Cabin only - carry it on.
- E-cigarettes and vapes must be in the cabin, never checked.
- Do not use or charge them on board.
KLM says e-cigarettes, including e-cigars, e-pipes and other personal vaporizers containing batteries, must be completely switched off and carried on your person at all times; they are not permitted in your baggage. To prevent accidental activation each device must be protected individually, and recharging the device on board is prohibited. KLM advises checking the local laws at your destination, which may be stricter.
🚭 What KLM says about e-cigarettes
From KLM's Restricted and prohibited items in hand baggage page.
| Question | KLM rule |
|---|---|
| Where to carry it | On your person at all times; not permitted in your baggage |
| State of the device | Completely switched off |
| Accidental activation | Each device must be protected individually |
| Recharging on board | Prohibited |
| Destination law | Check local laws at your destination; they may be stricter |
- Power banks: count as spare batteries and you can bring up to 2; if the capacity (in Wh) isn't listed you may not be able to bring it; 100 to 160 Wh needs permission and over 160 Wh is never allowed.
- Keep it with you: a power bank is not allowed in the overhead bin, and using or charging it on board is not allowed.
- Spare batteries: up to 20, each packed separately in original packaging or with the contact points covered with non-conductive tape.
❓ Quick answers
Can I take a vape on KLM?
Yes, but carried on your person, completely switched off. KLM says e-cigarettes are not permitted in your baggage.
Can I charge my e-cigarette on a KLM flight?
No. KLM says recharging the device on board the aircraft is prohibited.
Do I need to protect my vape on KLM?
Yes. To prevent accidental activation, KLM requires that all devices are protected individually.
How many power banks can I bring on KLM?
Up to 2; they count as spare batteries, must stay with you, and cannot go in the overhead bin or be used or charged on board.
Checked 8 October 2026 on the airline's own terms and pages. Rules change: confirm with KLM before you fly.