๐ผ Cabin bag
Permitted. Carry-on strongly recommended โ fragile and valuable.
โ๏ธ Hold (checked)
Permitted. Carry-on strongly recommended.
Common questions
Yes. There is no limit on the number of lenses you can carry. Use a padded lens pouch or camera bag to protect them.
Large lenses can appear unusual on X-ray. Have your lens caps on and be prepared to remove lenses from your bag for additional inspection.
For international travel, you may want to carry receipts or a customs declaration form for expensive lenses to prove they were purchased before travel and avoid paying import duties on return.
Related items
Browse all Photography โBased on official TSA guidelines. Rules vary by airline and route โ always verify with your carrier before travel. ยท Rules last verified May 2026.