What items get confiscated at Sharm El Sheikh Airport security on departure, and how much alcohol do travelers usually carry?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 13 days ago
TL;DR
Departure checks at Sharm El Sheikh Airport can be strict: travelers report confiscation of lighters, scissors, and other small sharp or suspicious items. Based on recent experiences, some passengers carried 2 liters in checked luggage plus 2 duty-free bottles without issues.
What the community said
In the most recent report, travelers carried about 2 liters of alcohol in checked baggage plus 2 more bottles from duty free. It passed through departure control, and they felt the practical limit may have been higher.
13 days ago 2 liters in checked baggage + 2 duty-free bottles
At departure screening, staff checked bags and backpacks closely. Reported confiscations included thread, small scissors, packs of plastic baggies, and especially lighters, which were being collected in a container.
13 days ago lighters, scissors
There are reports that if checked luggage raises questions, airport staff may simply tape it up and send it on. Travelers say this happened to them on departure from Sharm.
13 days ago extra tape on suitcase