Vape on a Plane - Carry-on and Battery Rules
Can you bring a vape on a plane? Cabin-only battery rules, no use on board, and airline/destination restrictions.
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Short answer
A vape contains a lithium battery, so it should not go in checked baggage. Using or charging it on board is prohibited, and some countries impose additional possession restrictions.
Carry-on baggage
Spare lithium batteries and power banks belong in the cabin, not in checked baggage. Battery terminals should be protected against short circuit.
Checked baggage
Power banks and spare lithium batteries should not be placed in checked baggage. Devices with an installed battery can be subject to different rules.
Airport security
Check the Wh rating printed on the battery. Airlines may apply additional limits on quantity, capacity and in-flight use.
Check your departure airport
General rules are not always enough. Liquid limits and screening procedures can differ by airport, so check the airport you are actually flying from.
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring vape on a plane on a plane?
Yes, but the exact rule depends on whether it is in carry-on or checked baggage. For carry-on the answer is: with restrictions.
Can vape on a plane go in carry-on baggage?
Spare lithium batteries and power banks belong in the cabin, not in checked baggage. Battery terminals should be protected against short circuit.
Are the rules the same at every airport?
General rules are not always enough. Liquid limits and screening procedures can differ by airport, so check the airport you are actually flying from.
E-cigarettes - battery rules plus local law
An e-cigarette combines lithium-battery transport rules with destination-country rules for devices and liquids.
- Carry the device in the cabin and protect it from accidental activation.
- Do not use or charge the device on board.
- Check whether the device and e-liquid may legally be imported at your destination.
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