No, rechargeable shavers don't have to go in hand luggage; they're generally allowed in both carry-on and checked bags, but putting them in your carry-on is often recommended, especially if they have lithium batteries, for safety and to prevent accidental activation, according to Remitly and LOT Airlines. For maximum smoothness at security, pack them securely in carry-on, covering the switch or terminals, as per Reddit users and Skycop.
The short answer is yes, and here's why. As we've already mentioned, electric razors are allowed in both carry-on and checked luggage. Your electric razor must be securely packed, and if it's battery-operated, the battery should be in good condition.
Tips for Traveling With Shaving Equipment
So, as you can see, in most instances it's perfectly fine to have your electric razor in your hand luggage or checked bag on a flight.
If your electric shaver contains a lithium-ion battery, the battery must remain installed in the device or be packed in carry-on baggage only. Spare (uninstalled) lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries are strictly prohibited in checked bags and must be carried on board.
Electric razors can go in either your carry-on or checked luggage. A straight razor must always be packed in your checked bags. For a safety razor, the handle can be in your carry-on, but the blades must be in your checked luggage.
You may only carry a battery-powered electric shaver in your carry-on baggage. If the design of the shaver allows you to separate the power source from the rest of the appliance (removing the batteries/battery pack), the batteries and battery pack should be packed in your carry-on baggage.
Lithium-ion batteries are allowed in your carry on based on watt hours (Wh). Batter- ies 0-100 Wh are allowed on passenger aircraft, 101-160 Wh require air carrier approval, and batteries exceeding 160 Wh are forbidden.
Most razors use either Nickel-Cadmium(NiCD) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH). And very few use Lithium Ion. NiCD batteries last the shortest amount of time and need to be recharged often (but you get more charge cycles).
You can take most types of razors on a plane in your hand luggage – including disposable razors, electric razors and razor cartridges.
You can pack many electronics in checked bags if completely off and protected, but spare batteries, power banks, and e-cigarettes are forbidden and must be in carry-on; devices with large lithium batteries (over 160Wh), certain smart bags, and damaged electronics are generally banned from both carry-on and checked bags due to fire risks, so always check your airline's specific rules.
No more than 15 lithium battery powered electronic devices (including power tools), for personal use only, permitted per passenger.
If a lithium battery—like a power bank, e-cigarette, or spare battery—is found in your checked luggage, airport security will usually intercept the bag during screening. If you're still landside, you may be called back to remove the item.
In Australia, prohibited carry-on items include weapons (knives, replica firearms, martial arts gear), explosives, flammable substances, disabling sprays (mace, pepper spray), and large quantities of liquids/powders on international flights; while household items like nail clippers and small scissors (blades <6cm) are often allowed, sharp tools, sporting goods, and most aerosols must go in checked luggage, with specific restrictions on liquids/powders for international travel. Always check with your airline and the Australian Border Force (ABF) website for specific rules, especially for powders on international flights.
You can't bring sharp objects (knives, scissors over 4in), weapons, most tools (hammers, drills), firearms, explosives, flammable liquids/aerosols, large lithium batteries, disabling sprays (pepper spray), or large quantities of liquids (over 100ml) in your carry-on; most hazardous materials and large sporting goods are also banned due to security risks, requiring them to be checked.
Disposable razors (blade encased in plastic), cartridges and electric shavers can go in carry-on. You can bring tweezers, nail clippers and scissors (blades under 6cm) on board.
Yes, you can bring deodorant on a plane. Stick and solid deodorants are allowed in your carry-on luggage without restrictions. Spray, gel and liquid deodorants over 3.4 ounces need to be packed in your checked baggage.
If you're packing for a trip and wondering whether you can take an electric razor on a plane, the good news is: yes, you can.
Electric razors
There are no restrictions on electric shavers and razors, so you are fine to pack these in your carry on hand luggage.
Electric shavers don't pose an issue and most governments and airlines allow them to be placed in both your hand luggage and checked bags. I always recommend checking before arriving at the airport though to avoid delays.
Transportation Security Administration (USA): the aviation authority. Disposable Razors “are permissible in carry-on luggage with the blade and replacement cartridges.” Safety Razors: “Because the razor blades are so easy to remove, safety razors are not permitted in your carry-on luggage with the blade.”
Lithium batteries with 100 watt hours or less in a device
Lithium ion (rechargeable) batteries are limited to a rating of 100 watt hours (Wh) per battery. These limits allow for nearly all types of lithium batteries used by the average person in their electronic devices.
Disadvantages of using an electric shaver
- Electric shavers rarely give as close a shave as regular razors, so if you're looking for a truly smooth shave, you might want to stick to the classics. You'll also probably have to shave a lot more regularly to keep the stubble at bay if you're going electric.
Methods include: leaving the batteries in their retail packaging, covering battery terminals with tape, using a battery case, using a battery sleeve in a camera bag, or putting them snugly in a plastic bag or protective pouch.
You may also take one spare lithium ion battery at a maximum of 300Wh, or two spare batteries at a maximum of 160Wh, each carried in accordance with the instructions above. The mobility device, without the battery, must be carried in the aircraft hold.
You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened.