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Security

Security and safety is London Southend Airport's main concern for all passengers, visitors, and staff. By ensuring you have checked through the below we can endeavour to get you through quickly and easily. We have Customs and Special Branch officers permanently based at London Southend Airport.

Restrictions on liquids:

There are restrictions on liquids which can be taken through security either in hand luggage or on your person. These include bottled drinks, suntan lotions, fragrances, cosmetics and toiletries.  These restrictions apply to all passengers departing from airports within the EU wherever their destination.  It is worth reading through the following as any restricted liquids will be confiscated by our security team.

• Liquid items must be within a container no larger than 100ml.

• All liquid items must be placed within an individual sealed transparent bag

• The transparent bag can be no larger than 20cm by 20cm (8in by 8in), and must be resealable and sealed whilst going through security

• Liquids must be placed separately to luggage on the conveyor belt so that security staff are aware of their presence

• Liquid items which are larger than 100ml must be placed into hold luggage or will be confiscated by security

For further information please see the Department for Transport website

Luggage

• Please ensure that you pack the entirety of your bags yourself. Never allow anyone to tamper with your luggage

• Do not travel with any gifts or items on behalf of another person

• Never leave luggage unattended in or around the airport grounds. This is considered a security risk and all luggage left unattended will be removed and may be destroyed

• Do not pack any sharp or restricted items into your hand luggage. These items will be removed from your luggage

• Remember to weigh your luggage before you arrive to avoid having to remove items from your luggage. Each airline will be able to advise you of the weights are allowed for each piece of luggage