✋ Hand luggage
Permitted in carry-on. US Customs allowances are separate and apply on arrival — check CBP rules.
🧳 Hold luggage
Permitted in checked baggage. US Customs allowances are separate and apply on arrival — check CBP rules.
Based on TSA guidance for United States. Official rules ↗
Cigarettes / tobacco rules by country
How carry-on and checked-bag rules for cigarettes / tobacco compare across the 14 countries we cover.
Cigarettes / tobacco
Common questions
There is no security limit on the quantity you can carry. Customs duty-free allowances determine how many you can import without paying duty — typically 200 cigarettes, though Australia is much lower at 25.
Only in designated smoking areas, which are increasingly rare at airports. Smoking is prohibited in most airport terminals worldwide.
One lighter is permitted in carry-on in most regions (not in checked baggage). See the lighter page for full details.
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Browse all Miscellaneous →Based on official United States security guidelines. Rules vary by airline and route — always verify with your carrier before travel. · Rules last verified May 2026.