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.
46 items
💻Laptop
Hand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🔋Power bankHand luggage: DependsHold luggage: No
💨E-cigarette / VapeHand luggage: YesHold luggage: No
📱SmartphoneHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
📱Tablet / iPadHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
📷CameraHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🛸DroneHand luggage: DependsHold luggage: Depends
💇Hair dryerHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
〰️Hair straightener / flat ironHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🪒Electric shaverHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🪥Electric toothbrushHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🧳Smart luggage (built-in battery)Hand luggage: YesHold luggage: Depends
🔌Travel adapter / plugHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🔊Bluetooth speakerHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
〰️Curling ironHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🛹HoverboardHand luggage: Not allowedHold luggage: Not allowed
📷Camera tripodHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🔌Extension cordHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
👔Travel ironHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
☕Electric kettleHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🎧HeadphonesHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
📖E-readerHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
⌚SmartwatchHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🔋AA batteriesHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
📽️Portable projectorHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🥽VR headsetHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
📷Selfie stickHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🔋Portable charger (wired)Hand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🔊Portable speakerHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
💻Laptop chargerHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🎮Gaming consoleHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🎧Wireless earbudsHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
📖Kindle / e-readerHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
📻Walkie-talkieHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🔋AA / AAA batteriesHand luggage: YesHold luggage: No
📹Action cameraHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
👶Baby monitorHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
✂️Beard trimmerHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
💾External hard driveHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
💨Portable fanHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
☀️Solar panel (portable)Hand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🔭TelescopeHand luggage: DependsHold luggage: Yes
💻USB hubHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
✏️Drawing tablet / graphics tabletHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
⌨️Portable keyboardHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
💻Laptop standHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
Rules vary by country. Select a different region on any item page for local rules.