Tablet
Tablets are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags, with carry-on recommended.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed with conditions
Carry-on details
Allowed. Tablets can travel in your carry-on without restriction. Smaller tablets usually don't need to be removed from your bag for X-ray screening, but larger ones (roughly larger than a standard paperback) may need to be placed in a bin separately, similar to a laptop.
Checked-bag details
Allowed, but not recommended. As with any lithium-battery device, keeping it in the cabin protects both the device and reduces battery fire risk in the cargo hold.
Special instructions
Larger tablets may need to be screened separately from your bag, similar to laptops.
Related rules
FAQ
- Does my tablet need to come out of my bag at security?
- Small tablets usually don't. Larger tablets (roughly larger than a paperback book) may need to be screened separately, the same as a laptop.
Related items
Sources: TSA — What Can I Bring?, FAA — PackSafe (Hazardous Materials) · Last verified: 2026-07-29
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.