Hand luggage

Hand luggage are things that you can take with you on board the plane. For example, a handbag, outerwear, etc.

The carry-on baggage allowance depends on the selected fare. On all service class fares "Economy" the passenger is provided with 1 place on the luggage rack, with dimensions 55*40*25 cm and weighing no more than 10 kg.

For passengers of the service class "Business" there are 2 places of hand luggage, the total weight of which should not exceed 15 kg.

Read more about hand luggage here.

In hand luggage you can carry:

• handbag or briefcase;
• a backpack weighing up to 3 kg, dimensions in the sum of three dimensions no more than 80 cm;
• folder for papers;
• umbrella or cane;
• bouquet of flowers;
• outerwear;
• printed materials for in-flight reading;
• baby food for the child during the flight, soft baby carrier when transporting the child;
• mobile phone, camera, video camera;
• a suit in a suitcase (a soft case with one suit, should not contain additional internal attachments, transportation of any other things in a suitcase is not allowed)

Personal items you can carry in hand luggage:

• Medicines with a doctor’s certificate or prescription;
• Medicines, hypodermic needles for diabetics;
• Small cylinders of oxygen or air gas required for medical purposes;
• Nitroglycerin tablets or spray for medical purposes;
• Eyelash curler;
• Safety razors (including disposable razors);
• Transforming robot toys;
• Umbrella - after checking for the absence of prohibited items inside;
• Crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, folding wheelchair - after checking that there are no prohibited items inside and if the dimensions of the items allow them to be safely placed on the luggage rack or under the passenger seat;
• Implanted cardiac stimulators or other radioactive isotope devices, including lithium battery powered devices or other radioactive pharmaceuticals implanted into the human body for therapeutic purposes (on/self);
• Safety matches or one lighter containing liquid fuel (gasoline);
• Eyeglass repair kit (including screwdriver less than 50mm long).

Read more about hand luggage here .

You can carry liquids in containers of no more than 100 ml in hand luggage. One passenger can carry no more than 1 liter of liquids, gels and aerosols in hand luggage. Restrictions do not apply to checked baggage.

Liquids include:

• water, juice, tea, alcohol;
• dairy;
• honey, jam, jam;
• soft cheese, spreadable products such as hummus, tomato or chocolate paste;
• caviar;
• deodorants, perfume;
• creams, lotions, shaving foam and gel, toothpaste;
• shampoo, conditioner or hair balm, hair styling products;
• cosmetics: mascara, lipstick, lip balm, foundation, etc.;
• medicines, sprays.

Exception: you can take baby food necessary for the child during the flight, medicines, sprays and diet food without restriction in hand luggage if you have a certificate or prescription from a doctor.

The rules for the import of plants into the territory of the Russian Federation are dictated by the desire to protect the territory, plants and agriculture as a whole from infection with diseases and pests that can harm the country's economy.

It is forbidden to import:

• seeds of cultivated and wild plants;
• root crops, bulbs, cuttings, etc.;
• living plants and their parts;
• fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts - more than 5 kg;
• soil and plants with soil - in a pot, tub, etc.;
• legumes: peas, mung beans, chickpeas, etc.;
• other materials of plant origin without international documents confirming their phytosanitary safety.

An attempt to transport items from the above list will result in a seizure during inspection.

Read more about the transportation of plants from foreign countries here .

Bouquets, herbariums, dried flowers are allowed to be transported, but it is also necessary to pass border sanitary control.

Inside the plants, even dried ones, there may be larvae, bugs, insects that are dangerous not only to plants, but also to those for whom this bouquet was delivered.

It is not allowed to carry liquids in containers of more than 100 ml, even if the container is only partially filled. You can fill the container with dry formula and request hot water onboard.

Yes, in addition to your hand luggage, you can take a small backpack with dimensions totaling 80 cm in three measurements and weighing up to 3 kg, or a handbag, briefcase, or small case.

Hand luggage must meet the requirements of 55 × 40 × 25 cm and the weight according to your ticket fare. The laptop must be included in the hand luggage.

Insulin is allowed in hand luggage if it is needed during the flight. Do not check insulin in luggage—cargo hold temperatures can drop below zero, and frozen insulin may lose its properties.

Recommendations:

• Pack insulin in a transparent ziplock bag for airport security screening.
• Keep ampoules in their original packaging with labels and instructions.
• Bring a cooling case, especially for long flights or hot climates.
• Carry enough insulin for several days in your hand luggage to ensure safety in case of delays or lost baggage.

Syringes may be carried in hand luggage only if injections are essential during the flight. In this case, take only the quantity needed for the flight.

Needles for injections are only allowed with a doctor’s note confirming injections are required during the flight. Without the note, needles should be checked in luggage. The medical statement must be signed and stamped, and shown during security and customs checks on international flights.

Important: Inform customs and passport control staff about insulin in your hand luggage.

1. Without a frame: Pack the painting in a tube and place it inside hand luggage. If your hand luggage exceeds size or weight limits, extra items must be checked in.
2. With a frame: It can be carried onboard instead of hand luggage if it meets the 55 × 40 × 25 cm limit and the weight according to your ticket fare. Carrying both a framed painting and hand luggage separately is not allowed—one must be checked in.

Yes, you can take a garment bag and a small backpack (up to 80 cm in total dimensions, 3 kg weight), or a handbag, or a briefcase.

Yes. You may carry glassware, cups, plates, and other “tableware” items, regardless of material. Pack fragile items securely in your hand luggage.

Hand luggage, including wheels and all protruding elements, must not exceed the dimensions of 55 x 40 x 25 cm and the weight according to the ticket fare.

Yes, if it has no sharp parts and meets the 55 × 40 × 25 cm size and weight limit.