6 - Weapons and ammunition

Electric weapons

Electric weapons containing dangerous components such as explosives, compressed gas, lithium batteries: batons or stun guns (like Tasers)... These are forbidden on your person, in your hand baggage, and in your checked baggage.

  • In the  cabin: No
  • In the  hold: No

Firearms and ammunition

Weapons intended for sport or hunting are permitted as long as you are able to present the required licenses and permits, and only after having booked their transport. Ammunition (cartridges for smaller caliber weapons) should be  securely packed (divisions 1.4s, UN0012 or UN0014 only), should not exceed the gross weight  of 5 kg/11 lbs. per person, and are for the use of this person, excluding cartridges or incendiary projectiles.

  • In the  cabin: No
  • In the  hold: Yes
  • Prior approval  needed: Yes*

Multiple passengers cannot put their ammunition in a single package.

Find out more about transporting firearms and ammunition

Other ranged weapons

Ranged weapons not classified as firearms.

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  • In the  cabin: No
  • In the  hold: Yes
  • Prior approval  needed: No

Weapons and sharp objects

Weapons and objects that can cause injuries.

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  • In the  cabin: No
  • In the  hold: Yes
  • Prior approval  needed: No

Blunt objects

Weapons and objects that can cause injuries.

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  • In the  cabin: No
  • In the  hold: Yes
  • Prior approval  needed: No