Remember it's not just about whether you can get it on board, it's also about whether you want to lug the weight around.

This is what the Ciba Vision web site said to do.I didn't know how easy it would be to find an optician,

Every high st has at least one. Which airport are you flying in to? A lot have a branch of boots and you could pick up the solution on arrival.

mmmmmmmm Think i might start a business at the airport, a sort of "pick up essentials here" place where people could pre order contact lens solution, sim cards, food for self catering etc.

The only place I've been able to find mousse in a small container is Wal-mart.