Although CBD is not considered a drug, it is important to take precautions before bringing it in your luggage. As a general rule, transporting CBD should not be a problem if it is still in an intact bag and you have a receipt to prove that it complies with current European laws.
To answer the question: Can you take CBD on board a plane to enjoy its benefits legally? Well, that depends on certain conditions. The problem with CBD is that even though it is allowed in European countries and many other countries around the world, it is often placed in a grey area, bordering on the illegal. So, if you want to know how to travel with CBD, you will find all the answers to your questions in this article dedicated to CBD on the plane.
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Travelling with CBD on the plane, is it legal?
Travelling in Europe with CBD
If you are traveling in Europe and your products are in an intact bag that attests to its legality, transporting CBD should not be a problem. In fact, it is not a crime to transport or possess CBD products in Europe. Rather, the problem is getting through security checks with these products. For example, when you are still in the airport, you may very well come across a police dog who, unfortunately, does not know the difference between a hemp flower with or without THC. As a result, you may have to go through a more thorough police check, especially if you do not have a tax receipt. Even if you do not risk anything legally speaking, these controls could very well cause a delay and make you miss your plane..
To avoid thorough checks and unwanted delays, it is therefore preferable to transport your CBD with a tax receipt and if possible, in another form than flowers and resins which can very often be confused with an illicit product. In summary, it is better to travel with CBD oil in the hold, than with CBD flowers in your carry-on luggage.
Travelling outside Europe with CBD
When it comes tointernational flights, it is not advisable to travel with CBD. Even if you think you're traveling to a country where cannabis is legal, it's not automatically legal to transport it by air. In some countries, traveling in possession of hemp, even if it only contains CBD, can result in heavy fines and penalties. This is particularly the case in Croatia where possession of cannabis is punishable by 3 to 15 years in prison, whether it is THC or CBD. Not to mention the most extreme cases such as sub-Saharan Africa which still applies the death penalty.
Very clearly, don't try to travel on international flights with CBD, as you may get into trouble. Even if you're traveling to the US or Canada and those countries seem to be very flexible with CBD, the jurisdictions are very different from state to state. You might as well avoid playing with fire and ruining your vacation, because you can easily get CBD in Canada or the US anyway.
Requirements for carrying CBD on the plane
Have a certificate and a tax receipt
If you want to travel to Europe with CBD legally, it is essential that you have a tax receipt and a certificate that proves the origin of the hemp. Without these papers, the authorities cannot know where the product comes from and what its active components are. Even if you think you're doing the right thing by transporting a legal product, it's this oversight that can cause you to lose time and lead to more thorough checks. Keep your products with the packaging, labels and receipt so that you have as much evidence as possible.
Be aware of local laws
Before you leave, it is absolutely necessary to do some research to make sure that both the country you are leaving and the country you are arriving in allow the transport of CBD. As previously explained, even if the purchase and consumption of CBD is allowed in the country in question, this does not mean that it is legal to transport it by air. Find out what the laws are to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Choose a format that corresponds to the rules of air transport
For example, if you choose to travel with a bottle of CBD oil, you must make sure that its capacity does not exceed the authorized threshold, just like all the other liquids that you carry. Depending on the country, this capacity may vary. In any case, do not try to hide your CBD oil. Just put it with your other bottles, as a normal product, not as an illegal product.
What are the benefits of CBD on the plane?
Beyond the transportation aspect, you may be wondering what the benefits of CBD are on the plane? Why take CBD before taking off?
To help you fall asleep
People who are used to flying long distances know how difficult it is to fall asleep on a plane. In addition, not being able to sleep often leads to jetlag problems, and it can take several days to recover. If you need a natural product that promotes sleep and restful sleep, you can take some CBD before you get to the airport.
To reduce stress
For some people, flying is a source of stress, even a phobia that prevents them from traveling serenely. Taking CBD before you get on the plane can help you eliminate fears and apprehensions that don't need to be there. Well known for its stress relieving properties, CBD will help you overcome your fear of flying for sure.
To avoid anxiety attacks
If you suffer from anxiety, you know that being locked in a closed place for a few hours can easily trigger an anxiety attack. Of course, these attacks are completely beyond your control, and it's not always easy to avoid them. In this case, taking CBD before flying can help you avoid the onset of these anxiety attacks.
To limit the pain
Flying for several hours often means discomfort, especially if you already suffer from chronic pain in normal circumstances. Once in the plane, you can't move your legs, you can't always recline in your seat, your neck becomes stiff... in short, the pain intensifies and sometimes becomes unbearable. To limit this discomfort, taking CBD before boarding the plane will relax your muscles, be less tense, and relieve existing pain.
Which CBD products should I use on the plane?
To avoid confusion, it is strongly discouraged to carry CBD flowers and resins on the plane. If you're carrying oils, creams, or edibles, you're not likely to have any problems at the airport security gates.
When to take CBD to feel its effects on the plane?
If you take CBD oil sublingually, you can take a few drops 1 hour to 30 minutes before takeoff. If you take CBD oil orally, in your food or in your drinks, you can consume it several hours before takeoff. If you consume CBD via vaporization, you can inhale it 1 hour before takeoff, but do not take your CBD flowers or resin on the plane.
