Is vaping illegal in Iceland?


Is vaping illegal in Iceland? The sale of e-cigarettes is allowed subject to restrictions including product notification, location-based sales, and a minimum sales age.


How strict is Iceland customs?

Iceland's customs laws prevent you from bringing certain items into the country in order to protect Iceland and its environment, including narcotics and dangerous drugs, uncooked meat and various meat productions, uncooked milk and eggs, various weapons, finely powdered snuff and moist snuff to be used orally.


What you Cannot bring to Iceland?

Prohibited articles
  • Narcotics and dangerous drugs.
  • Various weapons, e.g. daggers with blades exceeding 12 cm, switchblade knives and flick stilettos, knuckles and various truncheons, crossbows and handcuffs.
  • Finely powdered snuff.
  • Moist snuff to be used orally, also available in bags.


How many elf bars can I take on a plane?

Depending on the airline you have chosen to fly with, there are maximum limits on the amount of Elf Bars you can take on a plane. On average, most airlines will allow between 15-20 disposables vapes such as Elf Bars on a flight as long as they are sealed and stored safely and correctly in the hand luggage.


Where do I put my vape when going through security?

When you are actually going through security, it's recommended to remove your e-cigarette/vape, place it in a tray/bin, and put it through the x-ray scanner separately from your carry-on bag. If you keep it in your bag, it could look suspicious and cause you to undergo additional screening.


Can I bring an elf bar on a plane?

You can also take elf bars, geek bars and any other type of disposable vape in your carry-on luggage as long as it adheres to the standard hand luggage regulations. It is important to note that these items are only permitted as hand luggage, and should be stored safely in a sealed bag or container.


Can I bring a vape through customs?

Electronic smoking devices are allowed only in carry-on baggage. Passengers are required to take effective measures for preventing accidental activation of the heating element of the device when transporting the devices.


Do airports check bags for vapes?

Vaping devices like vape mods and vape pens can travel with you on airplanes. They can go in carry-on luggage or in your pockets. But never in checked luggage. That's for any kind of vapes that have lithium batteries.