Baggage rules
Can I Carry a Lighter on a Flight in India?
Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
You cannot carry a lighter in cabin baggage on Indian flights. In India lighters are banned from air travel entirely — you cannot carry a lighter in cabin baggage, in checked baggage, or on your person. This is stricter than some countries, where one lighter on the person is allowed.
- Cabin baggage
- Not allowed
- Checked baggage
- Not allowed
- On your person
- Not allowed
- Dangerous-goods class
- 2.1
Quick answers
Are lighters allowed on flights in India?
No. Lighters are banned in cabin baggage, checked baggage and on the person in India.