Can I bring it?
Can I bring camera on a plane?
Can I bring camera on a plane?
Rule at a glance
Camera baggage decision
- Carry-on
- Allowed
- Keep valuable electronics and spare batteries in the cabin.
- Checked baggage
- Review the official item rule
- Remove spare batteries and protect the camera from damage.
- Scope
- This answer is based on published guidance from U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. It addresses departure-security screening; your airline, transit point and destination country can apply additional restrictions.
Send this rule directly to the person you are travelling with.
Why?
Cameras with installed batteries are generally permitted. Spare batteries follow separate cabin-only rules.
Estimated packing weight: about 700 g each · editable in My Bag
Before you fly
- 1Check the departure-security rule and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration source again before travel.
- 2Check the item’s components, sharp parts, battery and fuel status.
- 3Also check your operating airline’s baggage policy and destination import rules.
Official source
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
Last verified · Sep 2026
Rules vary by airline and route
Always verify important restrictions with your airline and the official security authority before departure.Frequently asked questions
Can I bring camera in carry-on baggage?
Keep valuable electronics and spare batteries in the cabin.
Can I pack camera in checked baggage?
Remove spare batteries and protect the camera from damage.