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Can you bring a disposable razor on a plane?

Yes. Disposable razors are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags on US flights, with no quantity limit listed by TSA.

Carry-on bagAllowed

TSA allows disposable razors in carry-on bags with no special conditions, because the blades are enclosed in the head.

Checked bagAllowed

Allowed in checked bags. Wrap or sheathe it in checked bags so baggage handlers and TSA inspectors can't get cut.

Checked against official TSA, FAA and government pages on . These are US rules unless we say otherwise; the TSA officer at the checkpoint makes the final call.

The rules in numbers

  • Carry-on: allowed
  • Checked: allowed; sheathe or wrap sharp items

Packing tips

  • Keep the plastic cap on so the razor doesn't nick you or your toiletry bag when you reach in for it.
  • Shaving gel or foam in your carry-on still has to follow the 3.4 oz (100 ml) liquids rule, even though the razor itself is fine.

Outside the US

  • UKFixed-cartridge (disposable) razors are allowed in both hand and hold luggage. Source
  • CanadaCATSA allows disposable razors with encased blades in carry-on. Source

Flying somewhere else? See the rules for the UK, EU, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan.

Questions people ask

Can you take disposable razors in hand luggage?

Yes. TSA allows disposable razors in carry-on bags, and the UK and Canada allow them too.

Can I bring a pack of disposable razors on a plane?

Yes. TSA lists disposable razors as allowed in carry-on and checked bags without a quantity limit.

Sources