Cabin only - carry it on.
- E-cigarettes and vapes must be in the cabin, never checked.
- Do not use or charge them on board.
Lufthansa's Electronic devices and batteries page allows the devices it describes with e-cigarettes only in carry-on baggage in the cabin, in quantities for personal use, with a power limit of 100 Wh or 2 g of lithium per device. They are not permitted in or as checked baggage, use or charging on board is prohibited, and they must not be stowed in the overhead locker. Lufthansa also notes that some countries prohibit transporting e-cigarettes or other inhalers.
🚭 What Lufthansa says about e-cigarettes
From Lufthansa's Electronic devices and batteries page.
| Question | Lufthansa rule |
|---|---|
| Checked baggage | Not permitted |
| Carry-on baggage | Permitted, only in quantities for personal use |
| Battery limit | Maximum 100 Wh or 2 g lithium content per device |
| Use or charging on board | Prohibited |
| Where to stow it | Not in the overhead locker: under the seat in front, in the seat pocket or on your person |
| Accidental activation | Must not be possible |
- Local laws: Lufthansa notes that in some countries you are prohibited from transporting e-cigarettes or other inhalers.
- Power banks: not classed as portable electronic devices; maximum 100 Wh or 2 g per power bank, maximum 2 per passenger, transport approval required above 100 Wh, not in checked baggage, charging and using them is prohibited, and they must not be in the overhead locker.
- Devices: a maximum of 15 portable electronic devices with lithium batteries per passenger.
❓ Quick answers
Can I take a vape on Lufthansa?
Yes, in carry-on baggage in the cabin, in personal-use quantities, with a maximum of 100 Wh or 2 g lithium per device. It is not permitted in checked baggage.
Can I charge or use my e-cigarette on a Lufthansa flight?
No. Lufthansa says use or charging is prohibited on board.
Where should I keep my vape on a Lufthansa flight?
Under the seat in front of you, in its seat pocket or on your person, not in the overhead locker, and protected so it cannot activate accidentally.
How many power banks can I take on Lufthansa?
A maximum of 2 per passenger, each up to 100 Wh or 2 g (approval required above 100 Wh), in the cabin only and not used or charged on board.
Checked 8 October 2026 on the airline's own terms and pages. Rules change: confirm with Lufthansa before you fly.