Travelling is a joy, whether it’s an extended trip across a continent or a weekend destination trip to get away. As you plan to vape, you may have concerns about your device but also your vape juice. For example, whether you can vape juice on a plane or not. How to travel with vape juice ultimately involves knowing how to pack, what’s permitted, and crucial travel guidelines.
If you aren’t aware of laws and regulations, you risk losing your vape juice and the associated device. Here are the simple steps to travel with vape juice.
Know Local Laws About Vaping
If you travel to another country, know the vaping laws before arriving. Some states do not allow vape products to be sold, but they allow vaping. Many countries have specific laws; some are less lenient than others. Brazil and India, for example, ban vaping. Know where you can vape, what you can have, and what you can carry.
Be Ready for Fines and Questions
Be ready to answer questions about your vape device and vape juice while travelling if you cross a border and go through an airport. Depending on where you’re heading, you may be hit with a fine or have your vape juice removed. If you are trying to conceal your vape juice in a region where it’s not permitted, know that there is always a risk you could lose it.
Keep Your Vape Juice in Your Vape Device
Pack your vape device carefully. Include all removable parts, the charger, a set of batteries, any extra wicks or coils you want to bring, paper towels in case of a drip or leak, and a sturdy carrying case. When packing vape juice, it’s a good habit to bring a couple extra bottles. If it spills or something disastrous happens, extra vape juice will mean you don’t need to go without it.
Isolate Your Vape Juice
No one wants to open their suitcase to see vape juice has leaked all over their clothes and ruined their best shirt or dress. Do not let vape juice roll around loosely in your bag or device, where it can be dented, cracked, or worse. Put your device and juice in a quality-made sleeve or carrying case. All bottles should be tightly closed. If you’re carrying multiple bottles, ensure there is padding between them to ensure they don’t break.
Know the Airport Vape Rules Beforehand
You’re not just planning for the rules in the city/country you’re visiting, but you also have to factor in the airport. Many airports allow vaping in all the same areas as smoking. That said, many airports around the world have completely banned smoking and vaping. If you are looking to travel with vape juice and vape it in the airport, this may not be possible. This depends on where you are.
How to Pack Vape Juice on a Plane
All batteries and vape devices must be carried on in carry-on luggage, not checked baggage. Carry-on vape juice liquids must be in three-ounce containers. It’s best to keep vape juice in its original, labelled container. The information on the label can be beneficial if airport officers ask you questions about the liquid.
Rules for Vape Juice In Airport Security
There are several rules to follow to pass airport security with vape juice. Any amount of e-liquid must be limited to containers of no more than 3.4 ounces or less. All vape juice containers must be placed in a clear, plastic, resealable bag. Passengers can only carry one bag each. If you want to bring more than 100ml of vape juice or more than the 3.4-ounce limit, you may want to call in advance to see what’s possible.
Never Try to Vape on a Plane
Vaping is prohibited on board any airline flight. There is never a reason to bring vape juice on a plane. It is best to keep your vape juice contained, especially in non-Western countries. Some countries (for example, Thailand) will even jail you if you possess a vape device. Keep your vape gear stored safely and securely in your carry-on, with your vape juice in a leak-proof bottle.
Pack Some Extra Vape Juice
When travelling, you don’t know what might happen to a bottle of vape juice or if you need more. Packaging some extra vape juice is best to ensure you are fully stocked beyond your travelling schedule. Ensure all bottles are properly labelled with the name of the product, the ingredients, and the manufacturer’s name. This is especially true if you take your vape juice through airport checkpoints.
