Darf man Gel Candles ins Flugzeug mitnehmen?
Nein — Gel Candles darf nicht im Handgepäck durch die Sicherheitskontrolle mitgenommen werden. Cabin (US): No — gel-type candles only.
- · Cabin (US): No — gel-type candles only
- · Checked (US): Yes — cushion the glass
- · Canada: both bags Yes — CATSA candle entry covers gels
- · Solid wax candles: unrestricted — see our candles page
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Regeln nach Sicherheitsbehörde
Rules by security authority
United States — TSA
Handgepäck:
NEIN
No — TSA bans gel-type candles in the cabin; gel wax counts as a gel/liquid.
Aufgabegepäck:
JA
Yes — gel candles are allowed in checked bags, TSA’s own verdict.
Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.
So verpacken Sie gel candles
Handgepäck: No — TSA bans gel-type candles in the cabin; gel wax counts as a gel/liquid.
Aufgabegepäck: Yes — gel candles are allowed in checked bags, TSA’s own verdict.
Das Sicherheitspersonal am Flughafen trifft stets die endgültige Entscheidung vor Ort.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring Gel Candles in a carry-on?
No — TSA bans gel-type candles in the cabin; gel wax counts as a gel/liquid.
Can you pack Gel Candles in checked luggage?
Yes — gel candles are allowed in checked bags, TSA’s own verdict.
Why can’t I carry gel candles on a US flight?
TSA classifies gel-type candles as gels — like any gel over 100 ml they are barred from the cabin. Checked bags are fine, and solid wax candles are unrestricted.
Are gel candles allowed in Canada?
Yes. CATSA’s candle entry permits candles — gel included — in both carry-on and checked baggage, a genuine US–Canada rule split.
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