Passenger Information

• All passengers should be aware that airlines restrict the weight of passenger baggage, and/or the number of items permitted to be checked in and carried onboard.
• Baggage restrictions are generally 20K per person for checked baggage and 7 kg per person for hand baggage.
• This may vary from airline to airline, the destination in question and the class of travel.
• TAL recommends that travellers check the baggage allowance directly with their airline.
• Travellers should expect to be charged if their baggage exceeds the allowance.

Security Restrictions

Strict rules apply to what can be carried in checked or hand baggage.

The following items are completely prohibited from aircraft:

Explosives, or any substances or equipment with the capacity to explode, firearms and ammunition.

The following items may not be carried on board and should be placed in your checked baggage:

• Any item which may be used as a weapon. (eg Penknife, scissors, razorblades and other sharp objects.)
• Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGS), with exceptions:
  • Items of 100mls or less, which in total fit into one small transparent bag 20 x 20 cm. This bag is to be presented at the security point for visual inspection and x-ray screening. Any LAGS of larger size should be packed in your checked baggage as they will be confiscated at the security point. People passing through the screening point will also be subject to random frisk searches. Passengers will also be required to remove any bulky coats or jackets and present them for x-ray screening.These rules apply to drinks, creams, perfumes, sprays, gels, toothpaste, lipstick, lip balm and similar substances.
  • Medicine Medicine or medical devices that are required for the duration of the flight are exempt from LAGs restrictions. Passengers are recommended (but not required) to bring along supporting documentation (ID cards, letters from doctors etc) regarding their medication needs. It is also recommended that the label on the prescription medications match the passengers boarding pass.Medicines may include the following:
    – essential prescribed medicines, including angina spray;
    – essential non-prescribed medicines;
    – children’s medicines;
    – insulin, hypodermic needles, epipen;
    – contact lens solution, where solutions minimum quantity exceeds 100ml;
    – inhaler (with spare canisters to be packed in checked baggage).
  • Baby Products
    Baby products required for the flight are exempt from LAGs restrictions. Where the volume of baby food is deemed excessive, it is will not be allowed through the screening point.Baby products include:
    – baby milk;
    – sterilised water;
    – baby juice;
    – baby food in liquid, gel or paste form;
    – powdered baby food;
    – wet wipes.
  • Customs and Duty FreeYour personal concession allows you to bring into Tonga free of duty two cartons of cigarettes (not exceeding 500 grams) and 2.25 litres of potable spirits or 4.5 litres of wine or beer for persons over the age of 18 years.Passengers are able to purchase LAGs within the departure area of an airport. Duty free goods in sealed duty free bags may be carried on board. Other items, such as drinks purchased from cafés and shops may not and should be consumed or disposed of prior to boarding.If a passenger purchases LAGs inside a departure area, exits and attempts to re-enter, the LAGs will not be permitted through the screening point, regardless of the fact they were purchased beyond the screening point.Travellers transiting in Australia to another international destination will have duty free good purchased in Tonga or other overseas points confiscated.

• Tonga is generally disease free.
• The World Health Organization encourages all travelers, regardless of destination, to obtain Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid and Tetanus vaccinations before the start of their trip.
• Tonga has seen sporadic outbreaks of Dengue Fever and visitors are advised to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
• Other hazards are those common to all tropical destinations; sun, dehydration, diarrhea caused by unwashed foods or change of diet.
• Bottled water is readily available.

Ministry of Health Website: Ministry of Health Tonga