Can you bring your vape pen to New Zealand? Here are the flight rules, New Zealand's vaping laws, and how to fly safely with a vape pen.

Can You Fly With a Vape Pen To New Zealand?

Vaping in the Air

Yes, you can fly to New Zealand with a vape pen, as long as it travels in your carry-on bag or on your person.

Vape pens are legal in New Zealand for adults 18 and over.

What you can't do is use it. Vaping is banned on commercial flights, and the FAA calls it dangerous and a federal offense on US flights.

You also can't charge your vape on board. Some airports have smoking areas where vaping is allowed, but rules vary, so follow the signs.

What You Can Bring Along

The TSA allows vapes in carry-on bags only, with lithium ion batteries of 100 Wh or less. Spare batteries must also go in your carry-on, with the terminals covered.

Nicotine e-liquid is allowed in the cabin. Bottles must be 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and go in your quart-sized liquids bag.

Never pack cannabis, THC or CBD products. Many countries treat them as illegal drugs.

Allowed In Checked Luggage?

No. Vapes and spare lithium batteries are banned from checked luggage, because they are a fire risk in the cargo hold.

If your carry-on is checked at the gate, take your vape and spare batteries out and keep them with you.

Are Vape Pens Illegal in New Zealand?

Vaping Laws in New Zealand

Vape pens are legal in New Zealand. Selling or supplying vaping products to anyone under 18 is banned, and most vape advertising is prohibited.

The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act also bans vaping in cars carrying children.

Where You Can't Vape

Indoor vaping is banned at workplaces, restaurants and licensed premises such as bars.

Vaping is also banned at schools and early childhood centers, both indoors and outdoors.

Bringing Vapes Into New Zealand

We could not confirm New Zealand's customs limits on vapes and e-liquid for personal use. Check with New Zealand Customs before you travel.

Age Restrictions

Vapes are for adults only. In the US, federal law bans selling e-cigarettes to anyone under 21.

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:

• Carry-on only: pack the vape and any spare batteries in your carry-on. If your bag is gate-checked, take them out first.
• Prevent activation: switch the device off or lock it, and keep spare batteries in a case away from keys and coins.
• Liquids: keep e-liquid bottles at 3.4 ounces (100 ml) or less, in your liquids bag. Pressure changes can make tanks leak, so carry them empty or in a sealed bag.
• No vaping on board: don't use or charge your vape on the plane.
• Check every stop: airlines can limit how many devices you carry, and the rules of any country where you change planes also apply.

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Sources

• Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices, Transportation Security Administration
• Vapes On A Plane Marketing Kit, Federal Aviation Administration
• Smokefree legislation, Smokefree.org.nz (Health New Zealand)
• Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels Rule, Transportation Security Administration