Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, TUI and BA's rules for bringing vapes onto the aircraft

A huge number of British people choose to vape instead of smoking. As per 2023's figures, a whopping 5.6 million people were vaping across the nation.

It's clear that vaping is not allowed in some public places, such as hospitals, and in some pubs and restaurants, policies differ from door-to-door. This is because there is no national ban like there is with general smoking. So what are the rules for carrying a vape with you on holiday?

Most airlines maintain an almost identical stance when it comes to the monitoring of vapes. Nearly all major airlines don't allow people to pack them in their hold luggage, for safety reasons. They are, however, allowed to be kept on a person in the cabin. But vaping on-board, like smoking, is strictly prohibited.

According to research commissioned by online vape retailer, , UK searches for “How many can I take on a plane?” have risen by 60%. Among such queries were: “Can you put disposable vapes in your suitcase?” a question that has nearly tripled, indicating confusion among British travellers about vape-related travel rules.

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Ryanair

passengers are permitted to bring e-cigarettes into the cabin, though use of e-cigarettes (like real cigarettes) is strictly banned. Additionally, because vape juice is classed as a liquid, it must be stored in a clear plastic bag and placed in your hand luggage ready to be scanned by security.

should not be carried in checked baggage and should only be carried in the passenger cabin as part of your carry-on luggage. According to HAYPP, this is because vapes and e-cigarettes are classed as Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs), just like laptops and power banks.

easyJet

According to website: “All electronic cigarettes and vaping devices must be carried in the cabin, re-charging is strictly prohibited and the device must be completely switched off.” The airline also reminds passengers that smoking any type of cigarette in the cabin is a criminal offence.

Similarly to Ryanair, passengers are not allowed to pack vapes in their hold luggage and are only permitted a maximum of two spare batteries in their carry-on baggage. HAYPP confirms this is because airlines have strict policies regarding lithium batteries as they pose a fire risk. HAYPP advises wrapping spare batteries individually to prevent short circuiting. They also recommend emptying your vape tanks before flying as changing cabin pressures can cause leaks or even cracks.

Jet2

allows passengers to carry a maximum of 15 PEDs each, though keep in mind this also includes medical devices, laptops, cellphones and cameras. As with all other carriers, Jet2 also requires that e-cigarettes (including e-cigars, e-pipes, other personal vaporisers) containing batteries be carried in the cabin.

Jet2 also reminds passengers that even the charging of these devices onboard is strictly prohibited. HAYPP recommends charging your vape before boarding to avoid any fines or policy breaches.

TUI

Package holiday firm maintains an identical stance, and its website states: “You’re not allowed to use electronic cigarettes, or any other portable smoking devices, on the plane - this includes charging. They can be carried on as hand luggage only. You're not permitted to carry e-cigarettes or their spare batteries within your hold luggage.”

British Airways

According to BA: “Smoking, including the use of personal vaporisers such as vapes, e-cigarettes, e-pipes or any other smoking tool or device, is completely prohibited on board our aircraft, as well as in many airports around the world.

"Smoking devices need to be placed in your hand baggage and packaged to prevent accidental activation. If there are any liquid components to your vapes, then standard aviation security requirements for liquids apply, this includes the 100mL limit."

and HAYPP also advise passengers to familiarise themselves with the national laws surrounding vaping for the destinations they are travelling to. That said, all UK airports prohibit smoking within the terminals, but most airports have designated smoking areas outside the terminals - though these are only available before security checkpoints.