Travelling with Nicotine Pouches
Travelling with nicotine pouches can be fairly straightforward, provided you understand when and how to do so.
Can you travel with nicotine pouches on a plane and take them abroad? This guide covers all these questions and more.
Can You Take Nicotine Pouches on a Plane?
It is always best to check before travelling. You could also use nicotine pouches during the flight, and they likely won’t bother other passengers on the plane - with no smoke or therefore smoke smell to contend with.
Nicotine pouches and plane etiquette: When travelling with nicotine pouches via plane, just be sure to dispose of them responsibly. Many nicotine pouch brands have a compartment in their lid for used pouches, which might come in handy if you’re using them during the flight.
While nicotine pouches have become a popular smoke-free alternative for adult nicotine users , the laws on travelling with nicotine pouches might be less well known - especially as they’re one of the more recent smoke-free nicotine products to emerge. This product isn’t only different to use compared to other possible smoke-free alternatives (such as vapes and devices that heat tobacco), it can also be different to travel with.
When travelling with vapes , vaping is generally prohibited onboard the aircraft - and you can only vape in designated areas of some airports. The same rules might apply to cigarettes and devices that heat tobacco. It is best to check the rules with the specific airport and airline before travelling.
If you plan to fly with nicotine pouches, it’s important to understand the proper way to do so. This means getting to grips with airline/airport rules, navigating airport security, and if/where you can buy nicotine pouches during your travels.
Airline/Airport Considerations when Travelling with Nicotine Pouches
From customs limits to where you can buy nicotine pouches nearby, there are a few airline and airport specific considerations to have when travelling with nicotine pouches. Explore the essential things to think about below, including airline policies, airport security, and places to buy nicotine pouches during the journey.
Nicotine Pouches and Airline Policies
Some airlines won’t have any guidelines on travelling with nicotine pouches, and allow adult passengers to bring them aboard and use them. That said, you’ll have to check with your specific airline to confirm this.
Taking Nicotine Pouches Through Airport Security
As nicotine pouches typically don’t contain liquid, you might not need to take them out of your luggage during security checks (as is the case with vapes and other liquid-containing items).
Can you take nicotine pouches in hand luggage? Yes, you usually can take nicotine pouches in hand luggage - provided you’ve checked with the airport you’re flying from.
Can you take nicotine pouches in hold luggage? Yes, you can usually take nicotine pouches in checked luggage (the luggage you check in prior to security). That is provided you’ve checked with the airport you’re flying from.
If you’re planning on using nicotine pouches during your journey, it might be best to keep some in your hand luggage. Exactly how many you should take depends on the duration of your travel, and how many you typically use within this timeframe.
Ultimately though, you should still always check with the airport about the proper way to travel with nicotine pouches.
Can You Buy Nicotine Pouches at the Airport?
Yes, there may be certain shops across UK airports that sell nicotine pouches. While it’s not uncommon for some retailers in airports to offer nicotine pouches, shop stocklists are subject to change - meaning it’s not guaranteed you’ll be able to buy the nicotine pouches you want regardless of the airport you’re heading to.
To see whether you can buy nicotine pouches at the airport you’re travelling from, check the list of available shops within it. You can then call up the shops you know typically sell these products to see if they have nicotine pouches in stock.
Can You Buy ZYN Abroad?
Yes, ZYN nicotine pouches are available in many different countries, including the following*:
- Austria
- Slovenia
- Hungary
- Finland
- Switzerland
- Philippines
- Pakistan
- Sweden
- Estonia
- Denmark
- Mexico
- Latvia
- Slovakia
- Iceland
- UK
- South Africa
- Norway
- Czech Republic
- Greece
Just note, the ZYN sizes, strengths and flavours available could vary from country to country.
* Information correct at 10.08.25.
Travel Checklist
When travelling with nicotine pouches, having a checklist can help you stay organised on your journey. Wherever you’re going, it might be useful to check the following off your travel list:
Here’s a more detailed look into each point:
- Check destination rules: Before travelling anywhere with nicotine pouches, it’s crucial to check your destination’s rules around this product (along with any other nicotine products you may use). Explore whether you can bring nicotine pouches into the country, if you can use them there, and if/where you can purchase them once you’ve arrived. To find all this out, you might want to try contacting local authorities, your travel agent, or the hotel you’re staying at for further details.
- Check airline and airport rules: Once you’ve confirmed you can take nicotine pouches to your destination, the next step is checking how to do this. Each airline and airport will have their own set of rules on what you can and can’t take when travelling with them. Therefore, it’s best to check with the airport and airline you’re travelling with. You might want to read up on their regulations and prohibited items online, or give their customer service line a call.
- Pack and purchase wisely: Make sure you have enough nicotine pouches for your travels. For example, if you’re going away for a few days, think about how many you’d typically use within that time frame and plan accordingly. Decide how many to pack, how many to buy at your destination, and where you can buy them from.
- Dispose responsibly: Waste rules and regulations may differ from country to country. When using a disposable product like nicotine pouches, it’s important to understand how to throw these away properly. While the individual pouches can usually be thrown away in general waste, the cans could be recycled.
Nicotine pouches could be the most convenient smoke-free alternative to take on your travels. Whether you use cigarettes, vapes, or devices that heat tobacco, nicotine pouches could be an alternative for your nicotine moment. Discover more about ZYN nicotine pouches, and their available flavours and nicotine strengths.
You might also find useful information on other aspects of travelling abroad, including foreign travel advice, via this government page.
Smoke-free products are not risk-free and provide nicotine, which is addictive. The best decision any adult smoker can make is to quit tobacco and nicotine use altogether. Smoke-free products are not alternatives to quitting and are not designed as cessation aids.
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