How Many Cigarettes Can I Bring into New Zealand? 2026 Tobacco Allowance

How many cigarettes can I bring into New Zealand?

50 cigarettes or 50 g cigars/tobacco. Amounts over the allowance must be declared, and duty and tax may apply.

Source: customs.govt.nz, checked 5 Nov 2026

Can I bring a vape or e-cigarette into New Zealand?

New Zealand Customs Service does not state a vape rule on its page. Some countries ban vapes outright, so check before you travel. Source: customs.govt.nz, 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 New Zealand

Air New Zealand: vapes: All parts in carry-on; must not be turned on, used or charged on board; protected from activation; counts toward 15 PEDs; lighters: One small lighter or one box of safety matches, on person; blue-flame/torch/BBQ lighters forbidden. Source: airnewzealand.com, checked 6 Nov 2026