Can you take fireworks on a plane?
The short answer
No. The FAA says all fireworks, no matter how small, are forbidden in carry-on and checked baggage. Flares are forbidden too, and the UK CAA also bans party poppers.
Fireworks
The FAA says all fireworks, no matter how small, are forbidden in carry-on and checked baggage.
Flares and party poppers
The FAA lists flares as forbidden. The UK Civil Aviation Authority lists fireworks and party poppers as banned.
If you need them at your destination
Buy them there. Do not try to post or ship them as ordinary parcels either, because carriers have their own dangerous goods rules.
Sources: FAA PackSafe: fireworks, FAA PackSafe: outdoor equipment, UK CAA: safety advice on what to pack. Read 7 November 2026. Rules change, so check the official page before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Are sparklers allowed?
The FAA page we read says all fireworks, no matter how small, are forbidden. We did not read a separate rule for sparklers, so treat them as banned.
Are party poppers allowed?
The UK CAA lists party poppers as banned.