You can fly to Côte d'Ivoire with a vape pen in your carry-on bag. E-cigarettes are legal to sell there and are regulated like tobacco products.

Can You Fly With a Vape Pen To Côte d’Ivoire?

Airline Regulations

Yes, you can fly to Côte d'Ivoire with a vape pen, but only in your carry-on bag. TSA rules for vaping devices ban them from checked luggage.

You must take effective steps to stop the heating element from switching on by accident. Each lithium-ion battery must be 100 watt-hours or less, which covers almost all vape batteries.

Your airline may set its own limits, such as a cap on spare batteries. Check its website before you pack, especially on flights that don't depart from the US.

At The Airport

E-liquid in your carry-on follows the TSA liquids rule: bottles of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less, packed in one quart-sized bag.

The FAA says vapes must never be used or charged on the aircraft. Keep yours switched off or locked for the whole flight.

Customs Considerations

Bring only the devices and e-liquid you need for your trip.

Leave cannabis vape cartridges at home. Carrying drugs across an international border can lead to arrest, even if the product is legal where you live.

Are Vape Pens Illegal in Côte d’Ivoire?

Vaping Laws in Côte d’Ivoire

Côte d'Ivoire's tobacco control law (Law No. 2019-676) counts e-cigarettes as tobacco products. According to Tobacco Control Laws, a 2022 decree makes e-cigarette sales subject to the same rules as other tobacco products.

Selling e-cigarettes is allowed. Advertising, sponsorship and point-of-sale display of e-cigarettes are banned.

Where Can You Vape in Côte d’Ivoire?

The law bans smoking in public places, workplaces and public transport, but it is written around lit tobacco. It is unclear whether the ban covers vaping.

To be safe, treat smoke-free areas as vape-free and follow posted signs.

Tips for Bringing a Vape Pen on a Plane

• Carry-on only: pack the vape and any spare batteries in your carry-on. If your bag is gate-checked, take them out first.
• Prevent activation: switch the device off or lock it, and keep spare batteries in a case away from keys and coins.
• Liquids: keep e-liquid bottles at 3.4 ounces (100 ml) or less, in your liquids bag. Pressure changes can make tanks leak, so carry them empty or in a sealed bag.
• No vaping on board: don't use or charge your vape on the plane or in the airport terminal.
• Check the destination: confirm the local rules before you go, and follow no-vaping signs once you arrive.

READ MORE: Can You Fly With A Vape Pen To Croatia

I’ve also written about: Can You Fly With A Vape Pen To Cuba

Sources

• Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices, Transportation Security Administration
• Vapes On A Plane Marketing Kit, Federal Aviation Administration
• Main Policies: E-Cigarettes, Côte d'Ivoire, Tobacco Control Laws (Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids)
• Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels Rule, Transportation Security Administration