✋ Hand luggage
Yes
Permitted. No restrictions.
🧳 Hold luggage
Yes
Permitted.
Based on TSA guidance for United States. Official rules ↗
💡 Tip: Sunglasses are permitted in carry-on and checked baggage everywhere with no restrictions. Keep them in a hard case in carry-on to prevent damage.
Sunglasses rules by country
How carry-on and checked-bag rules for sunglasses compare across the 14 countries we cover.
Country✋ Cabin🧳 Hold
🇺🇸United States(TSA)
Yes
Yes
🇬🇧United Kingdom(CAA)
Yes
Yes
🇪🇺Europe(EASA)
Yes
Yes
🇦🇪UAE(GCAA)
Yes
Yes
🇦🇺Australia(CASA)
Yes
Yes
🇧🇷Brazil(ANAC)
Yes
Yes
🇨🇦Canada(CATSA)
Yes
Yes
🇨🇳China(CAAC)
Yes
Yes
🇮🇳India(DGCA)
Yes
Yes
🇮🇱Israel(CAAI)
Yes
Yes
🇲🇽Mexico(DGAC)
Yes
Yes
🇳🇿New Zealand(NZCAA)
Yes
Yes
🇷🇺Russia(Rosaviatsia)
Yes
Yes
🇿🇦South Africa(SACAA)
Yes
Yes
Recommended
Sunglasses
Common questions
You will usually be asked to remove them and place them in a tray for the X-ray, the same as a regular pair of glasses.
Yes. There is no quantity limit on sunglasses.
No. The type of lens makes no difference to security.
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Browse all Accessories →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.
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