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Customs & Security

Customs in Cabo San Lucas

Customs and security are important at SJD Airport. The Mexican Customs Authorities at SJD Airport provide information (in Spanish) regarding imports to and exports from Mexico.

Restricted Hazardous Items

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To ensure the safety of our customers and employees, SJD will no longer accept smart bags with non-removable lithium-ion batteries and they will not be permitted as carry-on or checked baggage flight.

Hoverboards or any lithium battery powered self-balancing personal transportation devices are also not permitted as both carry-on and checked baggage by all airlines.

Spare batteries for other devices, fuel cells, and e-cigarettes are permitted in carry-on baggage only. If your carry-on bag contains these items and is gate checked, they must be removed and carried in the cabin.

Prescription Drugs in Mexico

Please note that it’s illegal to bring into Mexico many over-the-counter medicines commonly used in the United States. This can include inhalers, some allergy and sinus medications. Mexico strongly regulates products that contain stimulants (medicines that contain pseudoephedrine, such as Actifed, Sudafed, and Vicks inhalers) or codeine is prohibited.

Individuals are advised to carry a copy of the prescription or doctor’s letter but it is still possible that you may be subject to arrest for arriving in Mexico with substances in these lists. A list of narcotics that are prohibited in Mexico can be found at http://www.aduanas-mexico.com.mx.

Is Cannabis legal in Mexico?

Prohibited & Permissible Items in Mexico

Duty-Free Allowance

The duty-free allowance is a tax exemption granted by the Mexican Government to a national or foreign passenger for certain merchandise they bring into Mexico.

Are guns allowed in Mexico?

Firearms in Mexico

Firearms in Mexico are strictly prohibited. Importing weapons, ammunition, cartridges, explosive, and related chemical substances to Mexico requires the appropriate permits. Your failure to obtain a valid firearm permit may be deemed as an offense and may even be punishable by imprisonment.

Are Fireworks Allowed in Mexico?

No. The transportation of explosives including materials and ingredients to make explosives are not permitted in Los Cabos Airport. Fireworks and sparklers are flammable and are manufactured from explosive materials. They are considered hazardous and forbidden on any aircraft in checked baggage or carry-on bags.

Are fireworks allowed in Mexico?

This applies to all varieties including, but not limited to aerial repeater fireworks, aerial shell fireworks, bottle rockets, chasers, firecrackers, flying spinners, fountains, ground spinners, missiles, parachute fireworks, poppers, Roman candles, skyrockets, smoke fireworks, snakes, snaps, sparklers, strobes, and colored wheels.

Security at SJD Los Cabos Airport

Los Cabos Airport has full-time security staff on the property 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 365 days a year. If you have an emergency please call 911. If you need general security assistance or questions please visit our page on Cabo Airport Security or call +52 624 146 5111.

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Efficient and Secure: Cabo Airport Customs & Security for Smooth Travel

Cabo Airport Customs & Security is committed to ensuring a seamless and secure travel experience for all passengers. Our dedicated customs and security teams work diligently to expedite the customs clearance process, making your entry or exit from Cabo a hassle-free endeavor. With state-of-the-art security measures in place, we prioritize the safety and well-being of our travelers. Whether arriving or departing, you can trust Cabo Airport Customs & Security to provide efficient and stringent protocols, allowing you to focus on your journey with peace of mind.

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Amenities at Los Cabos Airport

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