Can You Bring Cigarettes on a Plane? A Guide to the Latest Trend: E-Cigarettes Too!
One of the must-buy items for smokers at duty-free airport shops is, of course, cigarettes. In Japan, you are allowed to bring back up to 200 domestic and 200 foreign cigarettes tax-free. However, two cartons of cigarettes can take up a fair amount of space in your suitcase. Depending on your luggage situation, you might not be able to fit them all in and may need to split them between checked and carry-on bags. So, can you bring cigarettes on a plane? This article also covers how e-cigarettes, which have become increasingly popular in recent years, are handled.
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Can You Bring Cigarettes on a Plane? A Guide to the Latest Trend: E-Cigarettes Too!
Both Traditional and Electronic Cigarettes Can Be Brought Onboard
Whether it’s traditional tobacco or e-cigarettes, there are generally no restrictions on bringing them onto a plane. However, as mentioned earlier, each country has its own limit on the number of cigarettes you can bring in duty-free, so it’s best to check ahead of time.
When bringing e-cigarettes onto a plane, be sure to wrap atomizers and liquid cartridges securely to prevent leakage. Also, to avoid short-circuiting, it’s best to store the main device in a dedicated protective case.
Items Other Than E-Cigarettes Can Be Checked In
Traditional cigarettes can be placed in checked luggage such as suitcases. While there is generally no restriction on the quantity you can check in, be mindful not to exceed the tax-free allowance.
What you must be careful about is that e-cigarettes cannot be placed in checked luggage. This is due to the risk of fire caused by the lithium batteries they contain. If you’re bringing an e-cigarette, it must be packed in your carry-on and brought into the cabin with you.
Smoking Is Completely Prohibited on the Plane
You may carry both traditional and electronic cigarettes in your hand luggage, but smoking is strictly prohibited on board. Smoking in the toilet is also not allowed, so please be careful. Airplane toilets are equipped with fire alarms and smoke detectors. If these are triggered, the pilot may decide to make an emergency landing at the nearest airport or return to the point of departure.
Additionally, even though e-cigarettes do not involve flames, from the outside they may be mistaken for regular cigarettes. For this reason, use of e-cigarettes is also prohibited on the plane due to the potential for confusion or misunderstanding.
For those who find it hard to go without smoking on a long flight, it’s recommended to bring nicotine gum or nicotine patches as alternatives.
Summary
Both traditional and electronic cigarettes can be brought on board without restriction. However, there is a limit to the quantity allowed duty-free. E-cigarettes cannot be checked in as luggage. Even if carried on board, smoking is strictly prohibited in the cabin. Use of e-cigarettes is also not allowed.
