Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet rules on electronic devices explained

Different airlines have different rules, an aviation expert says

Lithium battery incidents on UK aircraft involving fire, smoke or extreme heat have reached record levels, according to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The regulator says there were 206 incidents last year, a rise of 67% compared with 2024. It also recorded 643 devices that were found to be packed incorrectly, underlining how often passengers still get the rules wrong.

Vapes and power banks are among the biggest concerns because they contain lithium-ion batteries, which can overheat and cause fires if damaged, activated accidentally or stored improperly. Airlines apply broadly similar safety principles — but the exact limits can vary from carrier to carrier.

Markus Lindblad, Head of External & Legal Affairs at Northerner, said: “Different airlines enforce their own restrictions regarding the maximum number of devices a passenger is allowed to carry. Vapes are considered electronic devices for packing regulations purposes, so it’s important to check the rules for each airline.”

What Jet2, easyJet and Ryanair say about vapes

Ryanair

Vapes must be kept in hand luggage. The airline’s limits allow up to 15 electronic devices and up to 20 lithium batteries, with each battery not exceeding 100Wh.

Jet2

Passengers can travel with e-cigarettes and other personal vaporisers as long as the battery stays installed, the battery capacity is no more than 160Wh, and the device is protected against accidental activation or short-circuiting.

easyJet E-cigarettes and vaping devices must be carried in the cabin and switched off. The airline allows up to two spare batteries in carry-on luggage.

Power banks: where to pack them

Power banks are typically allowed, but they must be kept in hand luggage, not checked baggage, due to the lithium-ion fire risk.

Some airlines also cap the size permitted. The CAA has previously advised that passengers may be asked to store power banks in the seat pocket instead of the overhead locker so they can be monitored more easily.

One rule that applies across the board

Passengers are not allowed to charge electronic cigarettes or power banks during the flight. Airlines prohibit in-flight charging because batteries can overheat while charging, increasing the risk of smoke or fire.