Beginning of  20 April 2009, new regulations about restrictions of liquids,aerosols,  gels etc. in hand luggage. Capacity of liquid container no greater than 100ml. Liquid container must be carried separately  in transparent plastic bag (with ziplock)  which is 20cm by 20cm in size  and has maximum capacity 1(one) liter. Each passenger may carry only  1(one) such bag of liquids. Essential medicines  (with prescription and original package)  and baby food are permitted. Liquids: Water, syrups etc. creams, lotions, oils,  perfumes, any cosmetics. (lip gloss, mascara etc.)  toothpastes, shaving gels and foams, hair gels,  spray deodorants, contact lens solutions,  Shampoo, Jam, honey, yoghurt, etc. Duty-Free All tax-free liquid items purchased at the airport duty-free shops or on board must be in sealed,special plastic bag with the receipt. Please do not open the sealed bag until the final destination. Otherwise, the content of bag maybe seized at security check points. If you  have any  flight transfer in European Union countries or in United States,all duty-free liquid items(over 100 ml) which have already purchased  in sealed bags are not allowed to carry as hand luggage. You can also get detailed information from the link below: http://www.shgm.gov.tr/index2.html http://www.shgm.gov.tr/doc3/brosur.pdf http://www.shgm.gov.tr/doc3/abafis.pdf