Can I take a laptop with me on the plane?

What you can take with you on the plane

• The restrictions on hand baggage in the plane are very strict, before departure you should make sure that you are not carrying anything that you are not allowed to take with you. With regard to baggage and the amount that can be checked in, each airline has its own regulations, so it is advisable to find out about them in advance.
• Dangerous objects may not be carried in hand luggage, including pointed objects such as scissors or knives. There are also certain regulations for liquids and medication; all liquids must be transported in a transparent plastic bag. A total of only 100 ml may be carried.
• Electronic devices such as a laptop can be carried in hand luggage. These must be switched off during take-off and landing, but otherwise use is permitted; the ban applies only to cell phones during the entire flight. If you have any doubts, it is advisable to ask the flight attendants, they can provide precise information.
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Stow a laptop safely

• Before you take off, check which hand baggage regulations apply to your airline. Depending on the airline, taking a laptop in a laptop bag counts as second hand luggage. If only one piece of hand luggage is allowed on the plane, you could run into problems during check-in. If you stow the laptop in your hand luggage, it is usually not a problem.
• You should not stow a laptop in the checked suitcase. There is a great risk here that it will be damaged during transport.


Hand luggage on the plane - you should pay attention to this

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• It is also important that you can prove in the event of any customs controls that you did not buy the device in the holiday country but brought it with you. Otherwise, customs duties may apply.