Essential things you need to know before your trip
In addition to restrictions common to all routes, there are restrictions specific to each country, region, or airport.
Notes
- If a codeshare flight or flight operated by another airline is included in the itinerary, the baggage rules of the other airline may apply.
- When traveling on Japanese domestic sectors using a ticket for which the International Conditions of Carriage apply, the baggage rules for international flights will apply.
- Please check documents and instruction manuals that describe the chemical substances hazard information of the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) beforehand to make sure that items applicable to dangerous goods are not contained in your baggage.
- Please be advised that in the event that it is impossible to confirm whether or not an item can be transported by airplane before the departure time, the request for transport may be rejected.
- Some countries/regions may restrict other items in addition to those below from being carried on board and checked in.
Information
- Due to a circular issued from the Mexican authorities, you should note that electronic cigarettes are prohibited to be imported or exported on flights to or from Mexico.
- Prohibition of Possessing Electronic Cigarettes in Hong Kong
- Notification of importing Power-Assisted Bicycles to Singapore
Restrictions specific to each Country, Region, or Airport
Common to the USA
There are the following restrictions on routes to and from the United States.
Please see the restrictions enforced by the Federal Aviation Administration/FAA (available in English only)
and the restrictions enforced by the Transportation Security Administration/TSA (available in English only).
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Printer/toner cartridges exceeding 500g and CO2 cartridges | Not permitted | Not permitted |
| Personal oxygen cylinders *1 | Not permitted | Not permitted |
| Avalanche rescue backpack | Not permitted | Not permitted |
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*1.ANA medical oxygen cylinders for lending are available for transport. Please refer to the Medical Oxygen Cylinder Rental page for details.
The following restrictions are in place for U.S. arrivals.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| 12oz (350ml) or larger powder-like substance | Not permitted | Permitted |
Houston
The following restrictions are in place for Houston departures and arrivals.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Window-mounted (or) small portable refridgerated air conditioners | Not permitted | Not permitted |
Mexicocity
The following restrictions are in place for Mexicocity departures and arrivals.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| E-ciggarette | Not permitted | Not permitted |
Vancouver
The following restrictions are in place for Vancouver departures.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| 12oz (350ml) or larger powder-like substance | Not permitted | Permitted |
| Brass Knuckles, Kiyoga batons, Nunchucks, Shuriken, Bladed or spiked finger rings, Spiked collars or wristbands or any similar device, Morning star | Not permitted | Not permitted |
All EU Member States
The following restrictions are in place for EU member state departures and arrivals.
Please see List of Prohibited Articles in Your Cabin Baggage (available in English only)
and List of Prohibited Articles in Your Hold Baggage (available in English only).
All of Germany
The following restrictions are in place for Germany departures and arrivals.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Self Balancing Scooter Roller Board or Segway *2 | Not permitted | Not permitted |
| Naphtha lighter, ZIPPO lighter *3 | Not permitted | Not permitted |
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*2.Cannot be handled as electric mobility aids.
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*3.Cannot be transported on aircraft regardless of whether they contain absorbed or unabsorbed liquid fuel.
Vienna
The following restrictions are in place for Vienna departures and arrivals.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| ZIPPO lighter *4 | Not permitted | Not permitted |
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*4.Cannot be transported on aircraft regardless of whether they contain absorbed or unabsorbed liquid fuel.
All of China
The following restrictions are in place for China departures and arrivals.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Firearms, ammunition, toys that resemble weapons | Not permitted | Not permitted |
- Please inquire with ANA for the transport of such items for sport competitions, etc.
The following restrictions are in place for China departures.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| All kinds of alcohol (including disinfectants) | Not permitted | Permitted Containing more than 70% alcohol by volume are not permitted |
| Matches and lighters | Not permitted | Not permitted |
| Personal oxygen cylinders *5 | Not permitted | Not permitted |
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*5.ANA medical oxygen cylinders for lending are available for transport. Please refer to the Medical Oxygen Cylinder Rental page for details.
Shanghai (Pudong)
The following restrictions are in place for Shanghai (Pudong) departures.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Nail polish labeled "Flammable Solid" | Not permitted | Permitted |
Guangzhou
The following restrictions are in place for Guangzhou departures.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Spare batteries for general electronic devices (nickel-metal hydride batteries, dry cells) | Permitted | Not permitted |
Dalian
The following restrictions are in place for Dalian departures.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers | Not permitted | Not permitted |
Qingdao
The following restrictions are in place for Qingdao departures.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile batteries | Permitted Up to 2 |
Not permitted |
| Robot vacuum cleaners (main body) | Permitted Only those with a watt-hour rating of no more than 100 Wh |
Not permitted |
Shenzhen
The following restrictions are in place for Shenzhen departures.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Spare batteries for general electronic devices (nickel-metal hydride batteries, dry cells) | Permitted | Not permitted |
Hong Kong
The following restrictions are in place for Hong Kong departures and arrivals.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| PHS | Not permitted | Not permitted |
| Alternative smoking products including electronic cigarettes | Not permitted* | Not permitted* |
- Passengers who transit at the Hong Kong International Airport without passing through immigration control are exempt.
Prohibition of Possessing Electronic Cigarettes in Hong Kong
Effective from April 30, 2022, the law prohibits taking alternative smoking products including electronic cigarettes on board aircraft, carrying them on one's person, as well as storing them away in Hong Kong.
Please note that the transportation of electronic cigarettes in carry-on and checked baggage is prohibited for flights to and from Hong Kong except for the transit passengers without passing through immigration control.
For more information, please refer to the Prohibition of Alternative smoking products.
All of Taiwan
The following restrictions are in place for Taiwan departures.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Portable fan in lithium battery | Permitted | Not permitted |
The following restrictions are in place for Taiwan arrivals.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| E-ciggarette / Heated Tobacco Products | Not permitted* | Not permitted* |
- Passengers who transit in Taiwan without passing through immigration control are exempt.
Singapore
The following restrictions are in place for Singapore departures and arrivals.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| E-ciggarette | Not permitted | Not permitted |
| Bullet key chain | Not permitted | Not permitted |
The following restrictions are in place for Singapore departures.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Durian | Not permitted | Not permitted |
Notification of importing Power-Assisted Bicycles to Singapore
All importers of Power-Assisted Bicycles (PABs) and motorised Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) are required to obtain approval from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) before importing these devices into Singapore.
Individuals who attempt to bring in PABs or motorised PMDs without a valid import permit may be asked to return to their port of origin (if they wish to keep their device) or dispose of their device on the spot for a fee, or may face penalties and have their device seized.
For more information, please refer to the Import Control Regime for PABs and Motorised PMDs.
All of India
The following restrictions are in place for India departures and arrivals.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Cigarettes | Not permitted | Not permitted |
The following restrictions are in place for India departures.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Matches and lighters | Not permitted | Not permitted |
| Spices such as chili powders | Not permitted | Permitted |
| Coconuts, dry coconuts | Not permitted | Not permitted |
| MacBook Pro15 primarily sold between September 2015 and February 2017 with battery | Not permitted | Not permitted |
Bangkok
The following restrictions are in place for Bangkok departures and arrivals.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Durian | Not permitted | Permitted Must be wrapped up properly |
| E-ciggarette | Not permitted | Not permitted |
The following restrictions are in place for Bangkok departures.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| All items resemble with weapon (Bottle of Perfume/Keychain/Buckle) | Not permitted | Not permitted |
| T-shaped razors | Not permitted | Permitted |
All of Vietnam
The following restrictions are in place for Vietnam departures.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Condiments made with fermented shrimp, fish sauce | Not permitted | Permitted |
| Durian, jackfruit | Not permitted | Permitted |
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Please be aware that as of January 1, 2025, possession or use of e-cigarettes or heated tobacco products in Vietnam may incur a fine.
Manila
The following restrictions are in place for Manila departures.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Matches and lighters | Not permitted | Not permitted |
| Vinegar | Not permitted | Not permitted |
| Canned product (with easy open lids) | Not permitted | Permitted |
| Bowling/Billiard balls | Not permitted | Permitted |
| Scissors *6 | Not permitted | Permitted |
| Long umbrellas | Not permitted | Permitted |
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*6.Cannot be carried on board regardless of size and roundness.
Kuala Lumpur
The following restrictions are in place for Kuala Lumpur departures.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Soft toy or anything resemble weapon | Not permitted | Permitted |
| Durian | Not permitted | Not permitted |
Yangon
The following restrictions are in place for Yangon departures and arrivals.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Alkaline battery | Not permitted | Permitted However, if inside an electronic device, it must be removed. |
The following restrictions are in place for Yangon departures.
| Restricted Item | Carry-on | Check-in |
|---|---|---|
| Matches and lighters | Not permitted | Not permitted |