✋ Hand luggage
Permitted. Unlikely to need separate screening but be ready to remove from bag.
🧳 Hold luggage
Permitted.
Based on TSA guidance for United States. Official rules ↗
Kindle / e-reader rules by country
How carry-on and checked-bag rules for kindle / e-reader compare across the 14 countries we cover.
Kindle / e-reader
Common questions
Removing a Kindle from your bag at a screener's request is a quick process — place it in a tray and it will go through the X-ray on its own. E-readers are permitted everywhere and will always be waved through. The request is simply to get a clearer image of the device and the rest of your bag.
The US does not require e-readers to be removed as a rule, and most EU and UK airports follow the same discretionary approach. Some airports in the Middle East and parts of Asia apply stricter electronics-out policies and are more likely to ask you to remove any device larger than a smartphone, including a Kindle.
E-readers are simple, flat devices with a battery and a screen, and they produce a clear, straightforward X-ray image. They are very unlikely to trigger any confusion. If your Kindle is in a case with a built-in light or battery, the case's electronics could add a slightly more complex image, but it will still pass without issue.
In most airports you can leave a Kindle in your bag. If you are at an airport with stricter electronics policies or if you are in a TSA PreCheck or equivalent fast-track lane, keep it accessible so you can pull it out quickly if asked. Placing it near the top of your bag or in an outer pocket makes removal easy without unpacking everything.
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Browse all Electronics →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.