Cabin only - carry it on.
- E-cigarettes and vapes must be in the cabin, never checked.
- Do not use or charge them on board.
Etihad says electronic cigarettes may be carried on its flights, but use of the device is strictly prohibited: smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes, is not allowed anywhere on board, including the toilets. Electronic cigarettes are only permitted in your cabin bag and must not be packed in your checked bag, and on flights to or from the US loose or spare batteries and vaporisers are cabin-only too.
🚭 What Etihad says about e-cigarettes
From Etihad's Prohibited items and what you can take on board page.
| Question | Etihad rule |
|---|---|
| Cabin bag | Allowed (only permitted in your cabin bag) |
| Checked bag | Not allowed |
| Using it on board | Strictly prohibited, anywhere, including the toilets |
| US flights | Loose or spare batteries, power banks, e-cigarettes, e-pipes and personal vaporisers only in cabin baggage |
- Power banks: only one per passenger, rated 100 Wh or less with the rating clearly marked; use on board is strictly prohibited, including charging devices or the power bank itself from aircraft sockets; keep it switched off and protected from short-circuit.
- Over 100 Wh: power banks over 100 Wh are not permitted; damaged or unlabelled batteries and power banks are not permitted.
❓ Quick answers
Can I take an electronic cigarette on an Etihad flight?
Yes, in your cabin bag. Etihad says electronic cigarettes may be carried but use of the device is strictly prohibited.
Can I put my e-cigarette in checked baggage on Etihad?
No. Etihad says electronic cigarettes are only permitted in your cabin bag and must not be packed in your checked bag.
Can I vape in the toilet on an Etihad plane?
No. Etihad says smoking of any kind, including the use of e-cigarettes, is not allowed anywhere on board, including the toilets.
How many power banks can I bring on Etihad?
Only one per passenger, 100 Wh or less and clearly marked, and it cannot be used on board.
Checked 8 October 2026 on the airline's own terms and pages. Rules change: confirm with Etihad Airways before you fly.