Gluten-free food at 10 European airports: what each says
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6 of 10 big European airports say on their own websites that they offer gluten-free food: Amsterdam Schiphol, Manchester, Munich, Vienna, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Rome Fiumicino. Frankfurt, Berlin, Milan Malpensa and London Heathrow publish no general gluten-free line. Most airports let you take food you need for a special diet through security. Updated October 2026.
What should I do before an airport day?
Coeliac UK’s advice for eating out works at the airport too: explain that gluten-free is a health necessity and not a dietary choice, and check that the fryer and utensils used for gluten-free food are kept for it. Confirm your order before you eat, and if you’re still in doubt, don’t eat it.
Pack a sealed, labelled gluten-free snack. Solid food is allowed through security, and most airports on this page exempt liquids you need for a special diet; liquid limits differ by terminal, so check your airport’s own page.
No airport here publishes a dietary contact. Assistance is booked through your airline, usually 48 hours ahead.
What does each airport say?
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Airport · AmsterdamGluten-free food: Yes: a dedicated page on gluten-free food, with outlets before and after security; in our Atlas: LEON, Grab&Fly, Bread! and Dutch Kitchen. “That’s why every restaurant at Schiphol has a list with all the allergens that can be found in their dishes.” schiphol.nl ↗
Shops: The airport lists Albert Heijn supermarkets (before security) and a pharmacy. schiphol.nl ↗
Liquids and food at security: Liquids in 100 ml containers; medication, dietary supplements and baby food are always allowed: “You are always allowed to bring medication, dietary supplements and baby food with you that you need on your trip.” schiphol.nl ↗
Who to ask: Assistance through your airline; customer contact centre +31 20 7940800. schiphol.nl ↗
✓ Read on the airport’s own website · Oct 2026
Berlin Brandenburg (BER)
Airport · BerlinGluten-free food: Nothing on gluten-free food or allergens on the airport’s own pages.
Shops: The airport lists a REWE supermarket (rail level, before security) and a pharmacy (after security). ber.berlin-airport.de ↗
Liquids and food at security: Up to 2 litres per container at most checkpoints (checkpoints 2 and 4 keep 100 ml); liquid special diet food is exempt: “Liquid medicines (e.g. insulin) or liquid special food (e.g. baby food or other special dietary nutrition) required during the flight are exceptions to this rule.” ber.berlin-airport.de ↗
Who to ask: Mobility Service +49 30 6091 72744; book assistance through your airline 48 hours ahead. ber.berlin-airport.de ↗
✓ Read on the airport’s own website · Oct 2026
Frankfurt (FRA)
Airport · FrankfurtGluten-free food: Nothing from the airport itself; some restaurants’ own menus on its site only say to ask staff about allergens.
Shops: The airport lists ROSSMANN (THE SQUAIRE, before security), REWE To Go, tegut and pharmacies. frankfurt-airport.com ↗
Liquids and food at security: 2 litres at most checkpoints, 100 ml at some; special dietary products are exempt: “Medicines and special dietary products e.g. baby food” frankfurt-airport.com ↗
Who to ask: Book assistance through your airline 48 hours ahead; airport info +49 180 6372 4636. frankfurt-airport.com ↗
✓ Read on the airport’s own website · Oct 2026
London Heathrow (LHR)
Airport · LondonGluten-free food: No general statement and no gluten-free filter; in our Atlas: LEON in Terminal 2 and The Curator in Terminal 3. heathrow.com ↗
Shops: The airport lists M&S Food, Boots and WHSmith. heathrow.com ↗
Liquids and food at security: Containers up to 2 litres; baby food and medicines are named, special diet food isn’t: “You can carry liquids in containers of up to 2 litres through security at Heathrow. This applies at Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5.” heathrow.com ↗
Who to ask: Assistance through your airline 48 hours ahead; contact centre 0344 335 1801. heathrow.com ↗
✓ Read on the airport’s own website · Oct 2026
Manchester (MAN)
Airport · ManchesterGluten-free food: Yes: its restaurant directory has a “Gluten free” filter (6 outlets in Terminal 2; in our Atlas: Giraffe and San Carlo), plus its own allergen note: “Whilst every precaution is taken within all units to prevent cross-contamination, a risk of trace amounts of allergens may still be present in the food and drink preparation areas.” manchesterairport.co.uk ↗
Shops: The airport lists Boots, M&S Simply Food, Sainsbury’s and WHSmith. manchesterairport.co.uk ↗
Liquids and food at security: Still 100 ml; liquid dietary food is exempt with a prescription: “you can take prescription medication in containers over 100ml through Security (including liquid dietary foodstuffs and inhalers).” manchesterairport.co.uk ↗
Who to ask: Assistance for passengers with disabilities: emailusforconfidence@ABM.com; book through your airline. manchesterairport.co.uk ↗
✓ Read on the airport’s own website · Oct 2026
Milan Malpensa (MXP)
Airport · MilanGluten-free food: Nothing: none of its 54 food outlets mentions gluten.
Shops: The airport lists a Carrefour Express (Terminal 1, before security). milanomalpensa-airport.com ↗
Liquids and food at security: Terminal 1: 2 litres; Terminal 2: 100 ml. Dietary products may go outside the bag: “You can take medicines, dietary products and foodstuffs for children out of the reclosable bag and in your hand luggage.” milanomalpensa-airport.com ↗
Who to ask: PRM call centre 02.232323, prm@seamilano.eu; request 48 hours ahead through your airline. milanomalpensa-airport.com ↗
✓ Read on the airport’s own website · Oct 2026
Munich (MUC)
Airport · MunichGluten-free food: Yes: 32 outlet pages list gluten-free dishes among the alternatives; in our Atlas: Airbräu Next to Heaven, Dallmayr Bistro and Hans im Glück. “Of course, in addition to the regular dishes, the following alternatives are also available: Vegan dishes Vegetarian options Gluten-free dishes” munich-airport.com ↗
Shops: The airport lists Edeka and REWE supermarkets and pharmacies. munich-airport.de ↗
Liquids and food at security: Up to 2 litres per container; special food needed on the flight is allowed: “Medikamente und Spezialnahrung (z. B. Babynahrung und Diabetikerkost), die für die Dauer des Fluges unbedingt benötigt werden” munich-airport.de ↗
Who to ask: Mobility Service only through your airline, 48 hours ahead. munich-airport.de ↗
✓ Read on the airport’s own website · Oct 2026
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
Airport · ParisGluten-free food: Yes, in general terms: the airport says its menus include gluten-free options: “with a wide range of menus catering to all diets and preferences (including vegetarian and gluten-free options).” parisaeroport.fr ↗
Shops: The airport lists Relay and Monop’Daily. parisaeroport.fr ↗
Liquids and food at security: Still 100 ml; no dietary exception published: “For example, when departing from Paris airports, liquids over 100mL are not allowed in cabin baggage (unless purchased after security checks).” parisaeroport.fr ↗
Who to ask: Assistance through your airline 48 hours ahead; airport line 3950 (from France). parisaeroport.fr ↗
✓ Read on the airport’s own website · Oct 2026
Rome Fiumicino (FCO)
Airport · RomeGluten-free food: Yes: the airport says its restaurants include gluten-free options, and its gluten-free map (May 2026) lists outlets by area; the map notes that the products are packaged and/or frozen at the source: “Per coloro che seguono diete specifiche, l’elenco dei ristoranti a Fiumicino offre anche opzioni gluten-free e kosher” adr.it ↗
Shops: Nothing published.
Liquids and food at security: Up to 2 litres since July 2025; liquids for a special diet are exempt: “Exceptions to the restrictions apply to LAGs (Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels) required during the trip for medical purposes or special dietary needs, including baby food.” adr.it ↗
Who to ask: ADR assistance service; switchboard +39 06 65951. adr.it ↗
✓ Read on the airport’s own website · Oct 2026
Vienna (VIE)
Airport · ViennaGluten-free food: Yes: its restaurant directory has a “Gluten-free” filter (16 of 50 places; in our Atlas: Henry, Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar). The airport doesn’t explain what the tag means, so ask. “Fast Food Gluten-free Lactose-free Take-away Typically Austrian Vegan Vegetarian View of apron” viennaairport.com ↗
Shops: The airport lists a Billa supermarket (also tagged gluten-free in its directory) and a pharmacy. viennaairport.com ↗
Liquids and food at security: Containers up to 2,000 ml; solid food is allowed. No dietary exception published: “Liquids (up to a container size of 2000 ml) and electrical/electronic devices may remain in cabin bag.” viennaairport.com ↗
Who to ask: Assistance through your airline 48 hours ahead; contact centre +43-1-7007-0. viennaairport.com ↗
✓ Read on the airport’s own website · Oct 2026
Questions
Which European airports offer gluten-free food?
On their own websites: Amsterdam Schiphol (a dedicated gluten-free page), Manchester and Vienna (a gluten-free filter in their restaurant directories), Munich (gluten-free dishes on 32 outlet pages), and Paris Charles de Gaulle and Rome Fiumicino (general gluten-free lines). Frankfurt, Berlin, Milan Malpensa and London Heathrow publish no general line.
Can I take gluten-free food through airport security?
Solid food is allowed at the airports on this page. Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Manchester, Milan Malpensa and Rome Fiumicino also exempt liquids or food you need for a special diet; Schiphol allows medication, dietary supplements and baby food. Liquid limits differ by terminal, so check your airport’s page.
Is airport food safe for coeliacs?
We can’t say that about any airport outlet. Manchester says itself that trace amounts of allergens may be present, and Vienna doesn’t explain its gluten-free tag. Tell staff you have coeliac disease, ask how the food is prepared, and carry a sealed snack.
Who do I contact about food at the airport?
None of these airports publishes a dietary contact. Book assistance through your airline, usually 48 hours ahead; each card lists the airport’s own contact.
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Sources: each airport’s own website, read on 4 October 2026 (Paris Charles de Gaulle and Rome Fiumicino: archived copies of their own pages, checked live in a browser on 4 October 2026); our Atlas for the restaurants we name; Coeliac UK, hints and tips for eating out (checked 4 October 2026).
Reviewed against the HTGF methodology: every claim sourced, every listing tiered and dated. This article is practical guidance, not medical advice.
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