Air France — Lighters and matches

Air France rule

On person Allowed with conditions

Cabin baggage Prohibited

Checked baggage Prohibited

1 per person Counts toward the cabin electronics quota

Same as the standard rule

Last verified Sep 19, 2026

On person Allowed with conditions

Must stay on the passenger's person in a resealable plastic bag; safety matches are allowed in cabin baggage, non-safety matches are prohibited.

Cabin baggage Prohibited

A lighter may not travel loose in cabin baggage; it must be kept on the person.

Checked baggage Prohibited

1 per person

Last verified Sep 19, 2026

What are Air France rules for Lighters and matches?

See the cabin and checked baggage limits for Lighters and matches on Air France below, compared with the international baseline rule.