Can I Fly With This?
Can I bring cpap on a plane?
Quick rules for flying with cpap in carry-on and checked baggage. Verdicts and conditions across the major aviation regions below.
🇺🇸 United States (TSA)
CPAP machines are exempt from carry-on limits as a medical device. Must be removed from bag at screening (treat like a laptop).
🇪🇺 European Union (EASA)
CPAP exempt from carry-on count across EU airlines. Battery follows ICAO lithium rules — < 100 Wh fine, larger needs declaration. Bring prescription / doctor's letter.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (CAA)
CPAP exempt from carry-on count. Battery ICAO lithium rules. Bring prescription.
🌎 Latin America
CPAP exempt from carry-on count. Battery ICAO rules. Bring prescription / doctor's letter.
🌏 Asia (ICAO / IATA baseline)
CPAP machines exempt from carry-on count across the region (medical device). Carry-on strongly recommended. Built-in battery follows ICAO lithium rules — under-100 Wh fine, larger needs declaration. Bring prescription / doctor's letter for customs in stricter countries (Japan, Singapore).
🇦🇺 Australia & Pacific (CASA)
CPAP exempt from carry-on count. Carry-on recommended. Battery follows ICAO lithium rules.