The ban on objects such as toothpaste and perfume being carried through airport security in hand luggage will be lifted at UK airports in November.
The banning of all-but-essential liquids in hand luggage was introduced after the thwarting last month of an alleged plot to blow up planes.
Under a new Europe-wide agreement to be approved next week, passengers will be able to carry on board 100ml containers of liquid in a transparent plastic bag.
Since the tightening of restrictions on August 10 passengers leaving UK airports for non-United States destinations have been allowed to take liquids in carry-on luggage as long as the items were bought after travellers have passed through security checks.
But those travelling to America cannot take liquids on board even if purchased at "airside" outlets.
Earlier this week, US authorities said liquids could be taken on board flights leaving America if they were purchased from secure airport stores.
On August 10, all carry-on bags were banned, leading to huge queues at airports and numerous flight delays and cancellations.
After a few days, smaller hand luggage was permitted to be taken on board and last week the DfT announced that larger bags would once again be permitted on planes.
