Can you carry medications in hand luggage to or from the UAE?

Yes, you can, this is completely common practice, as there are no prohibitions on carrying medications in the aircraft cabin to/from the UAE. But to avoid difficulties, you need to follow a few clear but mandatory rules.

UAE customs and other countries monitor the import of medications, and here's what you need to know so that your baggage and hand luggage don't raise unnecessary questions:

• Medications for personal use. It is allowed to transport the necessary amount for the duration of the trip.
• Keep them in their original packaging. This is the main condition. Blister packs, containers, and usage instructions must be from the manufacturer. Loose pills in a bag will immediately raise suspicion.
• A doctor's prescription is your key document. If the medication is prescription-only, especially with strong effects, psychotropic, or containing hormones, be sure to have a prescription or a doctor's note with a stamp with you. It is advisable to have it translated into English. This will confirm that the medications are intended for your personal use, not for sale.

Also remember the main restriction for carrying in hand luggage: liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 100 ml are not allowed in the aircraft cabin, this also includes cream-like products, ointments, toothpaste, and similar items. If among your medications there are such, they need to be placed in checked baggage.

And finally, do not overdo it with the quantity and weight of medications, so as not to accidentally exceed the hand luggage allowance for your flight ticket. Usually, you are allowed to carry hand luggage with a total weight of no more than 7 kilograms, but this norm may vary among different carriers and different fare plans, so check this issue with your airline ticket before the trip.

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