🎆 Fireworks / Flares

Fireworks and flares will be confiscated immediately — they are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage in every region due to their explosive and pyrotechnic classification. Depending on the quantity, local security authorities may also be notified.

Yes. Sparklers, party poppers, and Christmas crackers are all classified as pyrotechnic items under aviation safety rules and are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage worldwide, regardless of how small or decorative they appear.

Pyrotechnic materials show distinct signatures on X-ray imaging that are hard to miss, and screeners are specifically trained to identify them. Emergency flares in particular — such as marine signal flares — are explicitly listed as prohibited items and will always be removed.

The only option is to purchase them after you arrive — there is no compliant way to transport fireworks or flares on a commercial flight. Keep in mind that importing fireworks across international borders may also require permits in some countries, so check local regulations before purchasing.