Can you fly with a vape pen to Portugal? Here are the flight rules and Portugal's vaping laws, so you can travel safely.

Can You Fly With a Vape Pen To Portugal?

Vaping Laws in Portugal

Vaping is legal for adults in Portugal. Under Portugal's tobacco law (Law 37/2007, as republished by Law 63/2017), using a nicotine e-cigarette counts as smoking.

That means you can't vape nicotine where smoking is banned, including most enclosed public places, restaurants and bars, hotels, shopping centers, airports, train stations, public transport and taxis.

Getting Through Airport Security

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.

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.

Bringing Spare Parts/Accessories

Coils, tanks, pods and chargers can go in your carry-on.

Spare batteries must stay in the cabin with their terminals protected, for example in a battery case or the original packaging.

Are Vape Pens Illegal in Portugal?

What Are Vape Pens?

A vape pen is a small, battery-powered device that heats a liquid (e-liquid) into an aerosol that the user inhales. Most e-liquids contain nicotine.

Are Vape Pens Legal in Portugal?

Yes, for adults. Portugal bans selling nicotine e-cigarettes and refills to anyone under 18, and sellers can ask for photo ID.

Where Can I Buy Vape Pens Legally?

You can buy them from shops in Portugal if you're 18 or older. The law bans selling nicotine e-cigarettes over the internet and by phone, mail or TV sales.

Vending machine sales are only allowed if the machine is inside a shop, supervised, and has a lock that blocks access by minors.

Tips for Bringing a Vape Pen on a Plane

Check with Your Airline

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

Some airlines limit how many vaping devices you can carry, so check your airline's website before you fly.

Pack Appropriately

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.

Pack e-liquid in a sealed plastic bag in case bottles leak as cabin pressure changes.

Keep Safety Precautions In Mind

The TSA limits each lithium ion battery to 100 Wh, which covers ordinary vape batteries.

If your carry-on is checked at the gate, take your vape and spare batteries out first.

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Sources

• Lei n.º 37/2007, de 14 de agosto (republicada pela Lei n.º 63/2017), Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (Portal das Finanças)
• Vapes On A Plane Marketing Kit, Federal Aviation Administration
• Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices, Transportation Security Administration