Smoking & tobacco

Can I bring cigarettes on a plane?

Quick rules for flying with cigarettes in carry-on and checked baggage. Verdicts and conditions across the major aviation regions below.

🇺🇸 United States (TSA)

Carry-on
Yes
Checked bag
Yes

Allowed in both. Domestic flights: no real limit. International: customs duty-free limits apply (typically 200 cigarettes / 1 carton).

🇪🇺 European Union (EASA)

Carry-on
Yes
Checked bag
Yes

Allowed. Customs limits when entering: 200 cigarettes from non-EU countries; effectively no limit between EU countries (for personal use).

🇬🇧 United Kingdom (CAA)

Carry-on
Yes
Checked bag
Yes

Allowed in both. Customs limit: 200 cigarettes when entering the UK.

⚠️ Airline rules vary and change frequently. This page summarises common guidance — always confirm with your specific airline before flying, especially for international travel.
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