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If you need to have medication with you during the flight (or you are only travelling with hand baggage), some exceptions to the general rules regarding restrictions on liquids, sprays and gels on board the plane will apply to you. Any medication (required during the flight) can be transported without restrictions on the packaging volume, however you should always report this to the security check staff. We always recommend that you take the prescription from your doctor or confirmation from the medical facility with you; security staff may ask for such a confirmation.
Eye drops or pain killers are always deemed necessary medication and can be carried without any volume restrictions. We always recommend that you carry confirmation from your physician.
When travelling to certain countries it is recommended (in some states it is required) to carry a valid record of vaccination on an international vaccination card.
You can only carry up to EUR 10,000 across the border (or equivalent in different currency). If you need more cash, you must report this to the customs authorities. If you are travelling from one EU country to another, you must report this in both countries. Otherwise, the customs officers may seize the carried amount. Remember that the customs authorities may perform personal searches
Any limits on the transportation of alcohol, tobacco and cash across borders within the EU can be found on the European Union website.
For imports of selected goods from countries which are not EU member states, quantity limits apply. This category includes, e.g.:
For more information please refer to the customs administration website.
Travelling with animals, veterinary goods, CITES, weapons, ammunition, explosives, drugs, goods of vegetable origin, financial means.
In addition to restrictions and limitations regarding certain types of exported goods (veterinary goods, items of cultural value, firearms, ammunition and explosives, addictive substances and medication, financial means) no export customs duties or other export fees apply in the EU with regard to the export of goods that do not have a commercial nature.
If you are changing to another aeroplane at Prague Airport, we advise you to check in advance whether your baggage will be checked in until your ultimate destination. Otherwise you will need to reclaim your baggage after arrival and check it in again before the other flight.
We recommend that you lock your baggage, preferably using a security TSA lock (with the diamond symbol). This will make it possible for security personnel to check the contents of your baggage without damaging it.
Each airline has different size and weight limits. We advise you to get the information in advance.
The overweight fees are usually paid at the check-in desk or at the counter of your airline company.
With some carriers, it is only possible to pay for excess weight by credit card.
The Security FastTrack service is only available for travel to Schengen countries (Terminal 2) and may be used 60 minutes before and 60 minutes after the time specified upon the service booking (when booking online) or within a 90-minute period when purchased at the ticket office. The service cannot be used for passage with strollers and luggage other than standard cabin (hand luggage). The service can be booked online at least 2 hours before the scheduled transit or directly at the ticket office with immediate effect.
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The allowed size and weight of hand baggage follow the rules of your airlines. We advise you to visit their website.