Can I Carry Gold on an International Flight?

An employee shows gold bar at the Prioksky Non-Ferrous Metals Plant in Kasimov, Russia, on Feb. 14, 2017. Sergei Karpukhin/Reuters

Carrying gold via public transportation can be tricky. And if you’re planning to transport gold, you might wonder whether you can carry gold on an international flight. The answer is, yes, you can.

Overview of Flying Internationally With Gold

Thousands of investors see gold as the safest way to store value and maintain financial stability, no matter which country they live in. Given that, occasions arise when they find it necessary to transport gold across national borders.

While you can carry gold when flying internationally, safety and security are high priorities when doing so. You’ll then want to know everything you can to protect your precious metals, including:

• Gold coins
• Gold medals
• Gold jewelry
• Gold bullion

Where Should You Keep Your Gold During International Flights?

You might think it’s better to keep precious metals in your checked-in baggage, but we strongly recommend not doing this. For one thing, you risk losing your checked bags, and for another, you could lose your gold or silver jewelry if anything should happen to the luggage.