Global flight baggage guide
Can I bring an e-cigarette or vape on a plane?
Electronic smoking devices are generally cabin items, not checked-baggage items. Use and charging restrictions can be stricter than carriage rules.
Scope
Aviation carriage baseline only; destination tobacco laws and airline onboard-use policies are separate.
Before-you-fly checklist
- 1Keep the device and spare cells in the cabin.
- 2Protect it from accidental activation.
- 3Check destination law and airline no-use/no-charge rules.
Reviewed: 2026-09-09
Official sources
Rules vary by airline and route
Always verify important restrictions with your airline and the official security authority before departure.