Dangerous goods

Dangerous goods are items or substances that may endanger the safety of the aircraft or travellers on board. The Jetstar dangerous goods policy is governed by the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and the regulations of each national aviation authority. Aviation requirements forbid the carriage of most dangerous goods onto an aircraft. Some dangerous goods may be carried onboard Jetstar aircrafts but require approvals. These processes differ depending on the Jetstar carrier and regional authority. It is the responsibility of the passenger to check carriage requirements of dangerous goods, as they may differ from other airlines and countries. Check the flight number of each leg of your journey to understand which approvals apply to you, detailed in the following sections.
  • JQ = Jetstar Australia
  • GK = Jetstar Japan
  • 3K = Jetstar Asia
Whether you check in online or at the airport, you’ll need to declare that you’ve understood these requirements. Failure to check your baggage for dangerous goods or comply with civil aviation safety regulations is a serious offence. If you’re unsure about anything you have packed, read through this page and what can’t I carry on board?. You can also contact our Contact Centre/Live Chat or Jetstar airport staff for further advice.

Forbidden dangerous goods

Below are common items that are classified as forbidden dangerous goods. These cannot be carried on to an aircraft.
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Additionally, for Jetstar Asia (3K), self-heating meals and drinks (eg. instant hot pot, rice, soup, meals ready-to-eat (MRE)) are prohibited from both check-in and carry-on baggage.

Check with the airline

Some dangerous goods are allowed on board, provided certain carriage requirements have been met. These include:
  • Allowances are for personal use only
  • Commercial quantities are not permitted as passenger baggage. These must be sent as freight.
If you intend to travel with any of the items listed, see the below sections on how to seek approval.
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Requesting approvals

For Jetstar Airways (JQ)

Approvals are conducted via Qantas. To request approval, go to the Qantas dangerous goods approval form, select which type of dangerous good you require approval for and then provide your personal information. We recommend you submit your dangerous goods approval request at least 5 business days before your flight departs so we can address any issues and get you to your flight on time. You must contact a Jetstar team member at the airport if you are intending to travel with any dangerous goods, even if you have prior approval via Qantas.

For Jetstar Japan (GK)

Please contact #DL-JJPDGAPRV@jetstar.com for dangerous goods approvals for Jetstar Japan (GK) flights. Note that further approval and forms may be required depending on item type, for example, motorised mobility aids and oxygen cylinders

For Jetstar Asia (3K)

Approvals for Jetstar Asia (3K) flights can be conducted through the Qantas dangerous goods approval form outlined above. Please ensure you report your dangerous goods to a Jetstar team member at the check-in/bag drop counter as well.

Lithium batteries

Lithium batteries are used to power rechargeable electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets and game consoles, power tools, mobility aids and assistive devices, and portable medical equipment including CPAP machines and oxygen concentrators. If you’re travelling with a device containing lithium batteries, please check the below table. You will need to know your lithium battery make and model, battery type, battery voltage (V), battery amp hour (Ah) rating and the battery Watt hour. To calculate Watt hours, multiply the voltage (V) by the amp hours (Ah). For example: 12V x 5Ah = 60Wh Lithium batteries can be carried within devices (eg. laptops, e-scooters, power tools) or separate from the device (eg. a spare/power bank) but fall under different carriage requirements. The onboard use of power banks/powerpacks is not recommended. Damaged (e.g. swollen) or defective lithium batteries and power banks present significant risk, including overheating and fire, and are prohibited from being carried. Carriage of electronic scooters (e-scooters) and skateboards fall under similar carriage requirements. If you are intending to carry either of these items, see our specific page about carrying skateboards and scooters. Any batteries noted as "Freight required" in the table below must be sent by Qantas Freight (except motorised mobility aids).

Electronic devices (portable) containing batteries

No more than 15 lithium battery-powered electronic devices (including powertools), for personal use only, are permitted per passenger. Devices containing lithium batteries must be completely switched off. The ON/OFF switch of devices must be protected to prevent accidental activation.

Containing rechargeable lithium-metal batteries

Allowable voltage and/or wattage HourApproval required?Carry-onCheckedFreight required
< 100 WhNo✓✓No
> 100 Wh and < 160 WhYes✓✓No
> 160 WhN/AxxYes

Containing non-rechargeable lithium-metal batteries (eg. for hearing aids)

Allowable lithium contentApproval required?Carry-onCheckedFreight required
< 2gNo1✓xNo
> 2 gN/AxxYes2

Other types

TypeLi contentV and/or WhApproval Required?Carry-onCheckedFreight required
Medical equipment containing Li-ion batteries (<8g lithium)> 2g and <8g-Yes✓xNo
Containing non-spillable batteries-<12 V and <100 WhNo✓✓No
Fuel cell systems and spare fuel cartridges3--No✓✓No
Containing other batteries (alkaline, NiMh, Nicad etc.)--No✓✓No
1 The battery terminals must be protected e.g. taping over the exposed terminals.
2 Unless contained in medical equipment
3 Up to 200ml of fuel or 200g for solid fuel or 120ml liquefied gas.

Power tools containing lithium batteries

Li-ion contained/attached to tool4

V and/or WhApproval required?Carry-onCheckedFreight required
< 100 wHNox✓No
> 100 wH and < 160 wHYesx✓No

Li-ion removed/detached from tool5

V and/or WhApproval required?Carry-onCheckedFreight required
> 100 wH and < 160 wHYes✓xNo
4 The tool must be securely contained in either a hard/moulded case or a sturdy box, unable to move. Only 1 tool per box or 2 are permitted in a hard case if the case is specifically moulded to securely fit 2 tools
5All tools (minus the battery) must be carried in checked baggage only.

Spare batteries

All spare batteries and power banks must be carried with battery terminals protected. No more than 20 spare batteries in total, for personal use, are permitted per passenger and only two spares between 100 Wh and 160 Wh are allowed. The battery terminals of spares must be protected (e.g. taping over the exposed terminals).

Rechargeable lithium-metal battery

V and/or WhApproval required?Carry-onCheckedFreight required
< 100 wHNo✓xNo
> 100 wH and < 160 wHYes✓xNo
> 160 wHN/AxxYes

Spare batteries for medical equipment

Li contentApproval required?Carry-onCheckedFreight required
> 2g and <8gYes✓xNo
> 8 gN/AxxYes

Other types

Battery typeLi contentV and/or WhApproval required?Carry-onCheckedFreight required
Non-rechargeable lithium-metal batteries< 2g-No✓xNo
Non-spillable batteries-<12 V and < 160 wHNo✓xNo
Other batteries (alkaline, NiMh, Nicad etc.)No✓xNo

Smartbags

Smartbags are any luggage that contains electrical components, such as a battery and circuit board, to enable additional features. All smartbags must have detachable batteries, smartbags with non-detachable batteries are not permitted. See the below table summarising carriage allowances for smartbags with detachable lithium batteries.
Rating / Li contentCarry-onChecked
< 2.7 Wh or < 0.3 g Li✓✓
> 2.7 Wh or > 0.3 g Li, but < 160 Wh or < 2g5✓x
> 160 Whxx
Non-lithium6✓✓
6 Smartbag itself with battery detached can be checked baggage. The power bank of a smart bag must be placed in the carry-on baggage only.
7 Can remain fitted in the smartbag.

Motorised mobility aids

Battery-powered mobility aids (including battery-powered wheelchairs) are considered dangerous goods and require airline approval before they can travel safely with us. See how to request approval for your relevant carrier.

Additional Requirements for Jetstar Japan (GK)

In addition to the requirements outlined above, if you're travelling on a Jetstar Japan (GK) flight, and checking in your battery-powered wheelchair, you’ll need to complete the Electric Wheelchair Fact Form and email the completed form to Jetstar Japan (DL-JJPDGAPRV@jetstar.com) at least 5 business days prior to departure.

Personal items, toiletries and medicinal items

Unless specified as either forbidden or permitted dangerous goods, most personal items, such as toiletries, medicine, alcohol or lighters and vapes, can be carried on to a Jetstar aircraft without prior approval. However, quantity restrictions apply and they must be packed appropriately, as outlined below.

Lighters, matches, e-cigarettes and vapes (personal vaping devices)

You may carry only one lighter (cigarette, Zippo, arc or plasma) per person and must keep it on your person (eg. in a pocket). You cannot pack them in carry-on or checked baggage. They also cannot contain any unabsorbed liquid fuel, other than liquefied gas. Strike anywhere matches, book matches, lighter fuel, blue flame/cigar lighters or lighters powered by a lithium battery which can be accidently turned on, are forbidden. You can bring e-cigarettes and vapes as carry-on baggage only, without requiring approval. You are forbidden from recharging these devices onboard. Smoking in the aircraft at any time is strictly prohibited, including the use of e-cigarettes and personal vaping devices (vapes).

Flights to, from or transiting through Singapore

Carrying or using a vape or e-cigarette in Singapore is banned, and fines are heavy if you are caught. If you are travelling to, from or transiting through Singapore, any vapes or e-cigarettes are prohibited and will be confiscated by airport security.

For Jetstar Japan (GK)

Note that on Jetstar Japan (GK) flights, lithium battery-powered lighters are permitted but can only be carried on your person. Any battery inside the lighter must:
  • Not exceed a lithium content of 2g
  • Not exceed a watt-hour rating of 100 Wh
  • Not be recharged onboard
  • Have terminals taped
Measures must be taken to prevent unintentional activation of the heating element while onboard.

Toiletries, medicines and aerosols

Toiletries are classed as items which can be applied to the body (eg. aerosol deodorants, hair sprays, perfumes, colognes, shaving gels, etc.). These, and any medicinal items or other aerosols, can be carried in either carry-on or checked baggage, but must fulfil particular requirements:
  • No more than 500g/500ml per item
  • All items together must not total more than 2kg/2L
  • Aerosols nozzles must be protected (eg. cap)
  • Aerosols are only for sporting or home use.
Furthermore, airport security may enforce additional restrictions. These include carry-on limits on liquids, aerosols and gels on all international flights to 100g/100ml. Please ensure you check regional security requirements before packing your toiletries and medicines.

Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic beverages can be carried in your carry-on or checked baggage, given the following requirements:
  • Alcohol over 70%: not permitted
  • Alcohol between 24%-70%: maximum 5L per passenger
  • Alcohol under 24%: no quantity limit applies to checked baggage
  • Alcohol must be securely sealed in retail packaging.
Keep in mind security requirements on international flights limit liquids in carry-on baggage to 100ml per item. This includes any alcohol, even if bought through duty-free.

Recreational sporting and petrol-powered equipment

Avalanche rescue backpack

You can carry avalanche rescue packs in both carry-on and checked baggage but will require prior approval. However, you are only allowed to carry only one per passenger and they can only be fitted with one cylinder of division 2.2, non-flammable, non-toxic gas and must be fitted with pressure relief valves on the airbags. If a pyrotechnic trigger is fitted no more than 200mg of division 1.4S explosive is permitted and the backpack must be packed so that it cannot be accidentally activated.

Self-inflating devices (eg. life jackets)

You can carry self-inflating devices such as life jackets in both carry-on and checked baggage but will require prior approval. No more than two self-inflating safety devices are allowed per person and no more than two CO2 (carbon dioxide) non-flammable gas cartridges (2.2) are allowed fitted in the self-inflating safety device. Up to two spare cartridges per device are permitted.

CO2 canisters

You can carry CO2 canisters in both carry-on and checked baggage, but will require airline approval. You can carry up to four cartridges per passenger, with each cartridge containing up to 28g or 50ml of CO2. Cartridges carried as part of self-inflating devices or avalanche rescue backpacks are included in this limit.

Camping stoves

You can only carry camping stoves in checked baggage. Gas camping stoves do not require approval but if any smell of gas is detected during the check-in process (including an inspection), the item will be denied carriage. Camping stoves that use flammable liquid must be declared during check-in and require approval. The item must be flushed according to Declaration/Flushing Procedures Liquid Fuel Camping Stove and Tank/Fuel Containers (PDF). If the item has not been flushed or any fuel smell is detected during the check-in process (including an inspection), the item will be denied carriage. Fuel canisters/refills are forbidden for both types of gas stove.

Heat producing devices (eg. Diving lamp, soldering iron)

Any heat producing devices containing lithium batteries follow the lithium battery guidelines above. The battery and heat producing component must be separated from each other (ie. Lithium battery removed and placed in carry-on only). Any of the devices battery terminals must be protected (i.e taped over). Any devices containing flammable gas canisters are forbidden.

Portable fridges

Portable fridges do not require approval but can only be carried in checked baggage. They must contain less than 12kg of non-flammable gas (eg. R134a)

Internal combustion engines (eg. chainsaws, lawnmowers)

For Jetstar Australia (JQ)

For flights operated by Jetstar Airways (JQ), refer to the Qantas page about recreational, sporting and petrol-powered equipment and follow the outlined approval process.

For Jetstar Japan (GK) and Jetstar Asia (3K)

Items with internal combustion engines, such as chainsaws, line trimmers and lawn mowers, are prohibited on flights operated by Jetstar Asia (3K) and Jetstar Japan (GK).

Medical equipment and specimens

Restrictions may apply if you are intending to carry medical specimens or equipment.

Medical specimens

Insulated packaging containing liquid nitrogen (dry shippers) do not require approval and can be packed in checked or carry-on baggage. Any specimens or biological samples contained in small quantities of permitted flammable liquids do not require approval and can be carried in either checked or carry-on baggage. Restrictions apply to the amount of liquid, however:
  • No more than 30 ml of liquid per inner container
  • No more than 1L per package.

Medical equipment

Oxygen cylinders

Only gaseous cylinders for medical use are permitted for carriage, and can only be carried on particular types of aircraft. Further details, including approval, clearance processes and alternatives are outlined on our travel oxygen page. Oxygen cylinders must go through the dangerous goods approval processes and travel in carry-on baggage. For Jetstar Japan, if you wish to use a medical oxygen bottle, you will need to submit a Medical Oxygen Bottle Specification Confirmation Form in addition to any medical clearance forms. Please submit this to Jetstar at least 5 business days prior to your flight.

Medical equipment powered by lithium batteries

For any medical equipment powered by lithium batteries, refer to the section on outlining lithium batteries requirements. When medical equipment with lithium batteries is packed in checked baggage, ensure:
  • Equipment containing batteries must have the ON/OFF switch protected to prevent accidental activation, and
  • The device must be completely switched off (not in sleep or hibernation mode).
Pacemakers are permitted on one’s person.

Ammunition

Different Jetstar flights have different requirements for carrying firearms, ammunition and weapons. We may agree to carry firearms and ammunition in checked baggage provided they are packed in accordance with all applicable airline requirements, national and international laws and regulations. Firearms and ammunition must be carried in accordance with the regulatory requirements of the country you are travelling to, from or through. It's your responsibility to ensure all relevant import and export permits, licence and documentation (including Australian requirements) are obtained prior to travel. When travelling to, from or through Singapore on a Jetstar Airways (JQ) flight; passengers must obtain approval to carry firearms and/or ammunition. Ammunition must have approval to be carried on Jetstar Airways (JQ) services as checked baggage. Any approved items need to be packed according to all applicable national and international laws and regulations.
  • Only ammunition cartridges for weapons or small arms of Division 1.4s, UN0012 or UN0014 is permitted. This excludes ammunition with explosive or incendiary projectiles. Primers are forbidden.
  • You must hold a valid firearms licence, permit or enforcement agency identification, which you'll need to present at check-in.
  • You can carry up to 5kg gross of ammunition (including packaging), per passenger. Allowances for more than one person must not be combined into one bag or container.
  • Ammunition should be securely packaged and individually separated within the container.

For Jetstar Asia (3K)

Jetstar Asia (3K) does not accept or carry firearms and ammunition for hunting or sporting purposes as Checked Baggage.

Recalled electronic devices

Jetstar recommends customers check the Product Safety website for Australia website, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for Japan, the Consumer Product Safety Office for Singapore, or their regional equivalent, for a list of products that contain dangerous goods that have been recalled due to faults. Customers planning to travel with these products should refer to the original manufacturer for further information and recall instructions.

Other dangerous goods

Dry ice

Dry ice requires approval and must be declared during check-in. Up to 2.5kg is permitted per passenger and must be carried in a bag/package that permits the release of CO2 gas.

Magnetic material

Magnetic material is permitted for carriage in carry-on or checked baggage, unless it causes more than a 2 degree swing on a compass. This can be checked by:
  • Placing the package on the ground (by itself) and orientating it East/West
  • Holding a compass at least 2m from the surface of the package
  • Ensuring the magnet does not make the needle on the compass move more than 2 degrees.

Light bulbs

Light bulbs for personal or home use can be carried in retail packaging.
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