Can I bring a Swiss Army knife in my luggage on international flights?

Checked Bags: Yes Except for plastic or round bladed butter knives. Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.

Is Swiss Army Knife allowed in airports?

In accordance with airline luggage regulations, dangerous objects are generally banned from carry-on and checked-in luggage on flights or are subject to restrictions. In general, we advise you to stow pocket knives in checked-in luggage.

Can you carry a Swiss Army knife in Europe?

When carrying, fixed knives under 4.7”/12 cm blade length and non-locking folding knives under 2.7”/7 cm should not be a problem. You should be on the safe side with a “normal” Swiss Army knife.

Can you bring a Swiss army knife on a plane Australia?

Pocket Knives/Swiss Army Knives (Allowed) Pocket knives (Swiss Army Knives) are generally legal worldwide. We haven’t found a single state/country where pocket knives are banned, so you can safely pack them in your checked luggage.

Can you bring a Swiss army knife on a plane UK?

Officially, EU regulations allow passengers to travel with bladed items no longer than 6cm — the Swiss Army knife is the same length – but an aviation security expert said people would not be able to board flights in the UK if carrying the knives.

Is knife allowed in flight?

Prohibited items in Cabin Baggage: Knives, scissors, Swiss army knives and other sharp instruments. Toy replicas of fire arms and ammunition. Weapons such as whips, nan-chakus, baton, or stun gun.

Are Swiss Army knives legal in Switzerland?

Violation of the Weapons Act Under the Swiss Weapons Act , knives are banned if the blade can be extended with an automatic mechanism using one hand. The following are also banned: Butterfly knives.

Can you carry a knife in Switzerland?

A Swiss Army Knife having a non-locking blade with a blade-length less than 3 inches is usually legally allowed to be carried in the pocket in almost all countries. Such Swiss Army Knives are considered as pocket knives and are viewed as tools rather than weapons.

Can you take a Swiss Army knife in hand luggage?

Hi Ryan, generally you can in checked in luggage, so long as there is no risk of the knife injuring the baggage handlers (so make sure it’s folded or sheathed).