Air travel
Preparing for a flight, airport security, health concerns and more.
Before you go
What you can bring on a plane
Items that you can or cannot bring on a plane
Carry-on baggage
Carry-on baggage definitions, regulations and policies
Liquids, aerosols and gels
How to properly pack your liquids, non-solid food, personal and toiletry items
Pre-boarding identification requirements
Have all the necessary identification with you when you arrive at the airport to avoid last-minute problems
Pre-boarding checklist
A checklist of what you need to remember before you board the plane
Safety and security
Airport security screening
Information to guide you through the airport security screening process.
Airport security screening wait times
Security screening wait times at airports in Canada
In-flight safety
Aircraft safety procedures and advice
Theft from carry-on baggage
Tips to help protect the valuables in your carry-on baggage
Health
Taking small children through security screening
Advice on going through security screening with a child
Flying with special needs
Information on flying with disabilities or special needs
Travelling with a service animal
Advice on travelling with a service animal
More information
Duty-free purchases as carry-on baggage
Ensure that duty-free liquids, aerosols and gels are sealed in official security bags
CANPASS - Private aircraft
CANPASS cards allow private aircraft to clear customs and immigration quickly and securely
Small aircraft safety guides
Guides for passengers on small aircraft (seaplanes, floatplanes, helicopters, aircraft charters and hot air balloons)
Air passenger rights
Airlines have obligations to their passengers
Advance Declaration: Save time at the border
Submit your customs and immigration declaration before flying into Canada
Mobile Passport Control app
Travellers can shorten the entry process to the U.S. by submitting their passport and customs declaration information through this app
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