How do I get my vape into Mexico?

Vaping In Mexico
  1. Mexico has banned the import and export of vaping products so do not travel with them.
  2. Once you arrive you may be able to find retailers permitted to sell vapes but most are not allowed.
  3. There are also clean air zones in effect so if you do find a vape be careful where you use it.




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You can carry a vaping device in your checked luggage only if the device has the battery removed. If you want to bring disposable vapes on a plane, you need to pack them in your carry-on bag and place them in the same zip-top bag that you use to store your liquid items.

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Yes, you can. However, e-cigarettes, vapes, and similar devices must be carried in your carry-on baggage only, not your checked baggage. This is because vaping devices have batteries, which pose a fire risk.

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In 2022, Mexico banned the import, sale, and distribution of vaping and heated-tobacco products. This means that it is illegal to bring disposable vapes into Mexico, either in your luggage or on your person. If you are caught with a disposable vape in Mexico, you could be fined or even arrested.

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Remember to never place disposable vapes in your checked luggage. Airport security typically checks these bags for prohibited items, and having a disposable vape there can result in it being confiscated or even land you with a fine.

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Find out what you cannot bring in your carry-on or checked luggage in the following list and make your Cancun Airport experience easier:
  • Living beings and plants. ...
  • Liquids, gels, aerosols, and alcoholic beverages. ...
  • Light firearms, other firearms, and projectile-firing devices. ...
  • Paralyzing devices. ...
  • Sharp and/or cutting objects.


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Will TSA take my elf bar? Disposable nicotine vapes are allowed on an airplane, but only in carry-on luggage or personal storage—never in checked luggage due to the lithium-ion battery inside.

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Any vaping device with a built-in battery – or any device with a battery installed – should be packed in your carry-on baggage and turned off. Many airport security officers will also allow you to carry a single vaping device in your pocket.

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If you're planning a trip to Cancun, it might be best to leave the cigarettes at home. Mexico has just imposed a strict new law banning smoking in public places, including in hotels and on beaches. The legislation is some of the most restrictive of its kind worldwide.

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The only legal place to smoke tobacco in Mexico is inside private homes or private outdoor spaces. The country now has one of the world's strictest anti-tobacco laws. Tourists who smoke could face fines of between $50 and $300 (€46 and €277) for lighting up in public, according to Reuters.

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Cancun airport, a major gateway for international tourists, has adjusted to the new laws pretty well. You can't smoke directly in front of most entrance and exit doors. Smoking is now confined to designated areas outside the terminal buildings.

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