Can I bring Camera flash / speedlight in my carry-on?

Yes — Camera flash / speedlight is allowed in carry-on bags in all countries we cover. Permitted. Spare lithium batteries must be in carry-on.

Can I bring Camera flash / speedlight in checked baggage?

Yes — Camera flash / speedlight is permitted in checked baggage in all countries we cover. Permitted. Spare lithium batteries must be removed to carry-on.

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📷 Camera flash / speedlight

✋ Hand luggage

Yes

Permitted. Spare lithium batteries must be in carry-on.

🧳 Hold luggage

Yes

Permitted. Spare lithium batteries must be removed to carry-on.

Based on TSA guidance for United States. Official rules ↗

💡 Tip: External camera flashes (speedlights) are permitted in carry-on and checked baggage. If the unit uses lithium batteries, standard battery rules apply — carry spare lithium batteries in carry-on only.

Camera flash / speedlight rules by country

How carry-on and checked-bag rules for camera flash / speedlight compare across the 14 countries we cover.

Country✋ Cabin🧳 Hold

🇺🇸United States(TSA)

Yes

🇬🇧United Kingdom(CAA)

Yes

🇪🇺Europe(EASA)

Yes

🇦🇪UAE(GCAA)

Yes

🇦🇺Australia(CASA)

Yes

🇧🇷Brazil(ANAC)

Yes

🇨🇦Canada(CATSA)

Yes

🇨🇳China(CAAC)

Yes

🇮🇳India(DGCA)

Yes

🇮🇱Israel(CAAI)

Yes

🇲🇽Mexico(DGAC)

Yes

🇳🇿New Zealand(NZCAA)

Yes

🇷🇺Russia(Rosaviatsia)

Yes

🇿🇦South Africa(SACAA)

Yes

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Common questions

Yes. External speedlights are standard electronics permitted in carry-on with no restrictions.

Standard AA alkaline batteries have no restrictions. Spare lithium batteries must travel in carry-on — they cannot go in checked baggage.

The unit itself can be checked. The battery pack (if lithium) must go in carry-on. Confirm with your airline for oversized equipment.