Emirates — Lighters and matches

Emirates rule

On person Allowed with conditions

One small packet of safety matches or one small cigarette lighter without unabsorbed liquid fuel, other than liquefied gas.

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 Emirates rules for Lighters and matches?

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