Peut-on apporter Gel Candles en avion ?
Non — gel candles est interdit en bagage cabine aux contrôles de sûreté. 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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Règles par autorité de sécurité
Rules by security authority
United States — TSA
Cabine :
NON
No — TSA bans gel-type candles in the cabin; gel wax counts as a gel/liquid.
Soute :
OUI
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.
Comment emballer gel candles
Bagage de cabine: No — TSA bans gel-type candles in the cabin; gel wax counts as a gel/liquid.
Bagage en soute: Yes — gel candles are allowed in checked bags, TSA’s own verdict.
L’agent de contrôle a toujours le dernier mot pour décider si un article est autorisé.
Foire aux questions
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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