Prohibited items checker
Can you take scissors on a plane?
sharp
Carry-on
Conditions
Checked bag
Allowed
Send with traveler
Allowed
Allowed in carry-on if blades are under 4in/6cm from the pivot; larger pairs must be checked. Household scissors raise no customs issues.
Guidance, not legal advice — rules vary by country and airline; the final say belongs to the airline, security screening, and customs.
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