Security Screening Wait Times

CATSA encourages all passengers to arrive at their departing airport well in advance of their flight. Many airlines advise passengers to arrive two hours in advance for domestic flights and three hours in advance for US and international flights.

Be prepared for screening - LAGS

Be prepared for screening. Please ensure that all liquids, gels and aerosols in your carry-on baggage are in containers of 100ml or less and placed in a clear, 1L resealable bag. Click here for more information about carry-on baggage requirements.

Permanent closure of CATSA’s mobile app

Please be advised that CATSA’s mobile app was permanently closed on March 29, 2023, following a value assessment review.

Lithium ion batteries in a device (between 100-160 Wh)

Carry on baggage
Yes
Checked baggage
Check with carrier

Lithium ion batteries exceeding a watt-hour (Wh) rating of 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh may be carried in a device in either carry-on or checked baggage with air carrier approval.

Spare batteries: No more than 2 individually protected spare lithium ion batteries of 100-160 Wh are allowed per person in carry-on, with the approval of the air carrier. Spare lithium batteries of 100-160 Wh are permitted only with air carrier approval in checked baggage. 

See Guidelines for Batteries chart for further detail.

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