Can you take vapes abroad?
Can you take vapes abroad?
September 28, 2024
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Travelling abroad with your vape can be confusing, and unanswered questions may arise. A guide has been put together to showcase what popular airlines travelling out of the UK have to say on the subject.
When it comes to travelling on an aeroplane with your electronic cigarette and e-liquid, most airlines adhere to similar rules. Here is what we discovered…
Rules to follow when travelling abroad with your vape
- Vape supplies (vape kits and e-liquids) must be packed in your carry-on items only. Avoid placing e-cigarettes in your checked luggage.
- Using your e-cigarette on the aeroplane is strictly prohibited. Store your vape devices unused in carry-on baggage throughout the flight.
- Charging your electronic cigarette on the aircraft is not allowed.
- Ensure your vape supplies are in a protected carry-case to prevent damage or unintentional activation.
- Before you travel, familiarize yourself with the vaping laws of your destination country. Some countries either limit, regulate, or completely prohibit the import, export, or use of e-cigarettes. In such countries, customs might confiscate your vape, and violators could face substantial fines or even imprisonment.
- Vaping is not permissible in airport lounges; it is only allowed in designated smoking areas.
Vaping at UK Airports
Vaping is prohibited at all UK airports. However, there may be designated smoking or vaping areas where vaping could be allowed.
Below is a breakdown of the primary airports in the UK and their specific vaping and e-cigarette usage policies.
If your departure airport is not listed, ensure you research their individual vaping regulations before your visit.
Aberdeen Airport
Although Aberdeen Airport’s website does not explicitly detail vape usage, it is advisable to adhere to the smoking regulations for vape use.
Vaping might be permitted only in designated smoking areas, with violators risking a £50 fine for vaping indoors.
An airside designated smoking area has been recently introduced, allowing vaping at a cost of £1. Smoking is strictly banned anywhere inside the terminal after security, except in designated areas.
Belfast City Airport
Terminal smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is proh…
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Starting your holiday can be stressful due to the time-consuming airport security process. When traveling with vaping products, ensure correct storage according to UK regulations. Follow our guide for a smooth security process.
E-liquids
- Containers must not exceed 100ml/100g (3.4oz).
- E-liquids must be in a 1-litre (1 quart), transparent, re-sealable plastic bag (20x20cm max).
- If your tank has e-liquid, store it in the same plastic bag as other liquids.
- Containers larger than 100ml are not accepted, even partially filled.
- One plastic bag per passenger is allowed.
Batteries
Remove device and spare batteries for scanning.
- Store device in carry-on baggage.
- Maximum of two spare lithium batteries per person in carry-on baggage.
- Handle device and batteries with care to prevent accidents.
- Inform cabin crew if there are any issues.
Coils
Spare coils or cartridges can be in hand luggage.
Disposables
Sealed disposables should be hand luggage. Check destination country’s regulations.
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Empty refillable tanks before flight to prevent leaks and breakage.
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Device Storage
Keep device in hand luggage or on person, switched off. No vaping on the plane.
Disposable Vapes
Store securely in hand luggage.
Prohibited: Vaping
No vaping on commercial flights, strictly enforced.
Stealth Vaping
Avoid vaping discreetly to prevent issues with fellow passengers.
Vaping in the Toilet
Using vape in the toilet sets off smoke alarms due to detectors.
Alternatives to Vaping
Consider NRTs like patches or gum for nicotine cravings onboard.
Abroad Vaping
Each country has its own regulations on vaping. Check local laws before travel.
Restricted
Check laws before travel. Follow public vaping regulations to avoid fines. Verify legal age to vape in the destination.
United Kingdom
Spain
France
Italy
United States
Greece
Portugal
Netherlands
Ireland
Germany
Belgium
Morocco
Cyprus
Poland
Switzerland
Malta
Croatia
Tunisia
Egypt
Czech Republic
Iceland
Hungary
Denmark
Madeira
South Africa
Bulgaria
Canada
Norway
San Marino
Finland
Sweden
Cape Verde
Romania
Vietnam
New Zealand
Slovakia
Latvia
Slovenia
Lithuania
Estonia
Israel
Luxembourg
Moldova
Fiji
China
Ecuador
Georgia
Honduras
Maldives
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Countries where vaping is illegal
Around the world, most countries do not have issues with vaping, except for a few that have strict regulations. It is important to stay informed and check the latest information before traveling to these destinations.
Governments worldwide frequently update their policies, so it’s essential to research before traveling and ensure your information is up-to-date.
When visiting these countries, it is necessary to leave your vape at home as using e-cigarettes is prohibited. Respecting the laws of the country is crucial to avoid any legal issues that may impact your trip.
Antigua and Barbuda – In Antigua and Barbuda, e-cigarettes are not available for purchase within the country, and bringing them into the country in personal luggage is also forbidden.
Argentina – The National Clinical Practice Guideline for Tobacco Cessation in Argentina discourages vaping due to safety concerns and lack of evidence.
Bahrain – Since 2013, the importation, sale, and distribution of vape devices have been banned in Bahrain.
Bhutan – As part of a ban on tobacco and related products, Bhutan prohibits the production and sale of E-Cigarettes.
Brazil – Despite being banned since 2009 in Brazil, a significant number of young people continue to use e-cigarettes. Health authorities found safety assessments unsatisfactory.
Brunei – Vape devices are prohibited for sale in Brunei. Usage is restricted where smoking is not allowed, but advertising and promotion are permitted.
Cambodia – Cambodia has laws banning the sale, consumption, and import of e-cigarettes.
Colombia – Colombian law classifies e-cigarette products as tobacco imitations, leading to a ban on their sale, manufacture, and marketing.
Cuba – Customs in Cuba are likely to confiscate E-Cigarettes brought into the country.
Ethiopia – Laws in Ethiopia prohibit the manufacture, distribution, and sale of e-cigarettes but allow their use without restrictions.
Gambia – In the Gambia, laws ban the manufacture, importation, and sale of e-cigarettes.
India – India banned E-Cigarettes in 2019, making it illegal to buy or bring them into the country.
Iran – The sale and distribution of e-cigarettes are illegal in Iran.
Japan – While nicotine-containing e-liquids are banned in Japan, vaping non-nicotine e-liquid is legal.
Korea – In North Korea, nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are prohibited.
Kuwait – Kuwait’s adherence to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control effectively bans e-cigarettes.
Laos
Lebanon – E-cigarettes are prohibited for sale and use in Lebanon where smoking is restricted. Limited forms of sponsorship are allowed.
Mauritius – Regulations in Mauritius ban the manufacture, import, distribution, and sale of e-cigarettes but do not restrict their use.
Mexico – Mexico recently banned the circulation and marketing of e-cigarettes and vaping devices.
Nepal – The Tobacco Product Control and Regulatory Directive of Nepal bans e-cigarettes and related activities.
Nicaragua – E-Cigarettes are banned in Nicaragua, and entry with a vape is prohibited.
Oman – In Oman, the sale and marketing of e-cigarettes are banned since 2015.
Panama – As of June 30, 2022, Panama prohibits the use, import, and sale of vape devices and e-liquids.
Qatar – Vaping has been banned in Qatar since 2014, with penalties for violations.
Seychelles – Seychelles has had prohibitions on imitation tobacco products like e-cigarettes, with reported bans on personal use imports. However, recent steps have been taken to legalize them under certain regulations.
Singapore – In Singapore, importing e-cigarettes is forbidden and likely to be confiscated by authorities.
Being caught with a vape in certain countries could lead to fines, imprisonment, or confiscation. In Singapore, possession of a vape could result in a fine of S $2,000 (approx. £1,200).
Sri Lanka – The ban in Sri Lanka covers the manufacturing, importing, selling, and offering for sale of e-cigarettes containing tobacco or not. All e-cigarettes fall under this ban.
Suriname – The regulations in Suriname forbid the importing, distributing, and selling of e-cigarettes.
Syria – Syria prohibits the use, production, marketing, sale, and purchase of e-cigarettes.
Thailand – Since 2014, Thailand has banned e-cigarettes and enforces strict penalties including fines and up to 10 years of imprisonment for violators.
Timor-Leste – The legislation in Timor-Leste outlaws the sale, advertising, and use of e-cigarettes in restricted smoking areas.
Turkmenistan – It is uncertain if e-cigarette use is prohibited in no-smoking areas in Turkmenistan, but sales and advertising are banned.
Uganda – The law in Uganda prohibits the import, manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of e-cigarettes and related products.
Uruguay – The regulations in Uruguay prohibit the commercialization, importation, and advertising of e-cigarettes, and their use is forbidden in designated no-smoking zones.
Vatican City
Venezuela
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Vaping Etiquette Abroad: A Guide to Responsible Vaping When Traveling Outside the UK
Vaping is common nowadays, and vapers appreciate the freedom it offers. However, when abroad, always respect local vaping laws and practices.
Consider these tips for demonstrating proper vaping etiquette while overseas:
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Research local laws before traveling to avoid breaking any vaping regulations.
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Even if vaping is allowed indoors, be considerate of others and acquire permission before doing so.
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Avoid vaping near others’ faces as it can be intrusive. Maintain a respectful distance while vaping.
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Avoid exposing children to secondhand vapor as it may be harmful to them.
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Practice mindfulness in public places, especially around non-vapers or in crowded areas.
By adhering to these guidelines and showing respect, you can ensure a positive experience for everyone while vaping abroad.
Bringing Your Favourite E-Liquids Back to the UK: A Guide
Are you a vaper who enjoys trying new e-liquids abroad? You can bring back e-liquids with higher nicotine strengths for personal use, as long as they adhere to specific regulations.
Remember that each e-liquid bottle must not exceed 100ml and should be stored in a clear plastic bag while traveling.
Non-compliance with these rules could lead to confiscation of your e-liquids at the airport.
Be prepared and follow regulations before returning to the UK.
Airlines flying from Manchester and Heathrow Airport
Please note: The provided information was accurate as of 1 Feb 2023. Verify with your respective airlines for the latest travel and safety guidelines regarding vaping and restricted items.
What are their individual rules regarding vaping and flying?
EasyJet
E-cigarettes and spare batteries are allowed in cabin bags only. Smoking is strictly prohibited on EasyJet flights.
For more details, click here
Ryanair
E-cigs are permitted during the flight but not for use. Checked-in luggage should not contain e-cigs.
Learn more about Ryanair’s policies here
American Airlines
Carry e-cigarettes in your hand luggage only; they are not allowed in checked bags.
Access additional information from American Airlines here
Delta Airlines
Battery-powered smoking devices are permitted in carry-on bags only. Use on board is prohibited.
For further guidance, click here
Eastern Airways
No smoking, including e-cigarettes, is permitted on Eastern Airways flights or in lounges. Specific conditions apply to carrying e-cigs on board.
- Carry on person only
- No refills
- Strict compliance is mandatory
Need more details about traveling on Eastern Airways? Click here
Aer Lingus
Maximum of two spare lithium ion batteries allowed per person.
Refer to the January 2022 Guide To Dangerous Goods for more information.
For additional information on flying with Aer Lingus Click here
Aegean Air
Carry electronic cigarettes, including e-cigars and other personal vaporizers containing batteries, for personal use only in your carry-on baggage. Prohibited in checked baggage.
Prohibited to recharge these devices or batteries while on the aircraft. Take precautions to prevent accidental activation.
Carry spare/loose batteries, like lithium batteries, in your carry-on baggage only. Protect them from short circuits.
For more details on flying with Aegean Air Click here
Air Canada
No information regarding e-cigs listed.
E-Liquids
You may bring e-liquids on the plane in containers of 100 ml/ 100 g (3.4 oz.) or less. Larger containers will be confiscated at security.
Place containers in a clear, closed, and re-sealable plastic bag not exceeding 1 liter. One bag per passenger allowed.
For further information regarding Air Canada travel Click here
Air France
Electronic cigarettes, such as e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes, etc., are allowed but must be in a protective case. Using or charging these during the flight is not allowed.
- In cabin: On your person and powered off
- In the hold: Not allowed
- No prior approval necessary
- Protection required for each spare battery to prevent short circuits
For more info about flying with Air France Click here
Air Malta
Electronic cigarettes, also known as ‘personal vaporizers’ or ‘electronic nicotine delivery systems,’ can cause fires due to the accidental activation of their heating elements.
Lithium batteries are considered dangerous goods and must meet strict transportation requirements.
Compliance with Lithium battery regulations is essential, and excessive or unacceptable batteries may not be permitted for further transportation.
For detailed guidelines on Air Malta travel Click here
Air Transat
Crew will not tolerate disruptive behavior on board, including violation of smoking rules, which includes electronic cigarettes.
Unused electronic cigarettes must be stored in carry-on baggage. Stowing in checked baggage is not allowed. Note the restriction on bringing them to Cuba.
Liquids
Carry liquids in containers of 100ml/100g (3.4 oz) in one plastic bag not exceeding one liter; one bag per passenger. Opaque bags with any size of liquid containers are prohibited through security.
For additional flying tips with Air Transat Click here
British Airways
E-Cigarettes
Refer to local laws as regulations regarding e-cigarettes may vary. Place items in hand baggage to prevent activation; usage on the plane is prohibited.
Liquids
Most countries impose restrictions on liquids, gels, creams, and aerosols in the cabin, including e-cigarette liquids. If cabin baggage is checked, remove e-cigarettes for carrying in the cabin.
For more information about British Airways travel Click here
Brussels Airlines
Carry electronic smoking devices in carry-on baggage, but usage on board is not allowed.
For Rwanda Flights: Do not bring e-cigarettes to Rwanda, as they are strictly prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage.
For travel guidance with Brussels Airlines Click here
Cathay Pacific
Prohibited items in checked baggage but allowed in carry-on baggage with compliance.
AnVaporisers, like electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), are frequently powered by batteries and replicate the experience of tobacco smoking through heated vapour. Each unit contains a heating element that generates aerosol, commonly called a personal vaporiser or electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS).
While on board, passengers are allowed to carry electronic cigarettes either on their person or in their cabin baggage. However, usage on the plane is forbidden, and these devices should not be stored in checked luggage. The recharging of e-cigarettes or their batteries while airborne is not allowed.
To prevent accidental activation, each electronic cigarette should be individually safeguarded.
Importing electronic cigarettes into Hong Kong, India, Singapore, and Taiwan is strictly prohibited. For specific information on the bans on e-cigarettes in these countries, please refer to our Banned items page.
Details on E-cigarettes and E-liquids (Hong Kong, India, Singapore, and Taiwan)
Passengers are not permitted to bring electronic cigarette devices and similar products into Hong Kong, India, Singapore, and Taiwan. Travelers should consult the respective national regulations for precise guidelines, as these may vary by country.
The Hong Kong SAR Government has enforced a ban on the import, marketing, production, sale, or possession of alternative smoking products, heated tobacco goods, and herbal cigarettes. This prohibition extends to personal use as well. Passengers arriving in or departing from Hong Kong must not carry these items in their checked or carry-on bags. However, transiting passengers are exempt from these restrictions.
For further details, please visit the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare in Taiwan has implemented a ban on electronic cigarette devices (e-cigarettes) and their liquids (e-liquids) under the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act. Consequently, bringing these products into Taiwan is prohibited.
For more information, visit the Taipei Customs website
The Ministry of Health in Singapore has instituted a ban on electronic cigarette devices (e-cigarettes), including all electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), heated tobacco products, and e-liquids in accordance with the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act or TCASA. Consequently, the import, distribution, sale, purchase, usage, and possession of these items are forbidden in Singapore.
Refer to the Singapore Health Sciences Authority website or the Singapore Ministry of Health website
To learn more about Cathay Pacific’s policies, click here
Emirates
E-cigarettes (including e-cigars, e-pipes, Electric Portable Incense (Perfume) Burner, or other personal vaporizers) with batteries must be individually shielded to prevent unintended activation.
For additional guidelines on flying with Emirates, click here
Etihad Airways
May I bring an electronic cigarette on my flight?
Etihad Airways permits the carriage of electronic cigarettes on their flights, although the use of these devices is strictly prohibited. Smoking, which includes the use of lighters, matches, or e-cigarettes, is not allowed anywhere on board, even in the lavatories.
Electronic cigarettes are only allowed in cabin baggage and should not be included in checked luggage.
For more details on flying with Etihad Airways, click here
Eurowings
- Ensure e-cigarettes are turned off and guarded against accidental activation.
- Protect devices from damage, such as by securely packaging them.
- Prohibit their use or charging while on board.
Note: Vaping fluids may meet the criteria for dangerous goods and could be prohibited.
For more information on flying with Eurowings, please visit their website.
Icelandair
Battery-operated e-cigarettes, vaporizers, vape pens, atomizers, and electronic nicotine delivery systems must be carried exclusively in the cabin (either in carry-on baggage or on your person).
Using these devices during the flight is strictly prohibited. Recharging these devices or their batteries during the flight is not allowed, and passengers must take precautions to prevent unintended activation. Spare batteries should be individually safeguarded to prevent short circuits.
For further details on flying with Icelandair, click here
Jet2
E-cigarettes (including e-cigars, e-pipes, and other personal vaporizers) with batteries must be individually protected to avoid accidental activation. Lithium metal batteries should not exceed 2g in content, and lithium ion batteries should not exceed a Watt-hour rating of 100Wh. Recharging these devices and/or batteries on the aircraft is prohibited.
PLEASE NOTE: Limited to two devices per passenger.
To learn more about flying with Jet2, click here
KLM
Electronic Cigarettes
On most routes, passengers are allowed to have an electronic cigarette and extra batteries if kept on their person during the flight. Unfortunately, e-cigarettes cannot be stored in hand baggage. Please be aware that regulations may vary from country to country. It is recommended to check the legal restrictions of the countries you are traveling to.
Using, recharging, or charging an electronic cigarette or its batteries is strictly prohibited on board.
Liquids
You are permitted to bring shampoo and other liquids in small containers up to 100ml each. Consolidate all liquids in one transparent and sealed plastic bag with a combined volume of up to 1 litre. If you require more, these can be packed in your checked baggage.
To gather additional information on flying with KLM, click here
Loganair
General rules for both lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries:
It is advisable to transport Personal Electronic Devices containing lithium batteries in carry-on luggage. If this is not feasible and they are in checked baggage, precautions should be taken to prevent accidental activation.
Spare batteries (those not integrated into Personal Electronic Devices) MUST be:
- kept in original retail packaging;
- placed separately in a plastic bag like those provided at airport security checkpoints for liquids and gels; or
- tape the exposed terminals to safeguard against short circuits.
To learn more about flying with Loganair, click here
Lufthansa
E-cigarettes may be carried along on most routes, along with additional batteries, as long as they are with you throughout the flight. However, electronic cigarettes may not be included in your hand luggage. Please keep in mind that regulations can differ per country. We recommend checking the legal limitations of your destination countries.
Using, recharging, or charging an electronic cigarette or its batteries is strictly prohibited during the flight.
Lithium batteries power e-cigarettes and similar vaporising devices like e-cigars and e-pipes.
Rules
- To prevent accidental activation, e-cigarettes must be individually protected.
- Stow away e-cigarettes for the entire flight.
Prohibited
- Using on board
- Boarding with e-cigarettes
For more information about flying with Lufthansa, visit their website.
Qatar Airways
e-Cigarettes
Hand baggage
In your hand baggage, you can carry e-Cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes, and other personal vaporizers with batteries. Do not recharge the equipment or battery onboard.
Liquids and gels
Hand baggage
Liquids, gels, pastes, and aerosols up to 100ml (3.4oz) can be carried in your hand baggage. Larger containers are not accepted, even if partially filled.
Place your containers in a transparent, resealable bag no larger than 20x20cm (8x8in). Ensure all items fit comfortably in the plastic bag.
During screening, airport security will ask you to present your transparent bag of liquids separately.
For more information about flying with Qatar Airways, click here
SAS Scandinavian Airlines
E-Cigarettes
On SAS flights, electronic cigars, pipes, and cigarettes are not allowed for use. Keep these items in your carry-on for the entire journey.
Liquids in Carry-On
In your carry-on baggage, you can bring limited liquid items like toothpaste, lotion, mascara, and perfume:
- Each container must not exceed 100ml.
- All containers must be packed in one transparent, resealable bag (up to 1L).
Any container larger than 100ml, regardless of its contents, must go in checked baggage.
For more information about flying with SAS Scandinavian Airlines, click here
Singapore Airlines
E-cigarettes
E-cigarettes, personal vaporisers, or electronic nicotine delivery systems are allowed in carry-on or on your person where local laws permit. Using e-cigarettes in the cabin is never allowed.
An e-cigarette powered by a lithium battery is a portable electronic device subject to PED restrictions. Each e-cigarette must not exceed 100Wh or 2g of lithium content. You can carry up to 15 PEDs in carry-on baggage or on your person, including those in checked baggage.
In Singapore, buying, using, or possessing imitation tobacco products like e-cigarettes is illegal.
For more information about flying with Singapore Airlines, click here
Swiss Airlines
Electronic cigarettes
- Include e-cigars and other vaporizers with batteries.
- Allowed only in hand baggage.
- Do not use or recharge them onboard.
- Prevent accidental activation of electronic cigarettes.
For more information about flying with Swiss Airlines, click here
Tap Air Portugal
During the flight, the following devices are not allowed for safety reasons:
Electronic cigarettes can be carried in hand luggage but cannot be used during the flight.
For more information about flying with Tap Air Portugal, click here
TUI Airways
Carry e-cigarettes and their batteries in hand baggage with no onboard use or recharging.
Battery safety is crucial to prevent fires. Specific restrictions apply:
Lithium batteries: Lithium-Ion, Lithium-Polymer, or Lithium-Metal batteries can be carried if correctly installed in devices like laptops, phones, or cameras.
Spare batteries and mobile chargers are not allowed in checked baggage and must be in carry-on baggage only.
For more information about flying with TUI Airways, click here
Turkish Airlines
Portable electronic devices with lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries or standard batteries, like watches or phones, are allowed.
There is no specific mention of electronic cigarettes.
For more information about flying with Turkish Airlines, click here
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Air Mauritius
E-cigarettes are only allowed in hand baggage.
Exceptions for Lithium Powered items: Only rechargeable Lithium and Lithium polymer batteries not exceeding 100 watt hours and with a Lithium metal content not exceeding 2g per battery. Larger batteries require Airline approval. Spare batteries are not allowed in hold baggage.
For more information about flying with Air Mauritius, visit their website.
Finnair
May I use an electronic cigarette during my flight?
All our flights are non-smoking flights. This applies also to artificial cigarettes. Please carry electronic cigarettes in your carry-on baggage.
(YES) May be transported as carry-on baggage
(NO) May not be transported as checked baggage
(YES) Electronic cigarettes may not be used or recharged during the flight
Liquids
(YES) May be transported as carry-on baggage with several restrictions
(YES) May be transported as checked baggage
You can take as carry-on baggage: Liquids in containers of max. 100ml packed in a single, transparent, re-sealable 1-litre plastic bag.
For more information about flying with Finnair, click here
Iceland Air
E-Cigarettes
Battery-powered e-cigarettes, vaporizers, vape pens, atomizers, and electronic nicotine delivery systems may only be carried in the aircraft cabin (in carry-on baggage or on your person).
It is prohibited to use these devices during the flight. Recharging of these devices and/or batteries on board the aircraft is not permitted, and the passenger must take measures to prevent accidental activation. Spare batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits.
Lithium Battery Restrictions
Rules for carry-on baggage
- Lithium batteries can be placed in carry-on baggage, either contained in the equipment or carried as spare batteries.
- Spare lithium batteries must be carried as carry-on baggage and should not be placed in checked baggage. This refers to batteries used for laptops and/or any spare batteries which can be used for the powering of electronic devices, such as cameras, cellphones, camcorders, and power banks.
- Since electronic devices with rechargeable lithium batteries can be a hazardous source of ignition, passengers are asked to pack small devices containing lithium batteries in their carry-on baggage.
- If your carry-on baggage is removed from the cabin and stowed in the hold, you must declare any lithium batteries before the bag is moved.
Rules for checked baggage
Passengers are requested to pack lithium batteries in their carry-on baggage, but they are not strictly forbidden in checked baggage as long as the batteries are contained in the equipment. Spare lithium batteries should never be placed in checked baggage.
Damaged, defective, or recalled lithium batteries and/or devices
It is forbidden to carry on board an aircraft any damaged, defective, or recalled lithium batteries or devices.
If a damaged, defective, or recalled battery or device is noticed to have been carried inadvertently on board an aircraft, the passenger concerned must keep the battery or device turned off, protect it from accidental activation (also disabling any features that may turn it on), keep it on their person, and not charge it at any time.
Immediately inform the cabin crew when a device is damaged, becomes hot, produces smoke, is lost, or falls into the seat structure.
For more information about flying with Iceland Air, click here
Japan Airlines
Electronic Cigarettes
The use of electronic cigarettes on the aircraft is prohibited as it may interrupt other passengers’ comfort or cause misunderstanding among other passengers.
For more information about flying with Japan Airlines, click here
Jet Blue
Electronic Cigarettes
Yes, you can travel with e-cigs and similar devices. However, there are restrictions in place to ensure the safety of our customers and crewmembers.
Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), vaporizers, vape pens, atomizers, and electronic nicotine delivery systems and spare batteries may only be carried in the aircraft cabin (in carry-on bags or on your person). The device must be in the off position and disconnected from the charging system and battery during all points of travel. Remove all electronic cigarette and vaping devices from carry-on bags if checked at the gate or planeside.
Vaporizer liquid is permitted in carry-on bags as long as it complies with the TSA liquid regulations, and is less than 3.4 oz and contained in a one quart plastic bag with other liquids as per the 3-1-1 guidelines.
Charging of the device and its batteries is prohibited on the aircraft. JetBlue does not permit smoking of the e-cigarettes at gate areas when embarking, disembarking, or while inside the aircraft at any time.
For more information about flying with Jet Blue, click here
Malaysia Airlines
Can I carry an E-Cigarette/Vape onboard?
- E-cigarettes including e-cigars and other personal vaporizers containing batteries must be removed and safely stowed in carry-on or cabin baggage only. These items MUST not be placed in your checked baggage.
- Smoking and recharging of these devices are not permitted onboard an aircraft.
For more information about flying with Malaysia Airlines, click here
Qantas Airlines
e-Cigarettes, personal vaping devices
What e-cigarette items you can carry and requirements of how to pack:
Airline approval required: No
Carry-on baggage: Yes
Checked baggage: No
The use and charging of all e-cigarettes and other personal vaporisers are not permitted onboard an aircraft.
Requirements
- Must be protected to prevent accidental activation.
- The use and charging of all e-cigarettes and other personal vaporisers are not permitted onboard an aircraft.
For more information about flying with Qantas Airlines, click here
Thai Airways
– Tourism Information
Electronic cigarettes are illegal in Thailand.
ENJOY YOUR THAILAND HOLIDAY, BUT PLEASE LEAVE THE ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES AT HOME. THEY’RE ILLEGAL HERE.
Bangkok, 22 September, 2017 – While electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are used around the world as a way of helping people quit smoking, travelers coming to Thailand should be aware that these devices are in fact illegal in the kingdom.
Anyone found breaking this law by using an electronic cigarette – or vaping – in Thailand could be arrested and face jail time, or a fine several times the value of the illegal item(s). This applies both to foreigners and Thais.
There have been recent incidents of foreign travelers who were unaware of the ban facing an on-the-spot fine or being arrested.
Many may ask why a device designed to aid people in quitting the habit is being banned. A government spokesman said the ban was introduced for health reasons and that it was originally suggested because electronic cigarettes were luring young people into smoking.
That ban has been in place since 2014.
Thus, travelers coming to Thailand are advised not to bring any electronic cigarettes with them, nor any item or equipment associated with e-cigarettes; such as, the liquid used in the device.
Likewise, travel agents or tour operators selling Thailand as a destination should make sure their clients are aware of the ban in place on electronic cigarettes.
Follow the guidance in this blog and the rules of the country you are visiting and you should have no problems vaping abroad. We hope we answered all the questions you may have about taking vapes abroad with you. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us; we are always happy to help. We hope you enjoyed this guide and thank you for reading!
