Short answer: yes, but only in your carry-on bag or on you. Vapes and e-cigarettes are never allowed in checked luggage, and you can’t use or charge them on board. If you’re flying into Australia from overseas, you can bring up to 2 vapes, 20 pods or cartridges and 200 mL of e-liquid for your own use. The details are below.

Carry-on yes, checked luggage no

Vapes run on lithium batteries. If a battery overheats in the hold, nobody can reach it, so Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and every Australian airline require vapes to travel in the cabin:

  • Carry-on bag or pocket: allowed.
  • Checked luggage: not allowed, not even switched off.
  • Using on board: not allowed, including in the toilets.
  • Charging on board: not allowed, including from the seat USB port.

The same goes for spare batteries and power banks: cabin only.

Airline by airline

Airline Carry-on Checked Use or charge on board Notes
Qantas Yes No No Same rules on QantasLink.
Virgin Australia Yes No No Personal quantities only; protect from accidental activation.
Jetstar Yes No No Vapes are banned on flights to, from or through Singapore.
Rex Yes No No Also no vaping on the apron.

Airlines update their dangerous goods pages from time to time, so check yours before you fly.

Packing a disposable vape

  • Keep it somewhere it can’t be pressed by accident. A disposable that fires inside a bag can overheat. A small case or a zipped pocket works.
  • If your vape has a lock or power-off mode, use it.
  • Don’t leave it in a hot car on the way to the airport. Heat can make the e-liquid thin and leak.
  • Cabin pressure can push a little liquid into the mouthpiece. Keep the vape upright and give it a minute before your first puff after landing.

E-liquid and security screening

On domestic flights within Australia there’s no limit on liquids in carry-on. On international flights, liquids in carry-on must be in containers of 100 mL or less, all in one clear, resealable bag of up to 1 litre. A disposable vape’s sealed tank doesn’t count as a loose liquid, but separate bottles of e-liquid do.

Flying into Australia with vapes

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) lets people arriving by plane or ship bring a small quantity of vapes for their own use under the traveller’s exemption. The maximum is:

  • 2 vapes
  • 20 vape accessories, such as cartridges, capsules or pods
  • 200 mL of vape liquid

Each disposable counts as one vape. The vapes must be for you, or for someone in your care on the same flight. You can’t post or order vapes from overseas, even with a prescription; those are seized at the border. Some states and territories also have their own rules on possessing nicotine vapes, so it’s worth checking the rules where you’ll be staying.

Nicotine pouches are different: since 24 July 2026 travellers can’t bring any into Australia.

Flying overseas with a vape

Australian rules only cover the Australian part of your trip. Some countries ban vapes entirely, with heavy fines, and Singapore is one where even transiting with a vape is a problem. Check the rules for every country you land in, including stopovers.

FAQ

Can I put my vape in my checked bag?

No. Vapes, e-cigarettes and spare lithium batteries must go in the cabin.

Can I vape on the plane or in the toilet?

No. Vaping is banned on all flights. Airports also ban vaping indoors; look for the outdoor smoking areas.

How many vapes can I take on a plane in Australia?

Airlines allow vapes for personal use, not commercial quantities. If you’re arriving from overseas, the limit is 2 vapes, 20 pods or cartridges and 200 mL of liquid.

Can I charge my vape at the airport?

Yes, in the terminal. Just not on the plane.

What about cigarettes and lighters?

Cigarettes can go in either bag. For how many you can bring into Australia duty-free, see How Many Cigarettes Can You Bring Into Australia?

Planning how many to pack? How Long Does a Disposable Vape Last? gives a rough number of days for each size.

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