Can you fly with a vape pen to the West Bank? There is no airport there, so you will arrive through Israel or Jordan. Here are the flight rules and what we know.

Can You Fly With a Vape Pen To the West Bank?

Airport Security Regulations

There is no working airport in the West Bank. Most visitors fly into Israel or Jordan and cross by land, so the airport rules of your arrival country apply first.

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.

Travel Restrictions

The UK government advises against all travel to parts of the West Bank, including the Tulkarm, Jenin and Tubas governorates. Check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Crossing points have their own security checks. Rules for vapes at crossings can change, so check with the authorities before you travel.

Health Considerations

Vaping is not risk-free, and nicotine is highly addictive. People who don't smoke should not start.

During Ramadan, the UK Foreign Office advises visitors not to smoke in public in the daytime. Treat vaping the same way.

Are Vape Pens Illegal in West Bank?

We could not find a law in the West Bank that bans or specifically regulates e-cigarettes. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids' legal database has no e-cigarette rules on file for Palestine.

No law on file does not mean anything goes. Check with the embassy of the country you are entering through, and with Palestinian authorities, before you travel.

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

• Palestine: E-Cigarettes, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (Tobacco Control Laws)
• Palestine travel advice, UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices, Transportation Security Administration
• Vapes On A Plane Marketing Kit, Federal Aviation Administration