Pack right for a safe flight

Travelling with a vape or power bank? Make sure you pack it safely.

Vapes, e-cigarettes, spare lithium batteries and power banks must always be carried in your hand luggage and never packed in checked baggage, as they can overheat and pose a fire risk. Most airlines also limit passengers to two power banks, which must not be recharged during the flight.

Before you travel, check your airline's baggage rules and make sure you're familiar with what can and can't be packed in your cabin and checked luggage.

For the latest guidance and full detailed packing advice, visit the UK Civil Aviation Authority's Pack Right campaign page: Pack right. Safe flight. | UK Civil Aviation Authority 

Published: 22nd July 2026