Newbie question re. transporting cigars from airports overseas

[CraigS]

Hi all, great forum you all have here! After a lot of research, I have today bought my first cigar, a Montecristo No. 2 (aged for 5 years already, too!).

Just looking for a bit of clarification re. buying cigars from an overseas airport and bringing them back home on a long haul flight. I've read some websites that say that cigars can be ruined in 1-2 hours in non-optimal conditions. The air inside an aircraft is very dry. As such, my questions are:

1. Will the cigars be damaged/dried out on the plane?

2. What is the longest time that cigars can exist outside of a humidor (assuming 22 degrees or so, and fluctuating humidity levels)? I'm wondering about situations where I buy cigars on the way out of the EU, tote them around for 1-2 weeks, and then coming home - is this ok?

Many thanks in advance!

[monkey66]

Hi and welcome Craig. Go over to Newbie greets and introduce yourself.

Unless subjected to extreme heat and cold for prolonged periods you cigar will be fine for a couple of weeks in a small bag or tube. I would recommend resting in a humi for a few weeks/months to recover before smoking (but not essential).

[Agricola]

As said above unless put under extreme coniditions for long periods (very wet or very dry for weeks) they'll be fine.

[daverave999]

If I'm planning on buying while away I usually take some sealable bags to transport them in. Never seems to do them much harm. You can get them big enough to fit a complete box in.

[Daize]

I just smoke mine in the air plane's WC :smoke:

[JOAO LA PEZ]

Monty No2 great choice, and welcome

[nev coss]

you are not going to have any problems with leaving cigars out for a few weeks , if you buy them over here befor you fly just ask for them to be put into a resealable bag , at Heathrow they will do this automaticaly with a spray of water inside, if you are just buying singles take a couple of zip lock bags with you

[CraigS]

Thanks all for responses - much appreciated!