Can I Fly With This?
Can I bring tablet on a plane?
Quick rules for flying with tablet in carry-on and checked baggage. Verdicts and conditions across the major aviation regions below.
🇺🇸 United States (TSA)
Allowed in both. In carry-on, must be removed from your bag at security (unless TSA PreCheck or modern CT scanners are in use).
🇪🇺 European Union (EASA)
Allowed in both — carry-on recommended. Larger tablets (iPad Pro and up) removed from bag at security on most EU airports unless CT scanner is in use.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (CAA)
Allowed in both; carry-on recommended. Larger tablets removed at security (gradually phasing out as CT scanners roll out).
🌎 Latin America
Allowed in both; carry-on recommended. Larger tablets removed at security.
🌏 Asia (ICAO / IATA baseline)
Allowed in both — carry-on recommended. Tablets ≥ ~16 cm (iPad Mini and up) may need to be removed at security in China, Japan and Singapore, similar to laptops. Spare batteries in carry-on only.
🇦🇺 Australia & Pacific (CASA)
Allowed in both; carry-on recommended. Australia + NZ: larger tablets (iPad Pro and up) removed from bag at security screening.