Can I Fly to England with a Vape Pen?

You're about to fly to England and realize your vape pen is in your pocket. Do you need to ditch it?

No. In this England Vape Travel guide, we cover what you need to know about flying to England with a vape pen.

Can You Bring A Vape Pen On A Plane To England?

Long story short: Yes, you can bring a vape pen on a plane to England.

There are a few important rules, though, and the biggest one is where you pack it.

Bringing A Vape Pen In Your Carry-On Bag

Your vape pen has to travel in your carry-on bag or on your person. The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) allows electronic smoking devices in carry-on bags only.

Each lithium ion battery must not exceed a Watt-hour (Wh) rating of 100 Wh; for lithium metal batteries, the limit is a lithium content of 2 grams.

Keep the device switched off or locked so it can't fire by accident. You can't vape or charge it on the plane.

Bottles of e-liquid follow the normal carry-on liquids rule: 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per container, in one quart-sized bag.

Packing Your Vape Pen In Your Checked Luggage

Don't. Vapes, e-cigarettes and spare vape batteries are not allowed in checked bags, because their lithium batteries are a fire risk in the cargo hold.

The FAA's vape safety guidance says to keep vapes with you in the cabin and not use or charge them on the aircraft. It also says the same packing rules apply on international flights.

If an airline gate-checks your carry-on, take the vape and any spare batteries out and keep them with you.

Guidance From TSA

Rules can change, so check the TSA website for the latest guidance before you fly.

The TSA has a section on their website specifically dedicated to electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. Also check your airline's limits on how many devices you can carry.

Can I Fly from the US to England with a Vape Pen and a Cartridge with Cannabis Oil?

No. Don't bring a cannabis (THC) cartridge on a plane to England, in any bag.

In the UK, cannabis is a Class B controlled drug, and possessing or supplying it is illegal.

Penalties for possession range from a warning or on-the-spot fine up to prison, depending on the case. Leave THC products at home.

Can I Buy Vape Pen and Cartridges in England?

Yes, adults can buy reusable vape pens, pods and e-liquids in England.

The rules differ from the US. It is illegal to sell nicotine vapes to anyone under 18.

UK rules also cap tanks at 2ml, refill bottles at 10ml and nicotine strength at 20mg/ml. Since June 1, 2025, it has also been illegal for shops to sell single-use (disposable) vapes.

Where Can I Buy a Vape Pen in England?

If you want to buy a vape pen in England, you'll find them in these places:

Vape shops: Dedicated vape shops carry the widest range of reusable devices, pods, e-liquids and coils. Staff can usually help you pick a device.

Convenience stores: Many convenience stores and supermarkets sell a smaller range of pod devices and e-liquids.

Online retailers: UK online retailers also sell vaping products, which helps if you are staying a while.

Can I Fly to England With a Vape Pen?

YES, you can bring a vape pen on a plane to England. Keep it in your carry-on, keep it switched off, and don't use or charge it on board.

Never bring a vape pen with cannabis oil to England.

You can buy reusable vapes and e-liquids in England if you are 18 or older, but disposable vapes are no longer sold there.

England Vape Travel FAQ

Can I bring a vape pen on a plane to England?

Yes. Pack it in your carry-on bag, not your checked luggage, and keep it switched off. Vaping and charging on the plane are not allowed.

Can I fly from the US to England with a vape pen and a cartridge with cannabis oil?

No. Cannabis is a Class B controlled drug in the UK, and possessing or supplying it is illegal.

Can I buy vape pens and cartridges in England?

Yes, if you are 18 or older. Reusable vapes and e-liquids are widely sold, but UK law limits tank size, refill size and nicotine strength, and disposable vapes have been banned from sale since June 2025.

Where can I buy a vape pen in England?

You can buy a vape pen in England at dedicated vape shops, convenience stores, and online retailers.

Sources

• Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices, Transportation Security Administration
• Vapes On A Plane Marketing Kit, Federal Aviation Administration
• E-cigarettes: regulations for consumer products, MHRA (GOV.UK)
• Single-use vapes ban, GOV.UK