Can You Take Vapes on a Plane? A Complete Guide for Travelers

Travelling with a vape kit gives rise to many questions: can you take vapes on a plane? Is it allowed in hand luggage or checked baggage? What about vape juice or pods? How many can you bring? The rules can be somewhat complicated to follow since they tend to differ from airline to airline, from country to country, and even from one type of vape device to another. If you are travelling with disposable vapes, refillable pods, or e-cigs, it is best to learn what you can carry and what you cannot carry in order to avoid any sort of hassle at airport security.

We will explore the important regulations and recommendations to ensure the travel safety of your vaporizer, vape pods, batteries, and e-liquids. We will cover: items allowed versus items restricted, restrictions in hand luggage. What can never go in checked luggage? How to pack your vape juice and pods, battery precautions, and some tips to avoid confiscation or fine? We will also answer some of the burning questions: how many vapes can you take in hand luggage, can you take vape oil/e-liquid in hand luggage, and is it possible to vape while on board? By the end of this, you'll be confident that you are following all the rules so that your foray into travel goes on without a hitch!

Basic Rules – What Regulations Say

With regard to the main question, can you take vapes on a plane legally? The answer from most aviation authorities is yes, but with specific criteria. Vaping equipment, including electronic cigarettes, vape pods, and e-liquids, are treated like any other portable electronic devices with batteries and liquids, regarding which there are worldwide safety regulations. The risks posed by lithium are fire concern and by liquids are leakage concern. For example, UK guidance (CAA) says that vape devices must be in the cabin baggage (hand luggage) and not in checked baggage.

Also, liquids (including e-liquids) limited to 100ml or less in total per container when carried in hand luggage in a sealed, clear plastic bag. Device and battery switching off or possibly even separation from some devices might be recommended for safety. Mismanagement in packing may lead to confiscation or fines.

Hand Luggage v/s Checked Baggage – Where You Can Carry What

A major difference for the vaping and travelling world is between hand luggage (carry-on) and checked luggage (hold baggage). Here is what the various airline and airport rules state in general:

Your first instinct should be to pack your vape device, batteries, and liquids in your carry-on hand luggage. Check or hold luggage can be a lot trickier. Most airlines prohibit vapes in hold luggage altogether due to the risk lithium batteries could present as a result of pressure or in hot or cold compartments.

Liquids, Pods, and Vape Juice – Rules and Packing Tips

The most confusing part when travelling with vaping devices and managing the liquids: vape juice, e-liquid, pods with liquid, refillable tanks. Here are some rules and handy packing tips about:

• Liquid limits: Only liquids up to 100 ml need be in the hand luggage at most airports including e-liquids. The containers have to be put into a sealed clear plastic bag.
• Pods and tanks: Use sealed pods or empty tanks as far as possible. Empty refillable tanks or pods before flying to avoid leaks from cabin pressure changes.
• Sealing and protection: Liquid bottles should be packed upright in sealed packaging. Use leak-proof bags. Place the liquids bag at top in carry-on so it's easy to remove at security.

Note that even if you pack e-liquids in checked baggage, there still remains a risk of pressure, temperature, being crushed or leaking. It's better to have them in your cabin bag. Disposable vapes are already sealed, so their liquid pods are prefilled and sealing it makes things easier.

Battery & Device Safety

The highest risk area with vapes is batteries when travelling. Hereunder are the rules for safe travel:

• Lithium batteries: Many vape devices use lithium-ion batteries. Airport or airline rules would require that batteries are carried only in hand luggage. Spare or external batteries have to be protected (tape their terminals, store in original case or battery safety case) to avoid short circuits.
• Device turned off: Ensure that your e-cig or vape device is completely switched off (that is, not on sleep mode) on passing through security, as well as when up in the air. If activated by accident, it can risk safety and violate rules.
• Maximum number of spare batteries: Airlines sometimes would limit the number of spare batteries or devices one can carry. A certain watt-hour (Wh) rating maximum is allowed by some airlines for the spare batteries. When in doubt, check the capacity labels of the batteries.
• To prevent rollback or pressure problems: Tanks empty, or sealed, to prevent spillage. Rapid temperature changes and cabin pressure will literally spit the liquid out of a tank, damaging internal components.

Compliance with all these regulations helps avoid confiscation and fines and ultimately, the worst case scenarios of fire or damage to your gear.

Brick-Bar Vapes: Travel Safe and Airline Approved

Another advantage for Brick-Bar vapes like the AIR7000 and the AIR12000 is that they come with a pre-filled pod, with a mesh coil design and fast USB charging, all of which minimize the chance of leaks or failures with air travel. Off and properly packed, they generally comply with all airline battery and liquid safety standards. Their slim, sealed pod structure provides more reassurance during a trip.

Airline & Country Specific Rules, Penalties, and Variations

Countries and airlines can set special rules, which may be strict or different than general ones. Always check before your travel:

• UK/ CAA: All electronic devices with batteries (e-cigs, vapes) should be carried in the cabin, not checked baggage, thus per CAA, the Civil Aviation Authority in the UK. Liquids are subject to the 100 ml rule.
• Airlines: Some airlines may limit the number of disposable vapes, external batteries, or require battery watt-hour ratings under certain thresholds. Always reach out to the airline for rules that are not clearly listed.
• Laws of destination country: Some countries outright prohibit vapes or disposable vapes. They also require extra permissions. Such as, bans the sales of disposable vapes in several countries.
• Penalties: Exposure to a fine whereby prohibitive articles may be transformed through use of the vaping device within the section. Packing items not cleared by the airline brings penalties, and so does bringing banned articles, making it possible to confiscate a device, charge fines, deny boarding, and even in strict countries, consider legal action.

How Many Vape Devices Can You Take?

It's a common question for many: how many vapes can you take in hand luggage? There is no fixed answer because not every airline accepts the same number of e-cigarettes carried in hand baggage. Battery-type and size of devices should also be considered.

• Some UK airlines may take 15-20 disposable items or spare batteries in carry-on, provided that the disposable items/batteries are within safety and battery capacity guidelines. Others don't mention a figure, so it is case-by-case.
• Some may impose a limit on the number of spare batteries. In most cases, watt hours (Wh) is applicable. While there may be a limit on internal batteries, the limit is often more stringent regarding external batteries.
• If you take several vape kits, pods, chargers, etc., then there is a high chance of being screened repeatedly. It's better to travel light.

Thus, bringing along just your regular vape device (1), a spare pod or two, and a little e-liquid or prefilled pods will put you well below most thresholds.

Practical Travel Tips & Packing Checklist

These are some practical tips for avoiding any hassles at security and traveling with your vape in safe conditions:

• Before putting everything together: Make sure your vape is fully charged, if the tank can still be used, make sure it is empty or sealed; remove external batteries if possible.
• Choose containers wisely: E-liquids should be in leak-proof bottles, and sealed pods are better than a loose tank.
• Carry on: Always bring your vape device, pods, e-liquids, and spare batteries in your hand luggage. Spare batteries should be kept in something that will protect them from damage, and the terminals should be taped up.
• Liquid bag: Place all liquids (≤100 ml) in a clear sealed plastic bag and keep the bag accessible.
• Turn off device: Once you board, turn all vapes off; no vaping or charging during the flight.
• Protect from knocks: Hard cases or padded pouches are great in protecting your vape against damage from other items.
• Ahead of time, check the airline & the country laws: Some of your destinations may impose bans or restrictions; airlines may have their own rules.

When followed, these tips' chance of confiscation or delays decreases.

Conclusion

Vaping gear is allowed on planes only if the guidelines are followed. Vapes, e-cigs, pods, e-liquids, and extra batteries must always be put in carry-on luggage or hand luggage. Liquids should be under the 100 ml limit, batteries must be protected, and devices must be switched off. Check the airline baggage policy as well as the legal requirements of the country you are visiting. Never vape when the plane is in flight, by observing these rules you minimize the risk of confiscation, fine, or legal prosecution. Best to travel light with your vaping gear, one device, sealed pods, small e-liquid bottles. That way, you make traveling much easier and legal!

FAQS

Can you take a vape on an airplane?

Yes-most importantly, it's carried only in hand luggage. Secondly, it must also be switched off and comply with battery safety regulations.

Can you take vapes in hand luggage?

Yes, hand luggage is the appropriate place for your vape and batteries and liquids. Checked baggage has very limited allowances regarding that.

How many vapes can you take?

Generally, you can carry anywhere from 1-2 devices, along with battery or disposable vape, depending on the airline.  Some airlines would allow a rough estimation of about 15-20 disposables.

Can you take vape pods allowed in hand luggage?

Sure, the pods with liquid are allowed provided they comply with liquid rules. Sealed pods are even safer.

Can you take reusable vapes on an airplane?

Yes, you can take reusable vape on an airplane in your carry-on luggage, not in checked baggage.

Does the plane allow you to vape?

No, most commonly the airlines have a no-vaping policy. If caught using or charging a vape during a flight, one may be penalized.