Electronics — What can I bring on a plane?
Lithium batteries, large devices, and smart gadgets come with specific rules around carry-on vs checked bags that every traveller should know.
Verdicts shown for the United States (TSA). Visit any item page to check rules for all 14 countries.
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💻Laptop💼 Yes✈️ Yes
🔋Power bank💼 Depends✈️ No
💨E-cigarette / Vape💼 Yes✈️ No
📱Smartphone💼 Yes✈️ Yes
📱Tablet / iPad💼 Yes✈️ Yes
📷Camera💼 Yes✈️ Yes
🛸Drone💼 Depends✈️ Depends
💇Hair dryer💼 Yes✈️ Yes
〰️Hair straightener / flat iron💼 Yes✈️ Yes
🪒Electric shaver💼 Yes✈️ Yes
🔌Electric toothbrush💼 Yes✈️ Yes
🔌Smart luggage (built-in battery)💼 Yes✈️ Depends
🔌Travel adapter / plug💼 Yes✈️ Yes
🔌Bluetooth speaker💼 Yes✈️ Yes
🔌Curling iron💼 Yes✈️ Yes
🔌Hoverboard💼 Not allowed✈️ Not allowed
🔌Camera tripod💼 Yes✈️ Yes
🔌Extension cord💼 Yes✈️ Yes
🔌Travel iron💼 Yes✈️ Yes
🔌Electric kettle💼 Yes✈️ Yes
🔌Headphones💼 Yes✈️ Yes
🔌E-reader💼 Yes✈️ Yes
🔌Smartwatch💼 Yes✈️ Yes
🔌AA batteries💼 Yes✈️ Yes
Rules vary by country. Select a different region on any item page for local rules.