Travel CPAP Machines in NZ
If you travel often and you're using CPAP therapy, a travel CPAP machine keeps your treatment going wherever you are — on a flight, a road trip, or off the grid. Travel machines are smaller and lighter than a home CPAP, and most can run from a battery, so a night without mains power doesn't have to mean a night without therapy.
We stock compact, airline-friendly travel CPAP machines, supported by the same clinical team that has been helping New Zealanders manage sleep apnoea for over twenty years. A travel machine works best as a second machine alongside your home CPAP.
Our travel CPAP machines
We stock two travel CPAP machines — the M1 Mini and the Transcend Micro — each available new or professionally refurbished. Both are compact, lightweight, and can run from a battery for use away from mains power.
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BMCM1 Mini - Travel Auto CPAP System
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BMCM1 Mini - Travel Auto CPAP System - refurbished
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Active HealthcareTranscend Micro - CPAP
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Transcend Micro - CPAP - refurbished
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BMCM1 Mini - Carrying Case Grey
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BMCM1 Mini - DC/DC converter
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BMCMedistrom Pilot 24 Lite Battery
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Active HealthcareTranscend Micro - PowerAway™ Battery
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Active HealthcarePlug Adapters (3-Pack)
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Active HealthcareTranscend Micro - Travel Bag
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Bought from a clinical team, not just a shop
cpap.co.nz is the online store for Sleep Well Clinic — New Zealand's longest-established CPAP support service. When you buy a travel CPAP machine from us, you also get:
- Mask fitting guidance from a qualified CPAP therapist
- Help matching the travel machine's pressure to your existing prescription
- Advice on the right battery, power and plug adapters for your machine and destination
- Troubleshooting for the quirks of using a smaller machine on the move
- Ongoing phone and email support, weekdays 8.30am–4.30pm
- Access to a sleep clinic appointment if you'd prefer face-to-face support
How a travel CPAP machine is different
A travel CPAP does the same job as your home machine — a steady stream of pressurised air that keeps your airway open — but it's engineered to be carried. Three things set a travel machine apart:
Size and weight
A fraction of the size and weight of a home unit — fits in a small case or carry-on, so therapy doesn't have to stop just because you're away from home.
Battery and power
Most run from a rechargeable battery, so a long flight or a night off the grid doesn't interrupt therapy. Batteries and adapters are sold separately — we help you match them.
Airline approval and noise
Typically approved for in-flight use (check with us for your specific model) — so you can use therapy on long-haul flights as well as at your destination.
Is a travel CPAP machine right for you?
You already have a confirmed prescription — a travel machine runs to the same pressure settings; it doesn't replace the diagnosis or the home machine.
You travel often enough that a full-size home CPAP isn't practical — frequent flights, road trips, or nights off the grid.
You want therapy to continue away from home — consistency is what makes CPAP work.
Buying your first CPAP machine? Start with a home CPAP and add a travel model later if you need it.
Travel CPAP machine questions, answered
What's the difference between a travel CPAP and a home CPAP machine?
A travel CPAP delivers the same therapy as a home machine but is far smaller and lighter, and most can run from a battery. Travel machines don't include humidification — that's one reason most people use a home CPAP every night and keep a travel machine for trips, rather than relying on a travel unit full-time.
Can I use a travel CPAP machine on a plane?
Most travel CPAP machines are approved for in-flight use, and CPAP machines are generally exempt from carry-on limits as medical devices. Always confirm with your airline before you fly, and carry the machine in its case as cabin baggage. We can advise on the battery and documentation you may need.
Does a travel CPAP machine run on a battery?
Most do, with an optional rechargeable battery sold separately. Battery run-time depends on your pressure setting. We'll help you choose a battery sized for the number of nights you need away from mains power.
What's the quietest travel CPAP machine?
Travel CPAP machines are engineered to run quietly for shared rooms and cabins, though most are slightly louder than a full-size home unit because of their compact design. Talk to our clinical team about the quietest option for your situation.
Can I get clinical support with a travel CPAP machine?
Yes — included with every machine. Our team of qualified CPAP therapists can help you set the travel machine to your prescription, choose the right battery and adapters, and troubleshoot, for as long as you're using it.