# Can I bring an e-cigarette or vape on a plane?

> Yes, but only in your carry-on or on your person, never in checked bags, and you cannot use or charge it on board; some countries ban vapes entirely.

Yes, you can fly with a vape or e-cigarette, but only in your carry-on bag or on your person. Because of their lithium batteries, e-cigarettes are banned from checked luggage. You also cannot vape or charge the device on board. Before you go, check your destination: some countries, including Thailand and Singapore, ban e-cigarettes, and bringing one can lead to fines or worse.

## Rules for flying with a vape

1. **Carry-on only.** Pack the vape and any spare batteries in your hand luggage. If your carry-on is checked at the gate, take the vape out first.
2. **Protect the device.** Switch it off or lock it, and keep it in a case so it cannot activate in your bag.
3. **E-liquids follow liquid rules.** Bottles must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less and fit in your quart-size liquids bag.
4. **Spare batteries:** protect the terminals and keep them out of checked bags.
5. **No use on board.** Vaping on a plane is prohibited, including in the lavatory, and can bring fines and trouble with the crew or police.

## What if a vape ends up in your checked bag?

Tell the airline staff as soon as you realize. Security may remove it during screening, and your bag may be delayed. Lithium battery devices in the hold are a fire risk, which is why the rule exists.

## Check the rules at your destination

- **Thailand** prohibits importing and possessing e-cigarettes, and tourists have been fined.
- **Singapore** bans possession and use of vapes.
- Other countries limit nicotine strength or the number of devices you can bring in. Check official government sources before traveling.

## FAQ

**Can I bring a disposable vape on a plane?**
Yes, under the same rules: carry-on only and no use on board.

**How many vapes can I bring?**
Airlines and TSA allow reasonable personal quantities; destination customs rules may set limits, especially on disposable vapes.

**Where should I keep my vape during the flight?**
In your carry-on bag or pocket, switched off. Do not charge it from the seat USB port.

**What happens if security finds a vape in my carry-on?**
Nothing, if it is allowed. It is legal to carry in the cabin; problems arise only in checked bags or in countries where vapes are banned.

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