Can you bring matchsticks on a plane?

So, here's a quick overview: the FAA and TSA decided that safety matches are allowed in your carry-on luggage. However, no matches are allowed in your checked baggage — no matter the type.



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One book of safety (non-strike anywhere) matches are permitted as carry-on items, but all matches are prohibited in checked baggage.

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Matches, Safety Quantity Limits: One book/packet of matches in carry-on or on the person. When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at planeside, any matches in the carry-on must be removed from the bag and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin. Strike-anywhere matches are forbidden.

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Matches, Safety Quantity Limits: One book/packet of matches in carry-on or on the person. When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at planeside, any matches in the carry-on must be removed from the bag and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin. Strike-anywhere matches are forbidden.

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As a general rule, only one commercially available lighter or one small box of matches may be carried per person. Both items are prohibited in checked baggage. Both items must be carried “personally”, for example in the jacket or trouser pocket.

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What is not allowed on a plane in carry on baggage: the short version
  • Liquids over 3.4 ounces (100ml) or liquids that do not fit in your one permitted liquids bag.
  • Sharp objects.
  • Flammable liquids or other flammable items.
  • Guns.
  • Weapons.
  • Self defense items.
  • Safety razors or straight razors.
  • Swords.


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Explosives / Flammable Liquids and Solids Flammable solids are not accepted in either carry-on or checked baggage. These include but are not limited to: matches, charcoal briquettes, and any other ignitable article.

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Yes! The procedure would also be the same as checking a usual suitcase. Airlines and airport crews won't bat an eye seeing you checking them in (through other passengers may, but don't mind them). You can even carry empty cardboard boxes as a carry-on, the TSA themselves stated.

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Disposable and Zippo lighters without fuel are allowed in checked bags. Lighters with fuel are prohibited in checked bags, unless they adhere to the Department of Transportation exemption, which allows up to two fueled lighters if properly enclosed in a DOT approved case.

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Lighter refills, fuels (such as gasoline or Sterno cans), paints, stains, lubricants, and strike-anywhere matches are not allowed. One regular matchbook is permitted in your pocket as long as it isn't the strike anywhere matches. Torch or blue flame lighters are strictly prohibited.

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Safety Razors: Because the razor blades are so easy to remove, safety razors are not permitted in your carry-on luggage with the blade. They're fine to pack in your carry-on without the blade. The blades must be stored in your checked luggage. The same applies for straight razors.

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Each passenger may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or100 milliliters. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols.

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The TSA prohibits containers with more than 3.4 ounces of liquid in carry-on luggage, so if you have a liquid or semi-liquid antiperspirant, be sure to check the quantity on the container. For example, many stick deodorants and antiperspirants come in sizes under 3.4 ounces, so it's fine to bring in your carry-on bag.

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Is toothpaste considered a liquid by the TSA? Yes, toothpaste must adhere to the 3-1-1 rule for liquids and gels. Toothpaste can be brought through TSA security in your carry-on as long as it is 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and placed in a 1-quart bag.

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What happens if you have a lighter in your suitcase? If you have a lighter in your luggage, it will likely be found by the security staff at the airport security checkpoint. Depending on your airline's policy, you could be forced to leave the lighter behind before boarding or take it on board as a non-baggage item.

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If you enter or leave Mexico, you must declare any sum of money equaling US$10,000 or more that you bring in cash, checks, money orders, other cashable documents or a combination of them. Failing to declare carries a fine ranging from 20% to 40% of the exceeding amount.

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