What can I pack in carry-on and checked luggage when flying from Sharm El Sheikh?

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TL;DR

Check your airline’s rules carefully for lighters, alcohol and wrapping materials when departing Sharm El Sheikh, as restricted items may be removed during screening. Keep duty-free purchases separate with the receipt rather than putting them on the checked-baggage belt.

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Travelers advise not assuming that a lighter will be accepted in checked luggage: a suitcase can be opened for secondary screening and an item considered restricted may be removed. Confirm the policy with your specific airline before going to the airport.

Lighter

For duty-free purchases, keep the sealed bag and receipt with you. One practical tip is not to place the duty-free bag on the conveyor belt with checked suitcases.

Duty-free bag

Bottles packed in a suitcase may be subject to additional inspection; travelers report that some alcohol can be removed. Permitted quantities and rules depend on the carrier and customs restrictions.

Alcohol bottles

You can protect a suitcase with wrapping film, but it is best not to take a roll of film in carry-on luggage when departing Egypt. A reusable suitcase cover is a practical alternative for repeat trips and avoids carrying a separate roll.

Reusable suitcase cover