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

How many cigarettes can I bring into Germany?

200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 g (proportional mix). Amounts over the allowance must be declared, and duty and tax may apply.

Source: zoll.de, checked 5 Nov 2026

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

Zoll (German Customs) does not state a vape rule on its page. Some countries ban vapes outright, so check before you travel. Source: zoll.de, 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 Germany

Eurowings: vapes: Cabin only (LHG); lighters: 1 small lighter OR 1 box of safety matches on person (LHG). Source: eurowings.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

Lufthansa: vapes: Carry-on only, not overhead; some countries ban carrying them; lighters: 1 small lighter OR 1 box of safety matches, on person only. Source: lufthansa.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

Lufthansa City Airlines: vapes: Carry-on only, not overhead; some countries ban carrying them; lighters: 1 small lighter OR 1 box of safety matches, on person only. Source: lufthansa.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

Lufthansa CityLine: vapes: Carry-on only, not overhead; some countries ban carrying them; lighters: 1 small lighter OR 1 box of safety matches, on person only. Source: lufthansa.com, checked 6 Nov 2026