Are lighters allowed in carry-on luggage on flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Russia/CIS?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 19 days ago
TL;DR
Departures from Sharm El Sheikh follow stricter Egyptian security rules: items like lighters that were allowed in carry-on on the flight to Egypt may be confiscated on the return flight with the same airline.
What the community said
One traveler confirmed firsthand: on an Aeroflot flight from St. Petersburg to Sharm a lighter was allowed in carry-on, but on the return Sharm–St. Petersburg flight with the same airline it was confiscated — security rules leaving Egypt are stricter.
21 days ago Lighters — only allowed on flights from Russia, not from Egypt
It was clarified that strict carry-on and prohibited-items rules on departure from Sharm El Sheikh are especially typical for Aeroflot flights — other airlines may have different policies.
24 days ago Aeroflot
Travelers also noted that when booking charter flights (e.g. via Biblio-Globus), the exact departure time and carrier (Aeroflot/Rossiya) is often only confirmed on the day of travel unless you pay extra to lock it in — this can also affect baggage rules that apply.
32 days ago Charter flights via tour operator