Can I Fly With This?
Can I bring fireworks on a plane?
Quick rules for flying with fireworks in carry-on and checked baggage. Verdicts and conditions across the major aviation regions below.
🇺🇸 United States (TSA)
Carry-on
No
Checked bag
No
Prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage.
🇪🇺 European Union (EASA)
Carry-on
No
Checked bag
No
Banned entirely.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (CAA)
Carry-on
No
Checked bag
No
Banned entirely.
🌎 Latin America
Carry-on
No
Checked bag
No
BANNED in both bags across all LATAM carriers.
🌏 Asia (ICAO / IATA baseline)
Carry-on
No
Checked bag
No
BANNED in carry-on AND checked across all Asian carriers (ICAO Dangerous Goods baseline). Even sparklers and party poppers prohibited. Buy at destination — China, Vietnam, Thailand have famous fireworks markets.
🇦🇺 Australia & Pacific (CASA)
Carry-on
No
Checked bag
No
BANNED in both bags. Australia + NZ prohibit civilian-grade fireworks in baggage — buy at destination if needed (NZ permits sale around Guy Fawkes; AU varies by state).
Also known as: sparklers, firecrackers
⚠️ Airline rules vary and change frequently. This page summarises common guidance — always confirm with your specific airline before flying, especially for international travel.
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