Australia is considering following the lead of the US and UK in banning laptops from cabin baggage on some inbound international flights.

The UK and US have already closed the lid on carrying large electronic devices on flights arriving from certain Middle East and African countries, and are considering extending the ban to Europe.

Australian correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is closely looking at it.

He said a large number of flights to Australia come through Dubai in particular, so a ban would have a major impact on business travellers in particular.

LISTEN ABOVE TO MIKE HOSKING'S CHAT WITH AUSTRALIAN CORRESPONDENT STEVE PRICE