Welcome! The aim of this article is to provide you with all the bits you need to know about traveling with CBD products in the UK. We’ll be covering UK laws, airline policies, whether CBD Oil, CBD edibles and CBD Flower can go on a plane as well as some tips to help make your journey as smooth as possible. So, whether you’re a frequent traveller or planning a one-time trip, this guide is for you. Let’s dive in!
Table of Contents
What should you know before flying with CBD in the UK?
What is the law around CBD and Cannabis in the UK? (A quick recap)
Can you fly with Medical cannabis from the UK?
Can you fly with CBD from the UK?
Can you fly with CBD flower from the UK?
What should you know before flying with CBD in the UK?
What is the law around CBD and Cannabis in the UK? (A quick recap)
We’ve got a full article about that over here that we keep up to date as things change here’s an overview.
Currently, CBD is legal in the UK as long as it contains less than 0.2% THC There are some exceptions to that rule which we’ll discuss further on in the article but generally CBD is a welcome and accepted part of the UK legal Cannabis market. Cannabis / weed / bud etc is still illegal and (very wrongly) still classified as a Class B Substance. As with most illegal things don’t take it anywhere near an airport, it’s not worth the risk.
Can you fly with Medical cannabis from the UK?
Honestly, it makes me feel like we’ve come a long way when I get to say ‘it depends’. Which sounds a bit silly but it really is progress! If you are a medically prescribed user of Cannabis then you may be in luck.
The advice of both the Government and the airlines is that you’re going to need to get in contact with the embassy of the country you’re planning to visit. We went to Iceland recently and were pleasantly surprised.
The laws regarding cannabis vary greatly all around the world and while some countries have legalised the use of medicinal cannabis and even some haven even allowed recreational cannabis but not allow it past the border, others have yet to do so.
Chances are you may have different strains one with high THC and one with High CBD, it’s worth including that in your email to the embassy as one may be permitted while another might not.
If you want a template for an email that has worked for us then let us know here or drop us a message on our socials.
Can you fly with CBD From the UK?
If you want to know if you can fly with CBD flower in the UK then see our section on that further down
You’ll be happy to hear that CBD is considered a legal food supplement in the UK and can be taken on a plane from a UK airport without any issues! Great news but before you get yourself checked in do this next part:
The most important thing to do is check the laws and regulations for CBD products wherever you’re going. Familiarise yourself with the CBD laws in the country you’re visiting to avoid any confusion. You should be able to find out quickly with a Google search but if you really want to be certain then don’t be afraid to contact the embassy. If you want a template for an email then let us know here or drop us a message on our socials.
So if you’re wondering ‘can I take CBD oil on a plane’ or CBD edibles, or even CBD concentrates then the answer is probably yes! You definitely might want to double check with concentrates though! Just make sure you’re buying quality products from reputable sources, i.e not a guy down the pub.
Can you fly with CBD flower from the UK?
No. Unfortunately it’s as simple as that. CBD flower without a medical prescription is illegal in the UK and at least at the time of writing (January 2023) anyone who is selling CBD flower is doing so illegally risking themselves and their customers.
I am mildly bitter about that but because it’s something that should be legal but I refuse to take that risk for either of us.
What should you know before flying with CBD from the UK?
To round off here are our top tips for anyone looking to fly with Cannabis or CBD
- If you are a medically prescribed user of cannabis, you may be able to fly with it by checking with the embassy of the country you’re visiting.
- CBD products that you can buy in stores online and around the UK can be taken on a plane from a UK airport without any issues.
- CBD flower without a medical prescription is illegal in the UK and currently cannot be flown with.
- Always check the laws and regulations for CBD products in the country you’re visiting and double check with your airline before traveling.