Forgetting one small item can turn the start of a trip into a headache. Use this free interactive packing checklist to make sure nothing is left behind — tick off each item as you pack, add your own, and your progress is saved automatically on this device. Below the list you'll also find smart packing tips and the carry-on rules for Ben Gurion Airport.
Complete Travel Packing Checklist by Category
Airport Security & Carry-On Rules
Security Reminder: Liquids in carry-on must be in containers of 100ml or less, in a clear plastic bag. Sharp objects, lighters, and certain items are prohibited in carry-on luggage.
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Smart Packing Tips
Packing well is less about how much you bring and more about bringing the right things. A few habits make every trip lighter and less stressful:
Start a few days early
Begin your list 3-4 days before departure so there's time to buy anything missing and finish the laundry. Lay everything out the day before and do a final tick-through the night before — never pack in a last-minute rush.
Roll, don't fold
Rolling clothes saves space and produces fewer wrinkles than folding. Pack a capsule of 5-7 mix-and-match outfits in matching colors even for longer trips, and plan to do laundry along the way instead of packing for every single day.
Always pack one warm layer
Cabin air conditioning is cold even on summer flights, so keep a sweater or scarf in your carry-on. A change of clothes in your hand luggage is also wise in case your checked bag is delayed.
Protect the essentials
Keep passports, tickets, wallet, phone, chargers, valuables and essential medication in your carry-on — never in checked luggage. Photograph your important documents and save the copies to the cloud as a backup.
Carry-On vs Checked Baggage: What Goes Where
Knowing which items belong in your carry-on and which must go in checked luggage saves time at security and avoids items being confiscated.
Keep in your carry-on
- Power banks and spare lithium batteries — required in carry-on, forbidden in checked luggage for fire safety.
- Essential and prescription medication — in its original packaging, with a copy of the prescription.
- Documents, valuables and electronics — passport, tickets, wallet, jewelry, laptop and camera.
The 100ml liquids rule
Liquids, gels, creams and aerosols in carry-on must be in containers of 100ml (3.4oz) or less, all fitting together in a single transparent resealable bag of about 1 liter. Larger containers must go in checked luggage. Liquid medication and baby food over 100ml are allowed but must be declared at security.
Not allowed in carry-on
- Sharp objects — knives, scissors with long blades, razor blades.
- Tools, lighters and flammable or pressurized items.
- Full-size liquids over 100ml.