Can you fly with a vape pen to Papua New Guinea? Here are the airline rules and what to check before you travel.

Can You Fly With a Vape Pen To Papua New Guinea?

Legal Requirements

Airlines allow vapes in your carry-on bag or on your person, never in checked luggage.

Spare lithium batteries must also stay in the cabin, with the terminals covered so they can't short-circuit.

You can't vape or charge your device on the plane. The FAA says these rules are the same on domestic and international flights.

Vaping Regulations

We couldn't find an official, current source that sets out Papua New Guinea's rules on e-cigarettes.

Before you travel, contact Papua New Guinea's embassy or consulate and ask whether you can bring a vape and e-liquid, and where you can use them.

The UK government's travel advice says Papua New Guinea has strict rules on what you can bring in, and that you must declare anything that may be prohibited or taxed.

Health Considerations

Vaping is for adults who already smoke. The NHS says nicotine vaping is less harmful than smoking, but it is not risk-free.

Non-smokers and young people under 18 should not take up vaping.

Are Vape Pens Illegal in Papua New Guinea?

Legislation on Vape Pens

We couldn't verify whether Papua New Guinea bans, restricts or allows vapes. Don't assume that a vape is legal there just because airlines let you carry it.

Ask the embassy before you fly.

Health Concerns Regarding Vape Pens

The NHS says vaping exposes users to fewer toxins, at lower levels, than smoking cigarettes.

Long Term Effects for Smokers

Vaping hasn't been around long enough to know the risks of long-term use, according to the NHS.

For smokers, switching completely to vaping reduces exposure to toxins linked to cancer, lung disease and heart disease.

Tips for Bringing a Vape Pen on a Plane

Planning Ahead:

Check your airline's rules and the laws of every country on your route. Some airlines limit how many vaping devices you can carry.

At US airports, e-liquid bottles in your carry-on must be 3.4 ounces (100 ml) or less and fit in your quart-sized liquids bag.

Check the liquids rule at every airport on your route, including the one you fly home from.

Packing Carefully:

Switch the device off or lock it so it can't fire in your bag. The TSA requires steps to prevent accidental activation.

Keep spare batteries in a battery case or their retail packaging so the terminals can't touch keys, coins or each other.

Following Protocols:

Vaping is banned on board commercial flights, and you can't charge your vape on the plane either.

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Sources

• Vapes On A Plane Marketing Kit, Federal Aviation Administration
• Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices, Transportation Security Administration
• Papua New Guinea travel advice, UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Vaping to quit smoking, NHS Better Health