Life-supporting liquids (bone marrow, blood products or samples, transplant organs)	❌ For hand-carry only
Blood pressure monitor; CPAP machine; Optune; Portable nebulizer; Portable oxygen concentrator	✅ Battery-powered devices are allowed in checked baggage, as long as they follow these guidelines for a safe flight: Turn off devices or remove batteries, and secure them to prevent damage. Spare / loose batteries are only allowed in your hand-carry. Learn more here.
Prescription and over-the-counter medications	✅

Personal Hygiene

Item	Checked Baggage
Bar soap	✅
Cosmetic oils	✅
Deodorant	✅
Electric shaver, electric toothbrush	✅ Battery-powered devices are allowed in checked baggage, as long as they follow these guidelines for a safe flight: Turn off devices or remove batteries, and secure them to prevent damage. Spare / loose batteries are only allowed in your hand-carry. Learn more here.
Gels (e.g., hair gel, shower gel)	✅
Insulated tumbler	✅
Liquid bath soap	✅
Liquid hand sanitizer / alcohol	✅
Liquid vitamins	✅
Lotion	✅
Shampoo and conditioner sachets	✅
Toothpaste	✅

Beauty and Grooming

Mobility and Household Items

Mobility Aids and Personal Transportation

Item	Checked Baggage
Bicycle	✅ Foldable bicycles are allowed within your checked baggage allowance, as long as it fits the 39x39x39in size limits. If your bicycle exceeds these dimensions, or is not foldable, you may purchase the CEB Sports Equipment add-on instead.
Crutches	✅ Crutches placed in checked baggage will need to be collected from the Baggage Carousel in the Arrival Area. Ground staff will not be able to hand them over directly.
Electric scooter or bicycle	❌
Electric or motorized luggage	✅ Battery-powered devices are allowed in checked baggage, as long as they follow these guidelines for a safe flight: Turn off devices or remove batteries, and secure them to prevent damage. Spare / loose batteries are only allowed in your hand-carry. Learn more here.
Stroller / trolley for kids	✅ You can bring mobility devices / strollers free of charge as long as someone in the booking will be using it. Our staff will collect the stroller for you before you enter the aircraft.
Walking cane	✅
Wheelchair	✅ For battery-powered and electric wheelchairs: If the battery is detachable: This must be removed and carried in secure packaging, or in a battery storage box. If the battery is not detachable: Please secure the terminals to prevent short circuits. Wheelchairs powered by a single lithium battery must not exceed 300Wh. If it's powered by 2 batteries, each battery cannot exceed 160 Wh. Learn more here.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Kitchenware

Item	Checked Baggage
Blender	✅ Battery-powered devices are allowed in checked baggage, as long as they follow these guidelines for a safe flight: Turn off devices or remove batteries, and secure them to prevent damage. Spare / loose batteries are only allowed in your hand-carry. Learn more here.
Ceramic cup and saucer	✅ Please make sure to pack fragile items properly.
Coffee press	✅ Please make sure to pack fragile items properly.
Glass inside a Styrofoam box	❌
Glass jar	✅ Please make sure to pack fragile items properly.
Knife (metal and/or plastic)	✅ Please make sure to pack fragile items properly.
Mug	✅ Please make sure to pack fragile items properly.
Mortar and pestle	✅ Please make sure to pack fragile items properly.
Plates	✅ Please make sure to pack fragile items properly.
Pot	✅ Please make sure to pack fragile items properly.
Utensils	✅

Engine Parts and Hardware Tools

Item	Checked Baggage
Blow torches (empty)	✅ While this is allowed in your checked baggage, this is still subject to our approval.
Bolt and cork screw	✅
Car parts (car alternator)	❌ Must be shipped via CEB Cargo.
Crowbars	✅
Drill bit	✅
Hand tools (i.e., hammers, pliers, saws, screwdrivers, wrenches)	✅ Items larger than 39 x 39 x 39 inches may be subject to Oversized Baggage fees, and/or handled through CEB Cargo. Please pack these items in a box and declare it at the airport check-in counter.
Industrial chains	✅
Letter / bottle opener	✅
Measuring wheel tool	✅
Metal tape measure	✅
Motorcycle chassis	✅ Items larger than 39 x 39 x 39 inches may be subject to Oversized Baggage fees, and/or handled through CEB Cargo. Please pack these items in a box and declare it at the airport check-in counter.
Muffler	✅ Items larger than 39 x 39 x 39 inches may be subject to Oversized Baggage fees, and/or handled through CEB Cargo. Please pack these items in a box and declare it at the airport check-in counter.
Nails and nail gun	✅

Miscellaneous Household Items

Item	Checked Baggage
Axes or sword	✅ Check if they are prohibited by your destination's local government.
Christmas tree	✅
Holiday lantern	✅
Incense sticks	✅
Laundry pole	✅
Picture frame	✅ Please make sure to pack fragile items properly.
Religious figurines	✅ Please make sure to pack fragile items properly.
Sako or woven bag	✅ Woven bags may be used as checked baggage, but you must sign a waiver acknowledging the risk of damage.
Scent diffuser	✅ Battery-powered devices are allowed in checked baggage, as long as they follow these guidelines for a safe flight: Turn off devices or remove batteries, and secure them to prevent damage. Spare / loose batteries are only allowed in your hand-carry. Learn more here.
Scented candles	✅
Umbrella (foldable, long, cane)	✅

Sports and Hobby Equipment

Sports Equipment

Item	Checked Baggage
Air tank as diving equipment (empty cylinders)	✅ While this is allowed in your checked baggage, this is still subject to our approval.
Arrows, bows, crossbows, darts	✅ While this is allowed in your checked baggage, this is still subject to our approval.
Bat, club, paddles, stick	✅
Billiard balls	✅
Billiards/pool cue stick	✅
Bowling balls	✅ Make sure to purchase the CEB Sports Equipment add-on first. This ensures proper handling of this item.
Fishing rods	✅ Make sure to purchase the CEB Sports Equipment add-on first. This ensures proper handling of this item.
Golf clubs	✅ Make sure to purchase the CEB Sports Equipment add-on first. This ensures that we properly handle your golf clubs. Please pack this in a soft travel bag or hard-shell case.
Gym equipment (e.g., dumbbells)	✅
Harpoon guns and spear guns	✅ While this is allowed in your checked baggage, this is still subject to our approval.
Helmet	✅
Ice skates	✅
Martial arts equipment with sharp points or edges (e.g., throwing/ninja stars, karambit)	✅ While this is allowed in your checked baggage, this is still subject to our approval.
Paintball gun	✅ You can bring paintball gun as checked baggage, but this will be subject to assessment by our security staff. You need to secure the necessary permits beforehand, including those from airport police.
Pellet gun / airsoft gun	✅ You can bring pellet gun / airsoft gun as checked baggage, but this will be subject to assessment by our security staff. You need to secure the necessary permits beforehand, including those from airport police.
Rackets (tennis, badminton, squash, paddle, pickleball)	✅
Roller skates	✅
Scuba / diving equipment	✅ Make sure to purchase the CEB Sports Equipment add-on first. This ensures proper handling of this item. No scuba tanks.
Skateboards / longboards	✅
Ski poles / hiking poles	✅ Items larger than 39x39x39 inches may be subject to Oversized Baggage fees, and/or handled through CEB Cargo. Please pack these items in a box and declare it at the airport check-in counter.
Skipping rope	✅
Snorkel	✅ Make sure to purchase the CEB Sports Equipment add-on first. This ensures proper handling of this item.
Surfboards	✅ Make sure to purchase the CEB Surfboard add-on first. This ensures proper handling of this item.
Tent	✅
Yoga mat	✅

Other Hobby Equipment

Item	Checked Baggage
Aerosol paint	❌
Alcohol-based markers	✅
Artist paint (e.g., acrylic, oil)	❌
Crochet hook	❌
Flammable house paint	❌
Glue	✅
Musical instruments (guitar, piano, etc.)	✅ Checking in musical items requires CEB Special Baggage.
Paint thinners	❌
Printer ink	❌
Spray paint	❌
Water-based house paint / watercolor paint	✅ Make sure that they do NOT contain any explosive, flammable, or corrosive materials

Miscellaneous

Plants, Animals, and Remains

Item	Checked Baggage
Bouquet of flowers	✅
Household pets	❌ Must be shipped via CEB Cargo.
Human ashes inside an urn	❌
Human remains	❌ Must be shipped via CEB Cargo. Learn more here.
Live crabs	❌ Must be shipped via CEB Cargo.
Live fish	❌ Must be shipped via CEB Cargo.
Pet ashes inside an urn	❌
Pet remains	❌ Must be shipped via CEB Cargo.
Pet carrier	✅
Pet food	✅
Plants and seedlings	Domestic flights: You'll need to secure a permit from the Bureau of Plant Industry. International flights: You're not allowed to bring this item unless you secure the necessary government permits.

Others

Item	Checked Baggage
Ammunition and its components (bullets, gunpowder, cartridge case and primer or loaded shell)	✅ For domestic travel only, and limited to 5kg. Anything that exceeds the weight limit shall be processed as cargo. While this is allowed in your checked baggage, this is still subject to assessment by our security staff. You need to secure the necessary permits beforehand, including those from airport police. Learn more about the Firearms Handling Fee here: About travel tax and service fees
Baton sticks	✅ While this is allowed in your checked baggage, this is still subject to our approval.
Blasting cap	❌
Car's plate number	✅
Cock fighting blade (tare / gaff)	✅ While this is allowed in your checked baggage, this is still subject to our approval.
Disguised firearms	✅ While this is allowed in your checked baggage, this is still subject to our approval.
Fireworks	❌
Flammable materials in the form of solid, liquid, and gases (e.g., magnesium powder, fuel, kerosene, butane)	❌
Flares or flare gun	❌
Guns / firearms	✅ For domestic travel only. While this is allowed in your checked baggage, this is still subject to assessment by our security staff. You need to secure the necessary permits beforehand, including those from airport police. Learn more about the Firearms Handling Fee here: About travel tax and service fees
Handcuffs / thumb cuffs	✅
Improvised firearms	❌
Lighters	❌
M7 grenade launcher	❌
Mines and other military stores (TNT, PETN)	❌
Mortars	❌
Party poppers	❌
Radioactive materials (uranium)	❌
Replicas or imitation firearms/toy gun	✅ You may bring this as checked baggage, but this will be subject to assessment by our security staff. You need to secure the necessary permits beforehand, including those from airport police. Learn more about the Firearms Handling Fee here: About travel tax and service fees
Replicas of explosives and incendiaries	❌
Rocket launcher	❌
Self-defense spray (e.g., pepper or capsicum spray)	❌
Slingshot / catapults	✅ While this is allowed in your checked baggage, this is still subject to our approval.
Shoulder launched missile	❌
Stun gun	✅ You may bring this as checked baggage, but this will be subject to assessment by our security staff. You need to secure the necessary permits beforehand, including those from airport police. Learn more about the Firearms Handling Fee here: About travel tax and service fees
Tires	✅ Rubber tires must be packed properly to avoid damage and must be brand-new (i.e. not repaired nor insulated).
Vehicle air bags	❌

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Can I Bring This in My Hand Carry?

Item	Checked Baggage
Computer keyboard	✅
Desktop PC	✅ Must fit size and weight limits, be in original packaging or cushioned, and have secured internal parts to prevent damage.
Laptop	❌
Monitor	✅ Must fit size and weight limits, be in original packaging or cushioned, and have secured internal parts to prevent damage.
Printer	✅ Must fit size and weight limits, be in original packaging or cushioned, and have secured internal parts to prevent damage.
Tablet	❌
Television	✅ Must fit size and weight limits, be in original packaging or cushioned, and have secured internal parts to prevent damage.

Item	Checked Baggage
Adapter	✅
Baggage tracker (e.g., AirTag)	✅
Charging cables	✅
Extension cords	✅
LAN cable	✅
Power banks and battery packs	❌
Portable Wi-Fi kit	✅ Battery-powered devices are allowed in checked baggage, as long as they follow these guidelines for a safe flight: Turn off devices or remove batteries, and secure them to prevent damage. Spare / loose batteries are only allowed in your hand-carry. Learn more here.
Selfie stick / tripod / monopod	✅

Item	Checked Baggage
Battery-powered film camera	❌
Bluetooth speaker	❌
Mini karaoke	✅
Digital or battery-powered camera; LED lights / flashlights; Headphones and audio interface; Digital or battery-powered camera; PlayStation; Portable radio	✅ Battery-powered devices are allowed in checked baggage, as long as they follow these guidelines for a safe flight: Turn off devices or remove batteries, and secure them to prevent damage. Spare / loose batteries are only allowed in your hand-carry. Learn more here.

Item	Checked Baggage
Aerosols, hair sprays, perfumes, deodorant, sunblock	✅
Clothes iron / portable steaming iron	✅
Hair iron, hair dryer/blower	⚠️ With removable battery: Allowed only if the battery is removed. The hair iron itself can be checked in, while the battery must be in carry-on baggage and protected against short circuits. ❌ Not allowed for non-removable (built-in) battery or with battery disconnect function (airplane mode).
Jewelry and watches	❌
Nail kit (e.g., nipper, pusher, nail cutter)	✅
Perfumes	✅
Razor	✅
Scissors	✅

Item	Checked Baggage
Brooms	✅
Corrosive household cleaner (e.g., toilet cleaner, drain cleaner, liquid bleach, rat poison)	❌
Fire extinguisher	❌
Vacuum	✅ Battery-powered devices are allowed in checked baggage, as long as they follow these guidelines for a safe flight: Turn off devices or remove batteries, and secure them to prevent damage. Spare / loose batteries are only allowed in your hand-carry. Learn more here.