On flights that allow e-cigarettes, they must be kept in carry-on baggage and protected against damage and accidental activation. You may not use or charge them during the flight. E-liquid is subject to the security checkpoint’s liquid rules, and some countries prohibit bringing them in even when the product is for personal use.
The guide’s flight and country information was reviewed on October 9, 2026.
Are you allowed to bring e-cigarettes on the plane?
Yes, if the airline allows them. They must then be transported in carry-on baggage. Norwegian, for example, allows e-cigarettes in carry-on baggage but not in checked baggage. Some other airlines ban them completely. An airline’s permission applies to transportation and does not override an import ban in the destination country.
How should e-cigarettes and batteries be packed?
E-cigarettes and loose lithium batteries must be in carry-on baggage. Pack the e-cigarette so that it cannot be damaged or accidentally switched on. Turn off a model that has a power-off function. Battery safety is important because overheating or accidental activation can cause a fire.
Protect the terminals of loose batteries against short circuits, for example with a battery case or by insulating the terminals and keeping the batteries separated. Do not leave them loose together with keys, coins or other metal objects.
If carry-on baggage is to be checked in at the gate, e-cigarettes and loose lithium batteries must first be removed and kept in the cabin. The liquid rules’ exception for checked baggage does not mean that an e-cigarette may be packed there.
How much e-liquid can you have in your carry-on baggage?
E-liquid counts as a liquid at the security checkpoint. The basic rule when flying from the EU, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland is containers holding no more than 100 ml, collected in a transparent, resealable plastic bag holding no more than one litre. A bottle that holds 150 ml is not permitted simply because it contains 75 ml of liquid.
At Arlanda, the limit is 100 ml per container at all security checkpoints. At the new checkpoint in Terminal 5, you may have an unlimited number of such containers and do not need a one-litre bag; the liquids may remain in your carry-on baggage. At the other checkpoints at Arlanda, the containers must fit in a transparent, resealable one-litre bag.
These rules apply to the security checkpoint, including domestic flights. The airline’s rules instead determine, among other things, whether e-cigarettes may be transported on board. The destination country’s import rules also apply, regardless of bottle size.
Can the tank leak during the flight?
Yes. Changes in pressure can create a difference between the pressure in the tank and the surrounding environment and cause a tank or pod to leak. A refillable tank that can be emptied may be emptied before the trip to reduce the amount of liquid that can leak. This is practical advice, not an aviation rule or a guarantee against leakage.
Sealed pods and disposable vapes must not be opened to empty them. Store the e-cigarette separately from items that could be damaged by liquid.
Are you allowed to use or charge a vape on board?
No. E-cigarettes may neither be used nor charged during the flight. The fact that the product may be kept in carry-on baggage does not mean that it may be used on board.
Are you allowed to bring a vape to Thailand?
No. Thailand prohibits the import and sale of e-cigarettes. Official travel advice states that possession and use are also prohibited, and the rules apply even to tourists with a product for personal use. Violations may result in fines or imprisonment.
What rules apply in other countries?
Singapore prohibits import, possession and use. Brazil prohibits import even in personal baggage, while Belgium has a specific sales ban on disposable vapes. A sales ban does not automatically mean that possession or use is prohibited.
The table shows the 21 countries covered in the guide and what their rules include. Regulated sales in a country do not in themselves mean that a traveller is free to bring in their own e-cigarette.
| Country | What applies to e-cigarettes? |
|---|---|
| Austria | E-liquids are sold through regulated and licensed channels. The use of e-cigarettes is subject to location-specific smoking bans, including in public indoor environments. |
| Belgium | The sale of disposable vapes with and without nicotine has been prohibited since January 1, 2025. Reusable e-cigarettes are subject to product regulations. Use is prohibited in enclosed public venues and professional passenger transport. |
| Thailand | Thailand prohibits the import and sale of e-cigarettes. According to current official travel advice, possession and use are also prohibited, with no exception for tourists or personal use. |
| Turkey | Turkey prohibits the import of e-cigarettes but has a limited traveller exemption. Travellers aged 18 or over may bring one device that they already use. In addition, a maximum of 30 ml of cartridges or e-liquid, or a maximum of 3 disposable vapes, is allowed. Vaping is covered by smoking bans in, among other places, restaurants, public transport and shared indoor spaces. |
| Egypt | Egypt has registration and product requirements for e-liquids and their manufacturers and importers. |
| Mexico | Mexico prohibits the sale and import of vapes, including nicotine-free products. The law from January 2026 exempts private possession and consumption from the trade ban. This does not mean that a traveller may bring a vape through customs. Vaping in public places may result in fines. |
| Argentina | Argentina introduced new rules in May 2026 and therefore no longer has the same general trade ban as before. Trade and import are subject to product requirements and registration. Pre-filled disposable vapes may not be sold or imported, and e-cigarettes may not be used where smoking is prohibited. The registration system has transitional rules; the change does not allow the unrestricted import of all other products. |
| Brazil | Brazil prohibits the sale and import of e-cigarettes, even when a traveller brings a vape for personal use. Private possession and use are not generally prohibited, but vaping is prohibited in enclosed shared environments. |
| Brunei | The authorities of Brunei state that the import and sale of e-cigarettes are prohibited. Possession of a vape without a valid permit may also result in penalties. Customs’ permit requirements do not mean that a traveller is free to bring a vape for personal use. |
| Colombia | Colombia regulates e-cigarettes through Law 2354 of 2024; the country does not have a general ban on sales under that law. The rules cover both nicotine and nicotine-free products. Use is prohibited in, among other places, indoor areas of restaurants and bars, enclosed workplaces, healthcare and educational environments, as well as the transport covered by tobacco regulations. Sales to persons under 18 are prohibited. |
| Indonesia | Indonesia has regulated sales and import of e-cigarettes. For excise-liable e-liquid, customs states a duty-free traveller allowance of no more than 30 ml of e-liquid for open systems or 12 ml for closed systems, for travellers aged 18 or over. If several tobacco product categories are combined, each allowance is reduced proportionally. Excess quantities are destroyed by customs. Sales are subject to a different age limit: e-cigarettes may not be sold to persons under 21 or to pregnant people. Use is restricted in locally regulated smoke-free areas, including healthcare facilities, schools and public transport. |
| Jordan | Jordan regulates e-cigarettes through product registration and import approval with the JFDA. The authority also approves points of sale. |
| Malaysia | Malaysia regulates e-cigarettes nationally, but sales rules differ between states. In Johor, the sale of vapes is prohibited. Vaping is prohibited for persons under 18 and in smoke-free environments, including shopping centres, office buildings and public transport. |
| Oman | Oman prohibits the import and use of e-cigarettes according to the country’s current visitor advice. The sale of e-cigarettes, electronic shisha and accessories is also prohibited. |
| Panama | Panama prohibits sales to minors and vaping in, among other places, public transport, schools, healthcare facilities and shared building spaces. Sales and commercial imports are subject to permit and product requirements. The country does not have the general trade ban stated in the older law. |
| Singapore | Singapore prohibits the import, sale, purchase, possession and use of e-cigarettes. The ban also applies to visitors who bring a product for personal use. |
| Taiwan | Taiwan has prohibited the import, sale and use of e-cigarettes since March 22, 2023. The ban also applies to private imports and covers products with and without nicotine, as well as their components. Heated tobacco is subject to separate rules. |
| Tajikistan | Tajikistan prohibits the import and storage of disposable electronic nicotine systems. Reusable systems are subject to location-based rules, including a ban on public transport. |
| United Arab Emirates | Electronic nicotine products are subject to product certification. Dubai Customs classifies e-cigarettes and electronic water pipes as goods with import restrictions. |
| Uruguay | Uruguay prohibits the import and sale of e-cigarettes. Vapes may not be used in enclosed public environments, enclosed workplaces or healthcare and educational areas. |
| Venezuela | Venezuela prohibits the import, sale, storage and use of e-cigarettes, including nicotine-free products. The ban also covers e-liquid and accessories. |
Cigge’s guide to vape regulations in different countries explains more differences between import, sale, possession and use.
Can the rules change?
Yes. Belgium introduced its sales ban on disposable vapes on January 1, 2025. Argentina changed its previous general ban in May 2026, and Panama has replaced the invalidated ban with rules concerning, among other things, minors and places of use. An old list of bans therefore does not always provide accurate travel advice.
How common vaping is and individuals’ positive or negative opinions do not provide an exception to a country’s rules. E-cigarettes pose health risks, and knowledge about several long-term effects is still limited.
