Can you fly with a vape pen to Réunion? Here are the flight rules and the French vaping laws that apply on the island.

Can You Fly With a Vape Pen To Réunion?

Carry-On Restrictions

Yes, you can bring a vape pen to Réunion. Airlines allow vapes in your carry-on bag or on your person, never in checked luggage.

Spare lithium batteries must also stay in the cabin, with the terminals covered so they can't short-circuit.

You can't vape or charge your device on the plane. The FAA says these rules are the same on domestic and international flights.

Transporting Batteries

The TSA limits each lithium ion battery to 100 Wh, which covers ordinary vape batteries.

Keep spare batteries in a battery case or their retail packaging so the terminals can't touch keys, coins or each other.

If your carry-on is checked at the gate, take your vape and spare batteries out first.

Declarations Forms

Réunion is part of France. We couldn't find a specific customs declaration rule for personal vapes.

Bring only what you need, and declare anything you're unsure about.

Are Vape Pens Illegal in Réunion?

Legislation

No. Réunion is a French overseas department, so French vaping law applies. Selling vaping products to minors is banned.

France also banned the sale of disposable "puff" vapes on February 26, 2025, according to the French government's Service-Public site. Bring a refillable device or pods instead.

Social Aspects

French law bans vaping in schools and places for minors, enclosed public transport, and enclosed shared workplaces. Vaping where it's banned can bring a fine of up to €750, according to Service-Public.

Restaurants, bars and other venues can set their own no-vaping rules, so follow the signs.

Conclusion

You can fly to Réunion with a vape in your carry-on. Leave disposables at home, and don't vape or charge it on the plane.

Tips for Bringing a Vape Pen on a Plane

Vape batteries can catch fire if damaged or short-circuited, so follow these steps:

• Check your airline's policy. Some airlines limit how many vaping devices you can carry.
• Pack your vape in your carry-on bag, never in checked luggage, and switch it off or lock it.
• Keep spare batteries in a battery case in your carry-on, with the terminals covered.
• Don't vape or charge your device during the flight.

At US airports, e-liquid bottles in your carry-on must be 3.4 ounces (100 ml) or less and fit in your quart-sized liquids bag.

Check the liquids rule at every airport on your route, including the one you fly home from.

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Sources

• Prohibition of vaping (electronic cigarette), Service-Public.fr (French government)
• The sale of disposable e-cigarettes is now banned in France, Service-Public.fr (French government)
• Vapes On A Plane Marketing Kit, Federal Aviation Administration
• Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices, Transportation Security Administration