Can I pack my hair dryer in checked luggage?

Yes, as long as it's a standard corded (plug-in) hair dryer. Cordless, battery-powered hair dryers need to travel in carry-on because of their lithium battery.

Do hair dryers need to be removed from my bag at security?

No. Hair dryers don't need to be removed for separate screening — they can stay packed in your carry-on or checked bag.

Hair Dryer

Standard corded hair dryers are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags; rare battery-powered cordless models are carry-on only.

Carry-on

Allowed

Checked

Allowed with conditions

Carry-on details

Allowed. A standard corded, plug-in hair dryer is allowed in carry-on without restriction, since it's treated as a normal electric appliance.

Checked-bag details

Allowed for corded models. A corded hair dryer can go in checked baggage with no restriction. If you have one of the less common cordless, battery-powered travel hair dryers with a built-in lithium battery, that battery must travel in carry-on instead — it's not allowed in checked bags.

Special instructions

If your hair dryer is a cordless, battery-powered model, pack it in carry-on rather than checked luggage because of the lithium battery.

Related rules

Lithium Battery & Power Bank Rules

FAQ

Can I pack my hair dryer in checked luggage?: Yes, as long as it's a standard corded (plug-in) hair dryer. Cordless, battery-powered hair dryers need to travel in carry-on because of their lithium battery.
Do hair dryers need to be removed from my bag at security?: No. Hair dryers don't need to be removed for separate screening — they can stay packed in your carry-on or checked bag.

Related items

Sources: TSA — What Can I Bring?, FAA — PackSafe (Hazardous Materials) · Last verified: 2026-07-31

Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.