Can You Take Snus on a Plane?

When it comes to the question, “how much snus can you take on a plane”, the answer is simple. Airlines don’t typically set limits, but customs authorities do. 

• Most countries allow around 250g of tobacco (roughly 5–6 cans of snus) duty-free.
• Nicotine pouches, being tobacco-free, are often not subject to these limits, but large quantities may attract scrutiny.

Another common question is: Can you use snus on a plane? 

Most major UK airlines don’t list nicotine pouches in their no-smoking policies. 

US airlines like American Airlines, Delta, and United have banned smokeless tobacco use, which includes snus. Nicotine pouches may be included in this. 

Nicotine pouches are discreet but using them onboard could still violate airline policy.  

Bottom line: Check with your airline before using nicotine pouches during your flight. 

Travelling within the EU with snus or nicotine pouches can be difficult, due to differing national laws and the EU’s evolving stance on nicotine products. 

Traditional snus (which contains tobacco) is banned across the EU, except in Sweden, where it remains legal due to a special exemption. 

Nicotine pouches are tobacco-free and are not currently regulated under the EU Tobacco Products Directive.  

However, several member states are introducing their own restrictions regarding nicotine pouches:  

• France: The sale and possession of nicotine pouches will be banned from 2026 (as reported by Haypp). Tourists are not exempt from the ban.
• Belgium: Nicotine pouches have been banned since 2023. You should not bring them into the country.¹
• The Netherlands: Nicotine pouches were banned in January 2025.¹
• Germany: Nicotine pouches are not available for sale, but travellers should be able to bring them into the country.
• Sweden: Both snus and nicotine pouches are legal but import limits may apply for travellers.

As seen above, some countries have banned or are considering banning buying tobacco-free snus. It is not always clear whether these countries would prohibit international travellers from entering the country with pouches.  

In other countries, customs may confiscate nicotine pouches due to their similarity to snus, even if nicotine pouches are legal in that country. 

As a relatively new category, nicotine pouches are often unregulated in many countries around the world. But due to their similarity with snus, they can end up in somewhat of a grey area, with decisions often coming at the discretion of customs staff. 

As such, it’s highly advisable to check local regulations for updated information before you travel. 

The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction regularly updates their database with information regarding national laws on snus and nicotine products.

Here are some general tips for travelling with nicotine pouches: 

• Pack securely: Keep cans tightly closed.
• Carry-on: Keep all nicotine products together and be ready to declare them.
• Original packaging: Keeping cans in original packaging helps clarify their contents at customs.
• Security checks: Be prepared to explain what the product is.
• Local laws: In some places, spitting (from loose snus) is illegal. Nicotine pouches are more discreet but should still be used considerately.