Before flying, it’s important to check your baggage is packed correctly and adheres to the dangerous goods regulations set out to ensure safety onboard the aircraft.
On this page
- What are dangerous goods?
- Forbidden dangerous goods
- What you can carry and where?
- Further information on dangerous goods
- Important information regarding electronic devices
What are dangerous goods?
Dangerous Goods Regulations define items that may endanger the safety of passengers or an aircraft as ‘dangerous goods’. These include obvious things such as petrol, butane gas, mace etc.
There are however a number of common items that are considered dangerous goods e.g. aerosols, cigarette lighters, portable battery powered devices, portable medical oxygen etc. These can be carried provided certain requirements have been complied with.
If you’re travelling with powerbanks and spare or loose batteries, please ensure they are packed into your carry-on baggage.
Any items carried are for personal use only. Commercial quantities are not permitted as passenger baggage and must be sent as freight.Request for approval now
Dangerous goods online form
You can now request for online approval for the following: Ammunition, Avalanche rescue backpack, C02 cartridge (under 28g/50ml), Dry Ice and Self-inflating life jackets.Request for approval now
Forbidden dangerous goods
The information shown below summarises some common items that are classified as dangerous goods – passengers are forbidden to carry them on an aircraft:
- Bleach/oven cleaner
- Butane cartridges, refills/gas bottles
- Flares/ gunpowder
- Car/motorbike batteries
- Party poppers/fireworks
- Fuel and petrol/oil based paint
- Gas canister exceeding 28g/50ml
- Insect sprays
- Paint stripper/hydrogen peroxide
- Pepper spray/mace
- Self balancing boards
- Sparklers/firelighters
For a summary of common items that are classified as dangerous goods view our prohibited and check with airline dangerous goods (PDF) – passengers are forbidden to carry them on an aircraft.
What you can carry and where?
Passengers are permitted to carry certain dangerous goods provided specific requirements are complied with.
Important:
- Carriage of lithium battery powered portable electronic devices are limited to 15 devices per passenger, including medical devices, portable tools etc.
- Allowances are for personal use only.
- Commercial quantities are not permitted as passenger baggage and must be sent as freight.
Dangerous Goods that are not permitted in passenger baggage may be accepted as dangerous goods freight. For information, contact your local Qantas Freight office or email Dangerous goods.
Ammunition (cartridges for weapons) and firearms
Find out what is required and how to pack ammunition and firearms, including special requirements for Singapore, Dubai and South Africa. Find out more
Battery powered devices
Learn more on requirements for baggage tracking devices, electronic devices (portable) and more. Learn more
Medical equipment and specimens
Find out the requirements with travelling with medical oxygen, dry shipper to pacemaker and more. Find out more
Mobility Aids (battery operated)
Learn what the carry and packaging requirements are for batteries in mobility aids. Learn more
Personal items, toiletries and medicinal items
Find out how to carry your alcohol, aerosols to lighters and more. Find out more
Recreational, sporting and petrol powered equipment
Learn about what you can carry and how, from camp stoves to self-inflating devices and more. Learn more
Smartbags
Find out how to carry and pack your smartbag batteries whether it is inbuilt or removable. Find out more
Spare batteries and Powerbanks
Learn how to carry and pack various types of spare batteries and powerbanks. Learn more
Other dangerous goods
Find out how to carry and packaging requirements for dry ice, light bulbs, and magnetic material. Find out more
Further information on dangerous goods
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations describe in detail what Dangerous Goods may be transported by air, in what quantities, and how they should be packed. For details on how to safely transport your Dangerous Goods, contact Tripmia Travels.
Important information regarding electronic devices
Qantas Group customers are advised to refer to the Product Safety website for a list of products that contain dangerous goods that have been recalled due to faults.
Customers planning to travel with these products should refer to the original manufacturer for further information and recall instructions.
