Can I transport a hairdryer in my hand luggage in Europe?
I am going to travel for Christmas and I would like to bring an hairdryer for a friend (yes, there are also hairdryers in the destination, but she likes this particular brand).
In principle there is no problem with it. At least it's not on the forbidden list, but I am afraid the hairdryer might have parts inside that, for some reason, are not allowed.
Can I transport a hairdryer in my hand luggage in European Union?
Best Answer
Hairdriers are extremely common items likely to be carried by travellers, so carrying it should not be an issue. If there was a problem with them then we would know about it.
If you are bringing the item from outside the EU and it will be staying in the EU then you also have to consider customs. In the UK if it's worth less than £390 (£270 if arriving by private plane or boat) and it's for your own use or a gift then you are ok but if you are selling it to your friend then you would have to declare it to customs. I suspect the rules in the rest of the EU are very similar. Countries outside the EU may vary more.
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Answer 2
No problem - you can both put it in checked-in baggage or in carry-on luggage. It doesn't violate any regations whatsoever.
Answer 3
In some airports, if you have it in hand luggage, they will require you to unpack it for inspection. Manchester Airport, in particular, has lots of signs specifying this, but that's fairly standard for anything bigger than a phone charger with a plug nowadays.
Shouldn't be a problem though.
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