Can I Fly With This?
Can I bring tobacco on a plane?
Quick rules for flying with tobacco in carry-on and checked baggage. Verdicts and conditions across the major aviation regions below.
🇺🇸 United States (TSA)
Allowed in both. Customs limit when entering most countries: 250g of loose tobacco.
🇪🇺 European Union (EASA)
Loose tobacco allowed in both. EU duty-free at arrival (from outside): 250 g per adult. Within EU: 1 kg personal-use guidance.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (CAA)
Allowed in both. UK duty-free at arrival: 250 g per adult.
🌎 Latin America
Allowed in both. Duty-free at arrival: Mexico 200 g, Brazil 250 g, Argentina 50 cigars equivalent.
🌏 Asia (ICAO / IATA baseline)
Loose / pipe / rolling tobacco allowed in both bags. Duty-free at arrival: Singapore = 0; Hong Kong = 25 g; Japan = 250 g; China = 500 g; India = 125 g; Malaysia = 225 g. Declare any quantity over the limit.
🇦🇺 Australia & Pacific (CASA)
Allowed in both. Australia duty-free: 25 g per adult. NZ: 50 g. Declare on arrival.