Photography

📷 Polaroid / instant camera

💼 Cabin bag

Yes

Permitted. Request hand inspection if the camera contains unused instant film — X-rays can damage it.

✈️ Hold (checked)

Yes

Camera permitted. Keep unused film in carry-on — checked baggage X-rays will damage it.

💡 Tip: Instant cameras are permitted in carry-on and checked baggage. The film inside them is sensitive to X-rays — request hand inspection for the camera if it contains unused film. Spare instant film cartridges should also have hand inspection requested.

Common questions

Yes. Instant cameras are permitted in carry-on everywhere. If the camera is loaded with unused film, request hand inspection to avoid X-ray damage.

Yes. Unused instant film is light-sensitive and can be damaged by airport X-ray machines, particularly newer CT scanners. Request hand inspection for loaded cameras and spare film cartridges.

Strongly not recommended. Checked baggage X-ray machines use higher doses that will definitively damage unused instant film.