Can you take fresh fruit on a plane?

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Carry-on

Allowed

Checked bag

Allowed

Send with traveler

Not allowed

Fine on domestic flights, but fresh fruit is prohibited or permit-only across most borders (US, Canada, EU, Australia, NZ) due to pest risk. Undeclared fruit brings fines.

Guidance, not legal advice — rules vary by country and airline; the final say belongs to the airline, security screening, and customs.

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