Can you fly with a vape pen to Vatican City? You will land in Rome, since Vatican City has no airport. Here are the flight rules and what we know about vaping there.

Can You Fly With a Vape Pen To Vatican City?

Airport Regulations

Vatican City has no airport, so visitors fly into Rome and travel in by land. Your vape goes in your carry-on bag or on your person, never in checked luggage.

The TSA allows vapes in carry-on bags only, never in checked bags. Each lithium ion battery must be 100 Wh or less, and you must protect the device from switching on by accident.

Spare batteries also go in your carry-on, with the terminals covered. Nicotine e-liquid bottles must be 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and fit in your quart-sized liquids bag.

You can't vape on a commercial flight, and you can't charge your vape on board. The FAA says vapes are a fire risk and must never be used or charged in the aircraft.

Smoke-Free Zones

Expect strict rules inside the Vatican's churches and museums. Don't vape indoors or in crowded areas such as St. Peter's Square, and follow posted signs and staff instructions.

Alternative Options

If you need nicotine during a long visit, step outside to an area where smoking is allowed. Better yet, wait until you are back in Rome.

Are Vape Pens Illegal in Vatican City?

Vatican City Laws on Vapes

We could not verify any Vatican law on e-cigarettes. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids' database does not have an entry for the Holy See.

Because you enter Vatican City from Rome, Italian rules also matter. Check with the Italian embassy, or the Holy See's embassy, before you travel.

Penalties for Breaking Vaping Laws

We could not confirm any penalties for vaping in Vatican City. The best approach is to keep your vape put away while you are there.

Tips for Bringing a Vape Pen on a Plane

With a bit of preparation, flying with a vape pen is simple. Here are some tips:

• Check the rules before you fly: Read the TSA rules and your airline's policy. Airlines can limit how many devices you carry.
• Carry-on only: Keep your vape and spare batteries with you in the cabin. If your bag is checked at the gate, take them out first.
• Prevent accidental activation: Switch the device off or lock it, and use a case. Cover spare battery terminals or use a battery case.
• Pack e-liquid properly: Bottles of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less go in your liquids bag. Tanks can leak with pressure changes, so carry them empty or nearly empty.
• No vaping or charging on board: Wait until you are off the plane and in a place where vaping is allowed.
• Check connections: If you change planes in another country, check its rules too.

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Sources

• Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices, Transportation Security Administration
• Vapes On A Plane Marketing Kit, Federal Aviation Administration