How Many Cigarettes Can I Bring into Canada? 2026 Tobacco Allowance

How many cigarettes can I bring into Canada?

200 cigarettes AND 50 cigars AND 200 tobacco sticks AND 200 g loose tobacco (limits per type). Amounts over the allowance must be declared, and duty and tax may apply.

Source: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca, checked 5 Nov 2026

Can I bring a vape or e-cigarette into Canada?

Canada Border Services Agency does not state a vape rule on its page. Some countries ban vapes outright, so check before you travel. Source: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca, checked 5 Nov 2026

Can I carry cigarettes, vapes and lighters on the plane?

Cigarettes, cigars, loose tobacco: carry-on yes; checked bag yes; No aviation limit; destination customs allowance applies; on board: smoking banned on board.

E-cigarettes / vapes: carry-on yes (on person or carry-on); checked bag no (also not in gate-checked bags); No quantity limit stated; spare batteries protected; on board: recharging banned; use banned by airline/regulator rules. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Lighter (gas/butane or Zippo-type): carry-on one, on person or in carry-on; torch lighters not in cabin; checked bag only in an approved container; One per passenger; on board: -. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Safety matches: carry-on one packet, on person or carry-on; checked bag no; One packet; on board: -. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Airline vape and lighter rules for flights from Canada

Air Transat: vapes: Carry-on only, never used; not checked; not allowed to Cuba or Mexico; lighters: One lighter per passenger in liquids bag; one book of matches on person; torch, gun/grenade-shaped lighters banned. Source: airtransat.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

Porter Airlines: vapes: Carry-on only; Mexico bans e-cigarettes/vapes; lighters: Not permitted in checked baggage. Source: flyporter.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

WestJet: vapes: One per guest, on person; not checked/overhead; use and charging not permitted; lighters: Small personal lighter or safety matches on person only; fuel/refills not accepted. Source: westjet.com, checked 6 Nov 2026