Cabin only - carry it on.
- E-cigarettes and vapes must be in the cabin, never checked.
- Do not use or charge them on board.
China Eastern's Regulations on Safe Transportation of Lithium Batteries say electronic cigarettes containing lithium batteries are permitted for transport in carry-on baggage only and may not be charged on the aircraft, and that additional measures must be taken to prevent accidental activation. Power banks are limited to two per person, carried in carry-on only, up to 100 Wh (100 to 160 Wh with airline approval).
🚭 What China Eastern says about e-cigarettes
From China Eastern's Regulations on Safe Transportation of Lithium Batteries (article 10).
| Question | China Eastern rule |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | Permitted (carry-on baggage only) |
| Checked baggage | Not permitted |
| Charging on the aircraft | Not permitted |
| Accidental activation | Additional measures must be taken to prevent it |
- Power banks: carry-on only; 100 Wh or less allowed; over 100 Wh and up to 160 Wh with airline approval; a maximum of two per passenger.
- On board: do not charge power banks or spare lithium batteries from aircraft power; do not use them to charge other devices; keep any switch off; do not place them in overhead bins, but in carry-on baggage under the seat or the seat-back pocket.
- Domestic flights in China: from 28 June 2025, power banks without a 3C mark, with an unclear 3C mark, or of recalled models or batches are prohibited.
❓ Quick answers
Can I take a vape on China Eastern?
Yes, in carry-on baggage only. Electronic cigarettes with lithium batteries are not permitted in checked baggage.
Can I charge my e-cigarette on a China Eastern flight?
No. China Eastern says electronic cigarettes containing lithium batteries may not be charged on the aircraft.
How many power banks can I take on China Eastern?
A maximum of two per passenger, in carry-on baggage only, 100 Wh or less (up to 160 Wh with airline approval), and not in overhead bins.
Do power banks need a 3C mark on China Eastern flights?
On domestic flights in China, from 28 June 2025 power banks without a 3C mark, with an unclear mark, or of recalled models are prohibited.
Checked 8 October 2026 on the airline's own terms and pages. Rules change: confirm with China Eastern before you fly.