Do I have to declare Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) at Turkey customs?

Only above the allowance. Up to 100 milliliters of Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.

What happens if I do not declare Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) in Turkey?

Under Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü Genelge 2020/7, page 2: the goods are held until you leave the country; the goods are destroyed. Under Gümrük Kanunu 4458, Madde 235/3, if the goods are found without being declared: duty is charged at 2 times the normal rate and the goods are released once it is paid; the goods are confiscated. Under Kaçakçılıkla Mücadele Kanunu 5607, Madde 3/1, if it is treated as smuggling: it carries between 1 and 5 years of imprisonment; the goods are confiscated.

Do duty-free purchases count toward the Turkey allowance for Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs)?

Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.

Can I post or ship Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) to Turkey instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) out of Turkey?

Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Can I carry Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) in the cabin or in checked baggage?

In the cabin: Allowed with conditions. In checked baggage: Allowed. The carriage limit is 100.0000 ml / 1.0000 L. This comes from National regulator, and an individual airline may be stricter. Customs and aviation are separate rulebooks: what an airline lets you carry is not what a border lets you bring in.

Does the Turkey limit for Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Ticaret Bakanlığı Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü states it in Kabin Bagajında ve Uçakaltında Taşınabilecek Veya Yasaklı Olan Maddeler. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “(7) SIVI/ AERESOL/JEL-SAJ YASAKLARI (100 ml. ’den büyük ve 1 litrelik poşete konulmamış)”

How does Turkey compare with other countries on Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs), 13 limit it and 7 let it through. Turkey is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) can I bring into Turkey?

Restricted

You can bring Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) into Turkey only within the stated limits.

Cabin baggage Allowed with conditions Source: National regulator

Checked baggage Allowed Source: National regulator

Declaration Above allowance

Limit 100 milliliter

What you need to know

100 milliliter (3.38 fl oz)
Channels: Carried with the traveler

On the plane

National security rule

On person Not stated

Cabin baggage Allowed with conditions

Checked baggage Allowed

Volume (ml): 0–100 ml
Total volume (l): 0–1 L

Yolcular icin: Kabin Bagajinda ve Ucakalti Bagajda Tasinabilecek veya Yasakli Olan Maddeler Sivil Havacilik Genel Mudurlugu

Last verified Sep 18, 2026

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Airline differences

Airline	Difference from the baseline
Air France	Stricter than the standard rule
British Airways	More permissive

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Kabin Bagajında ve Uçakaltında Taşınabilecek Veya Yasaklı Olan Maddeler T.C. Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığı — Sivil Havacılık Genel Müdürlüğü

Questions about Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) in Turkey

How much Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) can I bring into Turkey?: Turkey allows 100 milliliters of Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) at Turkey customs?: Only above the allowance. Up to 100 milliliters of Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.
What happens if I do not declare Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) in Turkey?: Under Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü Genelge 2020/7, page 2: the goods are held until you leave the country; the goods are destroyed. Under Gümrük Kanunu 4458, Madde 235/3, if the goods are found without being declared: duty is charged at 2 times the normal rate and the goods are released once it is paid; the goods are confiscated. Under Kaçakçılıkla Mücadele Kanunu 5607, Madde 3/1, if it is treated as smuggling: it carries between 1 and 5 years of imprisonment; the goods are confiscated.
Do duty-free purchases count toward the Turkey allowance for Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs)?: Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.
Can I post or ship Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) to Turkey instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) out of Turkey?: Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Can I carry Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) in the cabin or in checked baggage?: In the cabin: Allowed with conditions. In checked baggage: Allowed. The carriage limit is 100.0000 ml / 1.0000 L. This comes from National regulator, and an individual airline may be stricter. Customs and aviation are separate rulebooks: what an airline lets you carry is not what a border lets you bring in.
Does the Turkey limit for Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Ticaret Bakanlığı Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü states it in Kabin Bagajında ve Uçakaltında Taşınabilecek Veya Yasaklı Olan Maddeler. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “(7) SIVI/ AERESOL/JEL-SAJ YASAKLARI (100 ml. ’den büyük ve 1 litrelik poşete konulmamış)”
How does Turkey compare with other countries on Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs), 13 limit it and 7 let it through. Turkey is among the ones that set a limit.

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