Can You Take Kratom On A Plane?

Key Takeaways:

• It’s best not to take kratom on a road trip, especially if you’re going to cross state borders. You can take kratom on a plane as long as you follow TSA guidelines.
• Kratom is federally legal and allowed in both carry-on and checked bags. You can fly with kratom, but state or local bans could complicate things. International rules vary, too.
• When flying with kratom, keep the product in its original packaging and avoid doing or saying anything that makes you look suspicious.

“Travel—it leaves us speechless, then turns us into storytellers.”

This poignant quote, from some unknown source, learned in an uncertain grade school class, resonates now when we are adults who can travel anywhere our hearts desire. This has us thinking about traveling with kratom. Can you take kratom on a plane? We have your answers here! 

Explore this blog to learn more about traveling safely with your most important supplement.

Where Can You Fly With Kratom?

From road trips to plane trips, you must know exactly where kratom is illegal. You don’t want to enter any state where it’s not allowed, no matter which method you’re using to travel. Never fly with kratom into the following U.S. states:

• Indiana
• Rhode Island
• Vermont
• Wisconsin
• Arkansas
• Alabama

It shouldn’t be any surprise that these states have the strictest, most draconian possession laws in the entire United States. While you may love the rolling dunes of Indiana and the maple trees of Vermont, leave the kratom behind when you travel in these areas. You can take kratom on a plane, but you don’t want to land with it in your baggage here.

Road Trips with Kratom

While you can fly with kratom, the rules of traveling by road are a bit different. Even if you’re just passing through one of the above states on a road trip with some powdered kratom in your bag, you’re still taking a risk.
While kratom doesn’t have a smell, and powdered kratom is hard to recognize, we recommend following the law at all times. Don’t try to disguise your kratom capsules in other containers or remove the labeling from the bottles. If you are caught, you may face felony charges for possession.

Flying with Kratom

For those wondering if you can take kratom on a plane because of its sensitivity to altitude and temperature, you should know that your product will most likely survive. You can pack your kratom in a checked bag (properly sealed, of course), but we recommend keeping it in your bag. You never know exactly what kind of conditions airline staff subject your bag to before it’s returned to you.

Yes, you can fly with kratom on most commercial flights. But the TSA may still pull your bag out of the security line and poke around. TSA treats kratom like most legal herbal supplements since there’s no federal ban. It isn’t on the controlled substances list, so you can pack it in your carry-on or checked bag. Just keep it in its original sealed container and label. It may take some time to explain exactly what it is and why you can take kratom on a plane, but it’s best to avoid this as much as possible. Don’t conceal your kratom unnecessarily.

Liquid Bans

If you have kratom in liquid form instead of as a powder, you might have a few additional hurdles to overcome. Airport security still has bans on liquids in containers larger than 100 mL, so we recommend double-checking that your kratom tincture containers meet these limits. You don’t want your kratom to go in the trash if the TSA decides it’s too large. Check the regulations of the airport as well as the airline to make sure you can bring kratom on the plane.

Overseas Travel

Flying with kratom isn’t banned, yet some airlines or international destinations may have their own restrictions. For instance, several countries, like Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia, list kratom as a controlled or banned substance. While it is indeed possible to take kratom overseas, we would strongly advise against it. Much like in America, a distinction between local and federal laws in other countries can be problematic.

Even if you’re just going to Canada, we would advise against taking kratom on a plane. There are simply too many unknowns, language barriers, and laws that non-locals don’t quite grasp in full. Each country also has different regulations and security precautions, and customs may not allow you to keep your kratom if they think it presents too high a risk. Always confirm local laws at your destination and airline guidelines to avoid surprises.

Final Checklist

Airports and airlines don’t screen for kratom. Security focuses on safety, and standard workplace panels (like DOT’s five-panel drug test) don’t include kratom analytes. And the TSA doesn’t have any strict rules regarding flying with kratom either. While specialized tests for kratom exist, they’re uncommon in typical workplace testing.

But that doesn’t mean you don’t have to be careful. Before leaving your home to board your flight, follow this checklist to ensure you can take kratom on the plane safely and securely:

• Always seal and store kratom properly
• Be very careful to remember state laws on kratom, and follow them accordingly
• Keep kratom in your carry-on luggage and watch out for liquid limits
• Don’t travel overseas with kratom

As long as you follow our guide, you can fly with kratom anywhere that it’s legal! As you start planning out amazing trips to far-off places, be safe and smart with your kratom..