What to get on the plane when traveling to Canada
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There are certain substances and items that are prohibited for those passengers who fly to Canada. Therefore, you must have knowledge of what they are and avoid taking them on the plane, either in hand luggage or in your own person. On the other hand, there are many products or objects that you can take with you to the cabin of the plane.

If you are not sure if some of your items are allowed or not, check it in advance with the airline with which you are going to make your trip to Canada. Below, we show you a general list of what can and cannot be taken on the plane to Canada. Pay close attention and don’t forget to comply with cabin restrictions.

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Liquids, aerosols and gels

You can carry liquids, aerosols, or gels in your hand luggage in containers of 100 ml/100g or less. This includes your unsound food and personal items. All containers should fit in a single transparent plastic bag with a closure containing 1 liter or less. Breast milk is allowed in quantities greater than 100 ml, along with packages of gel or ice to keep it fresh, regardless of whether or not you travel with your child.

Personal care items

Personal care items are allowed in carry-on baggage if they comply with the restrictions on liquids, aerosols, and gels mentioned above.

Hair curlers

You can bring a hair curler that contains hydrocarbon gas, as long as the safety cover is well adjusted over the heating element, but you cannot carry gas recharges for the curling iron in the cabin. You should also not use the curling iron on the plane.

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Portable electronic devices

Some airline operators allow the use of approved portable electronic devices, such as cameras, tablets, game consoles, laptops, e-books, camcorders on board the aircraft, even during takeoff and landing (provided they are in flight mode). However, other devices are strictly prohibited from using them at any time because they can interfere with the navigation and communication systems of the aircraft. The restrictions on use apply to devices such as laptops, which must be stored or secured during takeoff and landing. If you are not sure whether or not you can travel with your electronic device, please check with your airline.

Alcoholic beverages

It can transport by air up to a maximum of 5 liters of alcoholic beverages containing between 24 and 70 percent alcohol by volume in retail packaging. There are no restrictions for alcoholic beverages containing 24 percent alcohol or less.

Electronic cigarettes

You can bring e-cigarettes for your personal use in your hand luggage but you cannot use them on board the plane. Replacement batteries must be protected so that they do not suffer any short circuits.

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Lighters or lighters

Disposable lighters (for example, non-rechargeable Bic type) and torchless lighters (for example, Zippo type) are allowed in hand luggage. Lighters must be intended for personal and never commercial use.

Dry ice

With airline approval, you can bring up to 2.5 kg of dry ice in your carry-on baggage when used to pack perishable products that are not articles or substances called dangerous goods. Check with your airline for any additional conditions.

Wheelchairs or other battery-powered mobility aids

Contact your airline in advance to transport your wheelchair or other battery mobility aid. See also the specifications of the batteries and any additional conditions.

Cardiac pacemaker or other medical devices

If you have had a radioisotopic cardiac pacemaker or other medical devices (e.g., an insulin pump) or adjusted externally as a result of medical treatment, you are allowed to fly.

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Continuous positive airway pressure device (CPAP)

CPAP devices are allowed on an airplane. The distilled water used for the CPAP device is exempt from liquid restrictions. For a CPAP device to be checked, passengers can choose between:

Bring a transparent plastic bag to place the breathing device for the exam.

Leave the accessories (tubes and mask) inside the box and place the main electronic unit alone in a container.

Important: you must bring supporting documentation, in the form of a doctor’s note, that clearly indicates the medical requirements for the distilled water of your CPAP.

Medical or clinical thermometers

You can bring a small medical or clinical thermometer containing mercury, in its protective case, for personal use.

Non-radioactive medicinal articles

It can transport non-radioactive medicinal articles, but the net quantity of each article must not exceed 0.5 kg or 0.5 L. It can carry a combined maximum of 2 kg or 2 L of non-radioactive medicinal articles.

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Radiopharmaceuticals

If the radiopharmaceuticals are contained within your body as a result of medical treatment, you are allowed to fly.

Gas cylinders

With the approval of your airline, you can bring small gaseous oxygen or air cylinders for medical use. Check with your airline for the specifications of the gas cylinders.

Guide or emotional support animals

Guide or emotional support animals are allowed in airplanes with 30 or more passenger seats. They can stay in the cabin as long as they have been trained to help a person by a professional service animal institution. If you have doubts about it, contact your airline.

Rescue backpack for avalanches

With the approval of the airline, you can carry an avalanche rescue backpack equipped with a pyrotechnic firing mechanism and a compressed gas cylinder. The backpack must be packaged so that it cannot be activated accidentally.

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Work tools

Work tools that could be used to cause serious injury or threaten the safety of the aircraft (for example, levers, saws, or nail guns) are prohibited.

Guns, firearms and other similar devices

Guns, firearms, and other devices designed to cause serious injury when throwing harmful objects (for example, bows) or objects that could be confused with that device (for example, toy guns) are prohibited.

Cartridges in box

With airline approval, you can carry up to 5 kg of non-explosive or non-inflammatory cartridges in a safe box inside your hand luggage. Check with your airline for any additional conditions.

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Small gas cartridges

With the approval of your airline, you can transport up to four small cartridges containing carbon dioxide or other suitable gas. The water capacity of each cartridge should not exceed 50 ml. Check with your airline for the specifications of the gas cartridges.

Self-inflating personal security devices

With the approval of your airline, you can carry a self-inflating personal safety device, such as a lifeguard equipped with two small cartridges containing carbon dioxide or other suitable gas, in addition to up to two spare cartridges. In the previous section, you will find more information about gas cartridges.

Strong objects

Prohibited items include specific blunt objects that are illegal under the Criminal Code of Canada. You are not allowed to have these items in your possession, regardless of whether they have gone through a security check or not.

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Objects with sharp tips or edges

Objects with sharp tips or edges (e.g., axes, cutters, swords) that could be used to cause serious injuries are prohibited.

Dangerous goods

Dangerous goods and articles are completely prohibited on the aircraft (e.g., acids or compressed gases).

Devices designed to stun or immobilize

Devices designed to stun or immobilize (e.g., tasers, stunners, or tear gas) are prohibited.

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Explosive or incendiary substances

Explosive or incendiary substances (for example, b) or devices that could be used to cause serious injury or threaten the safety of the aircraft are prohibited.

In addition to complying with all restrictions on substances and objects when flying by plane to Canadian territory, it is important to have prior permission to enter the country. For this reason, don’t forget to apply for and have a visa or an eTA in Canada before boarding your flight. Otherwise, you could not only have problems making your plane trip but also entering the country. The Canadian eTA is an electronic travel permit that is processed through a simple online form. With this authorization, you can travel to Canada for tourism or business for a limited period of time.