

Are you planning an international trip? We know preparing for a flight is stressful, especially when you realize that you don't even know if you can take your vape, especially disposable vapourisers, with you on a plane. So, the short answer is YES. You absolutely can take your vape products or vape juices on a plane. Welcome to our informative article on air travel. This blog article is designed to be a vapour guide to traveling with all of your vaping products. Our main aim is to make sure you travel with vapes smoothly.
How to Pack Your Vape for Your Trip
Taking a vape in your bag isn't a complicated thing, but there are some packing tips to protect your vapes. So, you must remember this:
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Place a vape in a case that closes tight so it won't spill or leak.
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Make sure your vape is completely switched off. It’s also preferable to keep it in a case to prevent sudden activation.
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You should be sure that a vape liquid is under 100 milliliters and fits into the litter liquid's bag.
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During preparation for the trip, you must store the vape pod, vape pen, or e-cigarettes in your hand luggage. If you have any extra e-liquids or refills, you must pack them in your checked baggage.
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The spare batteries must be wrapped separately to avoid issues such as short-circuits. It’s best to pack them only in carry-on baggage.
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We recommend that you cover the extra refills you want to take with you in a clear plastic bag or container. Changes in cabin air pressure can cause the vape tanks to leak.
Can You Take Your Vape on a Flight?
Here's the Answer to this question: Yes, you can take a vape on a plane, but the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has designed some strict rules. Follow these rules to confirm a smooth journey.
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Carry your vapes, e-cigarettes, and batteries in a carry-on bag only. Airlines don't allow vapes or e-cigarettes in checked baggage because the lithium batteries used in most vapes can cause a fire. In addition, if you still put them in your carry-on luggage. As a result, some issues may arise, or the flight may be delayed.
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The lithium batteries can’t be stored on the plane’s cargo hold. This is because it causes fire. Therefore, you need to keep your e-cigarettes with you and never leave them unattended.
Are Disposable Vapes Allowed on Plane?
Yes, disposable vapes are allowed on the planes. This means you can take your disposable vapes with you without any hesitation. But it doesn’t mean that you can also use them on a flight. As you know, most disposable vapes are prepared with internal lithium batteries, which are not allowed to be stored in checked luggage. Therefore, you should pack them in a sealed bag in your carry-on baggage.
Most airlines allow you to take 15-20 disposable vapes, but they must be sealed properly and stored in your hand luggage. Moreover, before packing, it’s a good idea to check the instructions of the airline you booked. You can look at the airline policies on their official websites on how to travel with batteries. Suppose you can’t find any particular instructions for disposable vapes or a reference for how many you can carry. In that case, you must contact them and ask about their policies regarding disposable vapes. It’ll help you to avoid problems.
Can You Bring E-Liquid on a Flight?
Yes, you can bring e-liquids with you on a plane in your carry-on luggage. Please make sure that your bottles are under 100 milliliters. This is because bottles that are 100 milliliters or less are permitted in your carry-on. Plus, they are placed in a one-quart plastic bag. You only get one plastic bag to store all of your liquids in per passenger.
Moreover, any e-liquid greater than 100 milliliters must be placed inside your checked bag. One hundred twenty milliliter bottles are not allowed to be carried on. We advise you not to take glass bottles as these are much more likely to break, so be mindful of cabin pressure. Interestingly, all of your favourite e-juice flavours come in plastic bottles.
Can You Bring Vapes Through Airport Security?
Yes, you can bring vapes through airport security. However, you must follow some rules before passing the airport security checking point.
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Battery must be turned off.
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Carry in Hand-Luggage only
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Eliminate pods or tanks
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Store pods or tanks containing liquid in the bags provided
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Keep batteries easily accessible for any separate electronic scanning
Can You Use Your Vape Inside an Airport?
No, you can’t use your vapes inside an airport. Each airport has its own specific rules on vapes, like where you can vape or where you can’t. Additionally, once you enter the terminal, you won’t be able to vape until you reach your final destination. So, before going to the airport or security check, you must satisfy your vape craving. It’ll help you to avoid smoking at the airport.
If we talk about UK airports, vaping is also not allowed inside any UK airport terminal. This country's airport doesn’t offer any specific smoking area after you pass the security check-in. Therefore, it’s good for you to confirm that everything is securely packed and ready to go through security.
However, in some airports, smoking areas are designed for vaping, but they are located outside or away from the terminal. Look at the smoking areas outside the terminals. It is clearly marked. If you can’t find one, it means vaping is not acceptable near the airport. Before going to the airport, you must check the airport's smoking policy online.
Can You Use a Vape During a Flight?
No, absolutely not. Bringing vaping products with you on the plane is allowed, but using them is strictly prohibited. No airline will allow you to use electronic cigarettes on a plane. Carrying vapes on an aircraft is only permitted because of lithium batteries. This type of battery is banned from being taken in checked-in luggage.
We advise you not to vape on a plane. This action can result in many issues, such as a big fine, penalties, and even arrest. Vaping on any airplane is strictly banned, no matter which type of vape you carry. Additionally, vaping in bathrooms is also risky. Some airlines have detectors that can detect both cigarette smoke and e-cigarette vapour in their toilets to catch anyone trying to vape in secret.
Is It Safe to Charge a Vape on an Airplane?
No, it’s not safe to charge a vape on an airplane. Charging the vape is not allowed in an aircraft because it looks like you are using it, and you know vaping is not acceptable on planes. Even though a vape is classified as an electronic vaporiser, bringing it out of your hand luggage during the flight may cause you to fall into doubt about using the vape.
The best thing is to confirm that your vape is fully charged before leaving home and avoid using e-cigarettes too much before boarding. Moreover, you can check the airplane’s policy online to see if you can charge your vape. Suppose it is allowed, great! Then, you can charge it without any issue before going on the flight. Just remember to turn it off and store it in your hand luggage before boarding.
Can You Take Your Vape to a Different Country?
Although vaping is legal in the UK, other countries have their own specific rules and laws regarding its sales or use. Before finalising your destination, you must check the rules and regulations. This is very important because if you're traveling internationally, remember that 37 countries have banned the sale of e-cigarettes.
In addition, you should also confirm with your airline how much vape liquid you can bring. For example, in Australia, you can only bring and use vapes. Some countries, like Singapore, completely ban vaping. In the US, the vaping rules depend on the states you’re visiting, so make sure to follow their rules.
Important Tips
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Make sure your vape has enough battery.
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Be prepared for an extra security check at the airport.
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Take only what you'll need.
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If you bring extra batteries, make sure to store them in a silicon or plastic battery case.
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Don't try to use your vape during your flight.
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Figure out if the place you’re going to is vape-friendly. Do your due diligence and research the vape laws of the place before even thinking about bringing your vape.
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Double-check the airline's rules and restrictions on carrying vapes or vape juice in carry-on or checked luggage.
Final Notes
This article will help you to learn how to travel with your vape. Don't vape in an airport or an airplane unless you're in a designated smoking area. It's illegal and could get you arrested. Do your own research on the airline you're taking and read about the local laws of your destination. Some airliners have stricter rules than others, and certain states and countries have their own vape laws. Moreover, if you are flying to Thailand, Cambodia, or Vietnam, please leave your vape at home. These countries have the strictest vaping laws in the world, and this can lead to prison time.