Best Holiday Destinations for Avid Vapers in 2024!

As we come into the warmer weather and start planning for our summer getaways, we thought we’d put together a wee travel guide on the best holiday destinations for you enthusiastic vapers and countries where ‘blue razz clouds’ may not be as welcomed!

Holiday Checklist

• Vape
• Coils/pods
• E-liquid
• Batteries – in protective casing
• Charger – plug adapter
• Backup vape/disposables
• Nic pouches

Packing Rules

• Empty your tank/pod beforehand to avoid the risks of leaks due to changes in pressure and temperature in the aircraft
• Secure E-liquid bottles and pack in a clear and resealable bag, not exceeding security limits if you’re packing them in your hand luggage. If your tank/pod contains liquid, remove it from your vape mod/battery and seal it in your clear liquid bag.
• If your vape device requires external batteries, remove and store them in a protective case to avoid any accidental activation. Batteries should be packed in your hand luggage only.

As stated on gov.uk when carrying liquids in your hand luggage,

• containers must hold no more than 100ml
• containers must be in a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag, which holds no more than a litre and measures approximately 20cm x 20cm
• contents must fit comfortably inside the bag so it can be sealed
• the bag must not be knotted or tied at the top
• you’re limited to 1 plastic bag per person
• you must show the bag at the airport security point

Airport Rules

• Vaping in airport terminals is prohibited, however some airports have designated smoking areas
• Vaping on board isn’t permitted. Alternatively, nicotine pouches are accepted and can provide that satisfaction of nicotine craving when you’re in-flight, with each pouch lasting 30 minutes.

Holiday Rental Transportation

Many taxi and rental car companies will charge you extra fees if they believe that you have been smoking or vaping in their vehicle, so it’s worth checking their policy beforehand to avoid an extra dent in your pockets! In addition to this, most bus and train lines do not permit the use of e-cigarettes when travelling and will have this outlined on their website.

Buying vape products on Holiday

When buying vape supplies abroad, the quality of vaping devices or E-liquid ingredients may not be guaranteed, therefore we recommend bringing your own supplies (within packing allowance). Many countries have also implemented a levy on their vape products, with the UK to introduce their own in 2026, including Italy, Croatia, Germany, Canada and Portugal. Due to the increased prices, many users opt to stock up from their local vape shop in advance.

Additionally, some countries sell E-liquid in strengths which differ to the UK, so if you happen to purchase any containing over 20mg of nicotine, only buy enough to keep you going on your trip as you won’t be allowed to bring it back into the UK – this is a violation of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD).

Best Countries for Avid Vapers

Restricted Countries

*Vaping 0% nicotine is permitted

**depending on different state laws, you can only bring e-cigarettes into Australia if you have a doctor’s prescription. Nicotine vaping is illegal in Queensland.

Banned Countries

Airline Policies

Aer Lingus – “E-cigarettes (including, e-pipes, e-cigars and other personal vaporisers) containing batteries must be individually protected to prevent accidental activation in carry-on baggage.”

British Airways – “Smoking, including the use of personal vaporisers such as vapes, e-cigarettes, e-pipes or any other smoking tool or device, is completely prohibited on board our aircraft, as well as in many airports around the world. For safety, any smoking/vaping device must be placed in your hand baggage and carried in the cabin. They must also be packaged to prevent accidental activation. If there are any liquid components to vaporisers, you need to follow aviation security requirements for liquids.”

EasyJet – “All electronic cigarettes and vaping devices must be carried in the cabin, re-charging is strictly prohibited and the device must be completely switched off. A maximum of two spare batteries in carry-on baggage is permitted.”

Emirates – “E-cigarettes (including e-cigars, e-pipes, Electric Portable Incense (Perfume) Burner or other personal vaporisers) containing batteries must be individually protected to prevent accidental activation.”

Jet2 – “In accordance with safety laws, smoking and the use of e-cigarettes is strictly prohibited on all flights.”

Qatar Airways – “You may carry e-cigarettes including e-cigars, e-pipes and other personal vaporisers containing batteries, in your hand baggage. Recharging of the equipment or the battery on board the aircraft is not permitted.”

Ryanair – “You can take e-cigs on the plane but cannot use them. You can take a ‘smart bag’ (a bag that contains a lithium battery and can charge items from the USB port) on the plane as your item of carry-on baggage. However, you must remove the lithium battery before you put the bag in the overhead locker. The battery must stay with you at all times.”

Tui – “You are not allowed to use electronic cigarettes on the plane – this includes charging. They can be carried on as Unchecked Baggage only. You cannot carry e-cigarettes within your Checked Luggage.”

Virgin Atlantic – “Electronic cigarettes (including e-cigars, e-pipes, other personal vaporisers) containing batteries must be individually protected to prevent accidental activation. Hand baggage only.”

Please note that this information is intended as a guide only and as the vaping laws are constantly being reviewed and updated across the world, it’s advised that you check the specific laws for the country that you are travelling to before setting off on your holiday. Safe travels and happy vaping!