Darwin International Airport is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all persons.
We want your business trip or family holiday to be a hassle-free and an enjoyable experience. Security policies and procedures change frequently these days, so please take some time to view the links provided. Being prepared when you arrive at the airport will help you move more quickly and efficiently through the security processes.
Travel safe. TravelSECURE. http://travelsecure.infrastructure.gov.au
The Australian Government has developed a new traveller-friendly website, TravelSECURE, to help you to navigate the security checks at the airport quickly and easily and to ensure you are adequately prepared for your trip.
TravelSECURE is an easy-to-use resource that consolidates traveller and transport security information, videos and fact sheets in one easy-to-find place.
The site includes information about prohibited items, passenger and baggage screening, and liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) restrictions. Travellers will also find recommendations about travelling with children, laptops, medicines and sports equipment.
Restrictions for International Travellers
(extract from the website for the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government)
To increase your safety, there are rules for taking liquids, aerosols and gels on flights into and out of Australia. These rules also apply when transiting on international flights within Australia. These rules are needed to protect you from the threat of liquid explosives. They came into effect on the 31 March 2007.
Each container of liquids, aerosols or gels in your carry-on baggage must be 100 millilitres/grams or less. All the containers must be sealed in a transparent, one-litre plastic bag. You are only allowed one plastic bag. Any transparent resealable bag of one litre capacity or less is allowed. Please note, these bags must be independently resealable. Bags sealed with items such as sticky tape, rubber bands or ribbons will not be accepted. For more information on clear resealable bags please see the frequently asked questions section of this website.
You may still carry on board prescription medicines. Baby products and non-prescript
ion medicines that you need for the flight are also allowed. Proof of need may be required.
When you get to the screening point, you will have to surrender any liquids, aerosols or gels greater than 100ml/g that you still have with you, including duty free. The rules also introduced random frisk searches as part of the screening process.
Please Note: These restrictions do not apply to checked-in baggage
Smartraveller
Click here to visit The Australian Government's travel advisory and consular assistance service.
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