I will be flying internationally and would like to take some prepackaged non perishable type food in my checked baggage to have for snacks throughout my trip. I was wondering if this will cause any sort of problems with customs and the different countries I will be visiting. The route will be New York-Paris-Malta-Rome-Paris-New York. I will also have a few things in my carry on baggage to eat on theflights - if I still have food left after landing will I be required to throw it out? Thanks in advance for any advice you can give. Report inappropriate content
wes032 Chicago, Illinois Destination Expert for Chicago Level Contributor 22,840 posts 135 reviews 82 helpful votes1. Re: Flying internationally with food in checked baggage 8 years ago Save You can bring food to eat on theplane as long as it is not liquid. Depending what it is, you may or may not be able to take it off the plane at your destination and get it through customs. In general, pre-packaged foods like some chips or pretzels is fine. It's usually fresh fruits and veggies or meat that cause issues. Report inappropriate content
beckster914 Stamford... Level Contributor 111 posts 2 reviews 1 helpful vote2. Re: Flying internationally with food in checked baggage 8 years ago Save Great, thanks. I will definitely not be taking fruit, veggies, or meat. Think things like crackers, granola bars, cereal bars, pretzels. I will try to bring just enough in my carry on so as to not have to throw anything out. Report inappropriate content
jeremy r London, United... Level Contributor 3,636 posts 291 reviews 191 helpful votes3. Re: Flying internationally with food in checked baggage 8 years ago Save You should probably pack snacks in a separate bag to snack on during the walk fromairplane to terminal? ;) Report inappropriate content
AndyW33 Loughborough... Level Contributor 7,826 posts 30 reviews 24 helpful votes4. Re: Flying internationally with food in checked baggage 8 years ago Save Snack foods are readily available in France, Malta and Italy. Given the likelihood of the bars etc becoming broken in transit and not too appealing to eat, you might want to take just enough for your outward journey and re-stock locally for the return. Report inappropriate content
Geir F Kusadası, Izmir... Level Contributor 292 posts 2 reviews 1 helpful vote5. Re: Flying internationally with food in checked baggage 8 years ago Save FYI ,- food is readily awailable all over Europe,sometimes in amasing quantities and varieties! Realy,realy,-this is true. Edited: 8 years agoReport inappropriate content
JPDM 🇨🇦🍷🍷🍷 Austin, Canada Level Contributor 52,148 posts 944 reviews 591 helpful votes6. Re: Flying internationally with food in checked baggage 8 years ago Save Why bother? Buy at your destination. Report inappropriate content
Steve B london Level Contributor 8,928 posts 31 reviews 101 helpful votes7. Re: Flying internationally with food in checked baggage 8 years ago Save I can only echo what the others have said. You will find plenty of snack type foods available at all of your destinations. I really cannot see the point in packing such things into your checked luggage Report inappropriate content
froggyEngland London, United... Level Contributor 27,179 posts 24 reviews 47 helpful votes8. Re: Flying internationally with food in checked baggage 8 years ago Save Not a culinary trip then, lol. Report inappropriate content
beckster914 Stamford... Level Contributor 111 posts 2 reviews 1 helpful vote9. Re: Flying internationally with food in checked baggage 8 years ago Save Thanks to all who replied. I have certain dietary restrictions which is why I would like to bring some food that I know is safe for me to eat and won't cause me an upset stomach. Also it is nice to have snacks on hand when you are too tired to go out and get something to eat. If anyone else can provide any information about food being allowed through customs either in hand or checked baggage I would really appreciate it! Thank you! Report inappropriate content
Sea_Reed006 St. Lucia Destination Expert for St. Lucia Level Contributor 19,923 posts 15 reviews 21 helpful votes10. Re: Flying internationally with food in checked baggage 8 years ago Save The customs requirements for each country varies. You will need to check what each country allows, or not. Generally (very generally) most countries allow pre-packaged snack items such as protein or granola bars, chips/crisps, pretzels and the like. Generally - fruits, veggies and meats are not allowed. Again, this is general, and each country has it's own customs and food laws. Best to simply check each country's customs website rather than rely on "advice" from a travel forum. Can I put food in my checked luggage?Checked Bags: Yes
Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.
What items are not allowed in checked luggage?Flammable liquids and solids such as lighter refills, lighter fuel, matches, paints, thinners, fire-lighters, lighters that need inverting before ignition, matches (these may be carried on the person), radioactive material, briefcases and attache case with installed alarm devices.
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