Can you carry medicines in hand luggage to or from South Africa?

Yes, it is allowed, this is absolutely normal practice, as there are no prohibitions on carrying medicines in the cabin of an aircraft to/from South Africa. But to avoid difficulties, you need to follow a few simple but strict rules.

The customs service of South Africa and other countries monitors the import of medicines, and here is what is important to remember so that your checked baggage and hand luggage do not raise unnecessary questions:

• Medicines for yourself. You can carry a volume sufficient for the duration of the trip.
• Keep in original packaging. This is a key requirement. Blister packs, bottles, and insert annotations must be branded. Loose pills in a bag will immediately raise suspicions.
• A doctor's prescription is your main document. If the medicine is prescription, especially with strong effects, psychotropic or hormonal, be sure to bring a prescription or medical certificate stamped. It is advisable to have it translated into English. This will prove that the drugs are intended for your own needs, not for sale.

Also, do not forget the main restriction for carrying in hand luggage: transporting liquids in containers larger than 100 ml in hand luggage is not allowed, this also includes thick substances, liniments, toothpastes, and others. If among your medicines there are such, they need to be placed in checked baggage.

And finally, do not abuse the quantity and weight of medicines, so as not to accidentally exceed the allowable limits for hand luggage according to your ticket. Most often, it is allowed to transport items in hand luggage with a total weight of up to 7 kg, but this limit may vary among different carriers and different fares, so check it according to your airline ticket before the flight.

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