Are Vapes Allowed on Aeroplanes?
The short answer is yes, you can take your vape on a plane. However, due to strict international aviation safety laws regarding lithium-ion batteries and liquids, there are rigid rules about where they must be packed and how they are carried through airport security.
🔋 Battery Rule: Hand Luggage Only
You are strictly prohibited from packing any vape device containing a battery into your checked hold luggage. Because they contain lithium-ion batteries, all vape kits must be carried with you in your cabin hand luggage.
💧 The 100ml Liquid Limit
Bottled e-liquids and pre-filled pods fall under standard airport liquid rules. Each bottle or pod must be under 100ml (standard 10ml nic salts and 2ml pods easily comply), and they must all fit comfortably into a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag at security.
A Crucial Tip: Cabin Pressure Causes Leaks
One of the most common mistakes vapers make when flying is boarding with a full tank or pod. As the aeroplane ascends, the change in cabin air pressure forces the air inside your pod to expand, which will force your e-liquid out through the airflow holes.
To prevent your device from leaking in your bag: Travel with an empty pod, or if you are using pre-filled pods (like Elf Bar or SKE Crystal pods), keep them sealed in their original airtight foil packaging until you land.
Leading Airlines’ Policies on Vaping (2026)
While the packing rules are universal across airports, airline policies regarding handling the device once onboard are standard across the board: vaping is strictly illegal on all commercial flights.
- Ryanair & EasyJet You are permitted to carry your pod kit and e-liquids in your hand luggage. However, using the device, or even having it in your hand during the flight, is strictly forbidden.
- British Airways Vape kits must remain in your hand luggage. BA strictly prohibits the use of e-cigarettes onboard or anywhere within the airport terminals unless you are in a designated outdoor smoking area.
- Virgin Atlantic Devices are allowed in your carry-on baggage only. Virgin Atlantic also forbids the charging of any vape device via the plane’s USB ports during the flight due to fire safety protocols.
- Aer Lingus Similar to UK carriers, your vape must be packed in your cabin baggage. You must not use or charge the device while on the aeroplane.
The Best Travel-Friendly Vape Kits
When heading abroad, you need reliable, compact hardware that holds a charge and won’t leak in your pocket. Here are our top recommendations for holiday travel.
1. Vaporesso XROS 5 Pod Kit
The ultimate travel companion for Open System users. The XROS 5 is incredibly compact, features a robust leak-resistant pod design (perfect for combating cabin pressure), and pairs flawlessly with 10ml bottled Nic Salts.
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2. SKE Bar 15K Vape Kit
If you are travelling and don’t want to carry dozens of loose pods or bottles of liquid through security, this compliant Big Puff device is the answer. The massive battery and high-capacity plug-in refill system mean you can pack one device and be covered for your entire holiday.
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£12.99 Select Flavours This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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