Can you take a hoverboard on a plane?
The short answer
Rules differ. TSA says to check with your airline and that hoverboards are allowed through the checkpoint. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) says they are not allowed in a checked bag or in the cabin.
TSA
TSA lists hoverboards as "check with airline" for both carry-on and checked bags, and says they are allowed through the checkpoint. The airline decides.
EASA
EASA says hoverboards are not allowed in a checked bag or in the cabin, giving the reason as their batteries having a rating of 100 Wh or more.
What to do
Check your airline before you buy a ticket. On flights to or from Europe, assume you cannot bring one.
Sources: TSA: hoverboards, EASA: dangerous goods when flying. Read 7 November 2026. Rules change, so check the official page before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Why are hoverboards restricted?
Both authorities point to the lithium batteries. EASA says the batteries have a rating of 100 Wh or more.
Does this apply to e-scooters?
We did not read a rule for e-scooters, so we do not state one. Ask your airline.