Darf man Nintendo Switch / Handheld ins Flugzeug mitnehmen?
Ja — Sie dürfen Nintendo Switch im Handgepäck im Flugzeug mitnehmen. Switch/Steam Deck/ROG Ally: both bags, cabin preferred (lithium).
- · Switch/Steam Deck/ROG Ally: both bags, cabin preferred (lithium)
- · Full-size consoles (PS5/Xbox): both bags — separate bin at X-ray
- · Wireless controllers: fine either bag
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Regeln nach Sicherheitsbehörde
Rules by security authority
United States — TSA
Handgepäck:
JA
Yes — handheld consoles are allowed in carry-on, and the cabin is the right place for their lithium batteries anyway.
Aufgabegepäck:
JA
Yes, handheld consoles are allowed in checked bags — but lithium devices belong in the cabin, so checked should be the backup plan.
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 nintendo switch / handheld
Handgepäck: Yes — handheld consoles are allowed in carry-on, and the cabin is the right place for their lithium batteries anyway.
Aufgabegepäck: Yes, handheld consoles are allowed in checked bags — but lithium devices belong in the cabin, so checked should be the backup plan.
Das Sicherheitspersonal am Flughafen trifft stets die endgültige Entscheidung vor Ort.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring a Nintendo Switch in a carry-on?
Yes — handheld consoles are allowed in carry-on, and the cabin is the right place for their lithium batteries anyway.
Can you pack a Nintendo Switch in checked luggage?
Yes, handheld consoles are allowed in checked bags — but lithium devices belong in the cabin, so checked should be the backup plan.
Can I take a PS5 or Xbox on a plane?
Yes — full-size consoles are allowed in both bags, and TSA asks you to place them in a separate bin for X-ray. A padded spot in your carry-on beats the hold: check the /can-i-bring/xbox page for console specifics.
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