Vienna Airport Ditches 100ml Liquid Rule with New CT Scanners
Vienna Airport is upgrading its security checks with advanced CT scanners. The new technology will allow passengers to keep liquids and electronics in their bags during screening. By summer, the 100-millilitre liquid limit for carry-on baggage will be lifted.
The airport is investing around €25 million in the new liquid screening system. The scanners use computed tomography (CT) to create detailed 3D images of baggage contents. This eliminates the need for passengers to remove liquids or electronic devices during checks.
The rollout of the scanners is expected to finish by summer, cutting down wait times. The southern expansion of Terminal 3, set to open in early 2027, will also feature these machines. Once fully implemented, the updated liquid regulations will take effect. Many European airports have already adopted similar technology. By August 2025, around 700 CT scanners were either in use or being installed across 21 EU countries. Eighteen major airports—including those in Madrid, Rome, Prague, and Edinburgh—had already scrapped the old liquid restrictions. Germany, with hubs like Frankfurt and Berlin, is also introducing the system. The new scanners at Vienna can handle containers of up to two litres. This marks a significant shift from the previous 100-millilitre rule for carry-on liquids.
The change will simplify security procedures for travellers passing through Vienna. Passengers will no longer need to separate liquids or electronics during screening. The upgrade aligns with broader European trends, as more airports adopt the same technology.
