Can you carry medicines in hand luggage to or from Portugal?

Yes, this is permissible, as it is a quite standard situation, since there are no prohibitions on transporting medicines in hand luggage to/from Portugal. But to avoid difficulties, you need to follow a few clear but mandatory rules.

Portuguese customs and other countries monitor the import of medications, and here's what you need to know so that your items in the baggage compartment and on your person do not raise unnecessary questions:

• Medications for personal use. You can carry a reasonable amount for the duration of the trip.
• Keep in original packaging. This is a key requirement. Blister packs, bottles, and insert leaflets must be branded. Loose pills in a bag will lead to immediate questions.
• A doctor's prescription is your main document. If the drug is dispensed by prescription, especially potent, psychotropic, or hormonal, be sure to bring a prescription or doctor's note with a stamp. It is advisable to have it translated into English. This will prove that the medicines are prescribed for your personal use, not for sale.

Also, don't forget the main restriction for carrying in hand luggage: it is prohibited to transport liquid substances in containers over 100 milliliters in hand luggage, which also includes cream-like products, ointments, toothpaste, and similar items. If you have such with your medications, 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 unintentionally exceed the allowable limits for hand luggage according to your ticket. Most often, you are allowed to transport items in hand luggage with a total weight of up to 7 kg, but this rule may vary among individual airlines and different fares, so check it according to your ticket before the flight.

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