Restricted items for carry-on/
checked baggage
Please check in advance whether there are any hazardous materials in your belongings. See the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) document or instruction manual describing chemical substances' hazard information. Please note that we refuse transportation if we cannot confirm whether or not it is possible to transport by air before departure.
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There are many cases where cordless hair irons with built-in lithium-ion batteries
that cannot be removed or mobile batteries with built-in lithium-ion batteries are transported.
These products fall under the category of "dangerous goods," so please check the shipping conditions yourself.
【Attention! Customers purchasing hair care items】
Check that your purchase can be taken on board your aircraft!
Baggage Deserving Special Attention
The air transport of items which have a possibility of exploding, are easily burnable, cause injury to people, or may cause harm to other things is prohibited by law, and such items cannot be checked or carried aboard.
Items like blades, which can be used as a weapon are not allowed in the cabin.
Please note that violation may result in a fine of up to JPY 500,000. Check the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's website (Only available in Japanese) for details.
Items Not Allowed Aboard as Carry-on or Checked Baggage
- Due to laws and regulations, there are items not allowed aboard as carry-on or checked baggage.
- If we are unable to confirm whether or not an item can be transported by air before departure, we may refuse transportation.
< The following are examples >
- Items that may explode
- Easily combustible or flammable objects
- Items that could harm people or damage other items

Fireworks・Crackers

Heatable boxed meals
(with self-heating packs)

Lighter fluid

Oil-filled portable hand warmers

Gas cylinders

Insecticides and pesticides
In addition to the above, representative examples of dangerous goods restricted from being carried aboard aircraft or prohibited from being loaded onto aircraft are listed on the website of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Please check in advance that none of your belongings are dangerous goods.
Representative examples of dangerous items not allowed aboard as carry-on or checked baggage
Check what you cannot bring onto an airplane before you travel!
What kind of baggage can and cannot be taken on an airplane?
That bag contains dangerous goods!
Spray cans not allowed aboard as carry-on or checked baggage
Items Not Allowed Aboard as Carry-on Baggage
- Due to laws and regulations, there are items that cannot be taken on an aircraft. Please check them in as baggage.
- If we are unable to confirm whether or not an item can be transported by air before departure, we may refuse transportation.
< The following are examples >
- Items that could be used as a weapon for hijacking or terrorist activities, etc.
- Blades and other items that could be used as a weapon through forceful blows, etc.
- Items with pointed tips
- Other items that could be used as a weapon (including imitations and similar items)

Knives

Scissors

Baseball bats and golf clubs

Tools

Ice picks

Large tripods
(exceeding 60cm in length when folded)

Ice skates

Items that could be mistaken or cause fear among other passengers, such as toy guns and handcuffs
In addition to the above, representative examples of items restricted from being taken on an aircraft are listed on the website of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Please check in advance that none of your belongings are dangerous goods.
Representative examples of dangerous items not allowed aboard as carry-on or checked baggage
Items Conditionally Allowed Aboard as Carry-on or Checked Baggage
- Certain quantities or volumes of some items cannot be brought aboard an aircraft as carry-on or checked baggage. Here are some examples of items that customers frequently ask about at airports.
- If we are unable to confirm whether or not an item can be transported by air before departure, we may refuse transportation.
One small, portable lighter for smoking or one box of safety matches (small-sized) per person can be brought aboard on one's person. (Be careful not to leave it on the airplane.) Lighters with fuel tanks, cigar lighters, and torch lighters* (turbo lighters, jet lighters, blue flame lighters, etc.) cannot be brought aboard or put in checked baggage.
* "Torch lighters" refers to lighters similar to cigar lighters, which emit a blue flame or a powerful flame.
| Type | Quantity | Carry on baggage | Checked baggage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gas lighters
|
Already used | 1 | ○ | × |
| Not yet used | ||||
| Premixing lighters,Torch lighters,Cigar lighters | - | - | × | × |
Oil lighters
|
Already used | 1 | ○ | × |
| Not yet used | No restrictions | ○ | ||
Oil lighters
|
Already used | - | × | × |
| Not yet used | ||||
Lithium Battery-Powered lighters
|
- | - | ○* | × |
* Only lighters with lithium content of 2g or less and a watt-hour rating of 100Wh or less. Such lighters cannot be charged inside the aircraft.
Must be with a safety cap or functions to protect against unintentional activation.

Please check the volume per container and number of containers.
| Details | Quantity | For Stowage | Stowage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetics, including hair spray, perfume, cologne, and antiperspirant spray Medicinal products, including antibacterial and sanitizing sprays and body-cooling sprays (Up to 0.5 kg or 0.5 L per container) |
2 kg or 2 L | ○ | ○ |
- Note:
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- Ensure that aerosol can nozzles are protected by caps or by another means is suitable for preventing the can's contents from accidentally leaking out.
- The total amount of non-radioactive cosmetics and medicinal products and sporting and household sprays is limited to 2kg or 2L.
Please check the volume per container and number of containers.
| Details | Quantity | For Stowage | Stowage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other than flammable and toxic gases (0.5kg or 0.5L or less per container) |
2 kg or 2 L | ○ | ○ |
- Note:
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- Ensure that aerosol can nozzles are protected by caps or by another means is suitable for preventing the can's contents from accidentally leaking out.
- The total amount of non-radioactive cosmetics and medicinal products and sporting and household sprays is limited to 2kg or 2L.
For lithium batteries, check the lithium content (g). For lithium-ion batteries, check the watt-hour rating (Wh). Handling also differs for built-in batteries and spare batteries.
Product examples: Digital cameras, PCs, electronic gaming devices, video cameras, mobile phones, spare batteries, smartphone chargers, etc.
※If the capacity is not stated by watt-hour rating (Wh) on your batteries, use the following formula.
The handling differs depending on its capacity.
Wh = Ah×V
(1000mAh = 1Ah)
< Product examples >
Digital cameras PCs Electronic gaming devices Video cameras Mobile phones Spare battery Smartphone chargers, etc.
<< Lithium batteries >>
| Type | Lithium content (g) | Quantity per person |
Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in | 2 g or less | - | ○ | ○*1 |
| More than 2 g | - | × | × | |
| Spare battery | 2 g or less | - | ○ | × |
| More than 2 g | - | × | × |
<< Lithium-ion batteries >>
| Type | Watt-hour rating (Wh) | Quantity per person |
Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in | 160 Wh or less | Up to fifteen batteries | ○ | ○*1 |
| More than 160 Wh | - | × | × | |
| Spare battery | 100 Wh or less | Up to twenty batteries | ○ | × |
| More than 100 Wh, up to 160 Wh | *2 | ○ | × | |
| More than 160 Wh | - | × | × | |
| Mobile batteries (Power Banks) *3-5 |
100 Wh or less | *2 | ○ | × |
| More than 100 Wh, up to 160 Wh | ○ | × | ||
| More than 160 Wh | - | × | × |
*1 If you put it in checked baggage, the power to the device must be completely turned off. (Sleep mode is not allowed.) The device must be protected by being inside a rigid suitcase or by being wrapped in clothing or similar. (This is to prevent fires due to accidental activation or damage.)
*2 You may carry on up to two spare batteries and mobile batteries with a capacity exceeding 100Wh but no more than 160Wh.
*3 Charging of mobile batteries using the aircraft's power supply, etc., is prohibited.
*4 Do not use a mobile battery to charge other electronic devices.
*5 Do not store mobile batteries in the overhead compartment above a seat. Please keep them at hand in the seat pocket, etc.
*6 Protect each battery individually to prevent short circuits.
Handling varies depending on the type of battery. Also, please check the watt-hour rating (Wh) for lithium-ion batteries.
<< Cases of lithium-ion batteries >>
| Type | Watt-hour rating (Wh) | Quantity per person |
Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spare batteries for electric wheelchairs (lithium-ion) |
160 Wh or less | 2 | ○ | × |
| Batteries exceeding 160Wh but not more than 300Wh | 1 | ○ | × | |
| More than 300 Wh | - | × | × |
* The battery installed on the wheelchair itself is not included in the spare batteries.
* If you remove the battery, please carry it aboard packaged to protect it from impact.
* If the watt-hour rating (Wh) is not stated on a battery, please check using the following formula.
Handling varies depending on the watt-hour rating (Wh).
Watt-hour rating (Wh) = amp-hours (Ah) × voltage (V)
1000mAh=1Ah
<< Cases of dry batteries such as nickel-metal hydride and nickel-cadmium >>
| Type | Quantity per person |
Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spare batteries for electric wheelchairs (nickel-metal hydride, nickel-cadmium, etc.) |
2 | × | ○ |
* There are no quantity restrictions based on Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism standards, but AIRDO has set restrictions in accordance with the IATA (International Air Transport Association) Dangerous Goods Regulations.
<< Cases of leak-proof lead-acid batteries >>
| Type | Quantity per person |
Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spare batteries for electric wheelchairs (Leak-proof lead-acid batteries, etc.) |
1 | × | ○ |
<< Cases of non-leak-proof lead-acid batteries >>
| Type | Quantity per person |
Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spare batteries for electric wheelchairs (Non-leak-proof lead-acid batteries, etc.) |
- | × | × |
Smart baggage is baggage with built-in battery-powered equipment to provide functionality such as the ability to charge other electronic devices. The handling of smart baggage equipped with lithium batteries or lithium-ion batteries differs depending on whether the batteries are removable. *1
| Type *3 | Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Smart baggage with a removable battery | ○ *2 | ○ *3 |
| Smart baggage with a non-removable battery | × | × |
*1 Even if a battery or button cell battery used only for an e-Tag function or weight measurement function cannot be removed from smart baggage, it can still be taken on board or checked in.
*2 Please check baggage size and weight as there are restrictions when taking baggage on board.
*3 Please take removed batteries with you on board the aircraft.
Check the device's power supply type.
| Type | Quantity per person |
Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in type | - | ○ | ○ |
| Battery type (cordless)*1 | - | × | × |
| Gas-powered type*2 | 1 | ○ | ○ |
*1 If the lithium-ion battery can be removed from the device, then the device is allowed in carry-on or checked baggage. However, the lithium-ion battery removed from the device and spare batteries must be kept in your carry-on baggage. (They are not allowed in checked baggage.)
*2 These are devices filled with hydrocarbon gas, with a safety cover securely fastened to the heating element. Gas refill cartridges are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage.
Electronic cigarettes that produce smoke without the use of a flame are allowed in carry-on baggage, but not in checked baggage.
Furthermore, the use of electronic cigarettes while on board is prohibited due to the fact that it could make other passengers feel uncomfortable or cause misunderstanding.
- Only electronic cigarettes powered by lithium batteries with a lithium content of 2g or less or lithium-ion batteries with a watt-hour rating of 100Wh or less can be carried on board an aircraft.
- Please take measures to prevent the unexpected activation of parts that generate heat.
- Please protect spare batteries individually to prevent short circuits.
The handling of alcoholic beverages differs according to the alcohol content.
| Alcohol content | Quantity per person |
Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24% or less | No restrictions | ○ | ○ |
| 70% or less | Up to 5 liters | ○ | ○ |
| More than 70% | - | × | × |
* Batteries must be stored in retail containers.
| Details | Quantity per person |
Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Used to cool fresh food, etc. | 2.5kg | ○ | ○ |
* Dry ice other than for the purpose of cooling fresh food, etc., cannot be carried onboard or checked in.
| Details | Quantity per person |
Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition for sport and hunting | 5kg including packaging | × | ○ |
| Type | Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Solid | ○ | ○ |
| Liquid/paste | × *1 | × *1 |
| Spray (gas) | *2 | |
*1 Liquids with a flash point exceeding 60°C are permitted both as carry-on and checked baggage. Please bring a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or other document that allows confirmation of the flash point. If we are unable to confirm the flash point, we will refuse transportation.
*2 Please check the section on sporting and household sprays.
Each passenger may take one avalanche rescue backpack as carry-on or checked baggage as long as it is confirmed to meet the requirements below. Please bring the manual or another document that shows your backpack meets the requirements.
- Gunpowder content must be 200 mg or less.
- Any compressed gas that is used must not be flammable or toxic.
- The backpack must be packed in such a manner that it cannot be accidentally activated, and the airbags within the backpack must have pressure release valves.
You may carry onboard or check in up to two vests equipped with small gas cartridges filled with carbon dioxide per person (up to two gas cartridges per vest), and up to two spare gas cartridges per vest.
Battery-operated underwater torches (scuba diving lights) or soldering irons, etc.
- Items with batteries removed to prevent accidental activation during transportation can be carried on or checked.
- Removed lithium batteries can only be carried on after taking measures to prevent short circuits.
- Soldering irons with pointed tips cannot be carried on.
In addition to the above, representative examples of items with conditions on carry-on and check-in are listed on the website of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Please check in advance that none of your belongings are dangerous goods.
Representative examples of dangerous items not allowed aboard as carry-on or checked baggage
Items Not Allowed as Checked Baggage
Do not put expensive articles like cash, precious metals, precious stones, valuable stock certificates, or expensive antique works of art; or fragile items like clocks, cameras, personal computers, or glass products inside baggage which will be checked. Should damage to or loss of these items occur, AIRDO bears no responsibility.
- Note:
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- To bring baggage that exceeds the carry-on baggage size as carry-on baggage, you must pay a "special passenger fare" and purchase an extra seat. Click here for details.
Handling at Airports
If while in the airport you are carrying an item or items which cannot be brought aboard or checked as stated above, please throw it/them away in the disposal box.
In addition, if you are carrying an item or items prohibited from being brought aboard, place it in the baggage you plan to check, and check it at the counter, or throw it away in the disposal box located in the security inspection area.

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