Can you fly with a vape pen to Italy? Yes. Pack it in your carry-on. Italy follows the EU's e-cigarette rules, and adults can buy vapes there.

Can You Fly With a Vape Pen To Italy?

Vaping Regulations in Italy

As an EU country, Italy applies the Tobacco Products Directive. It caps nicotine e-liquid at 20 mg/ml, refill bottles at 10 ml and tanks or cartridges at 2 ml.

We couldn't confirm whether customs limits stronger e-liquid brought for personal use, so the safest choice is to pack e-liquid within EU limits.

Travelling With Your Vape Pen

If your trip starts in the US, the TSA allows vapes in carry-on bags only. Each lithium ion battery must be 100 Wh or less, and you must take steps to stop the device firing by accident.

The FAA says vapes must stay in the cabin, not in checked bags, and must never be used or charged on the aircraft. Airlines on international routes follow similar dangerous goods rules.

Using Your Vape Pen During Your Trip

We couldn't confirm every place where vaping is banned in Italy. Follow no-smoking signs and ask staff before you vape indoors, on trains or in other public places.

Are Vape Pens Illegal in Italy?

Legality of Vaping in Italy

No, vape pens are not illegal. Adults can buy and use nicotine vapes and e-liquids in Italy, which are regulated under the EU directive.

THC cartridges are not legal to buy, so never bring cannabis products on the plane.

Health Regulations Regarding Vape Pens

Under the directive, nicotine vape packs must carry a health warning that the product contains nicotine, a highly addictive substance. Packs must also keep the product out of reach of children.

Conclusion

Pack your vape pen in your carry-on, keep it switched off, and don't use or charge it on board.

Tips for Bringing a Vape Pen on a Plane

Preparing for Security Checkpoints:

Vapes and spare batteries may only travel in your carry-on bag or on your person, never in checked luggage. You can't vape or charge them on board.

Check your airline's own rules before you fly, too.

Prepare Your Device:

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.

Packing Tips:

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.

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

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Sources

• Directive 2014/40/EU (Tobacco Products Directive), EUR-Lex
• Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices, Transportation Security Administration
• Vapes On A Plane Marketing Kit, Federal Aviation Administration