Can you fly with lithium power banks?

Spare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteries, including power banks and cell phone battery charging cases, must be carried in carry-on baggage only. With airline approval, passengers may also carry up to two spare larger lithium ion batteries (101–160 Wh) or lithium metal batteries (2-8 grams).



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Power banks with a capacity of more than 160Wh are strictly prohibited by various airlines internationally. For example, flyers often wonder if a 20000mah power bank is allowed on flights. As 20000mah makes for less than 100 watt-hours, it can be carried in cabin luggage.

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Lithium batteries can catch fire
While not all batteries are prohibited in checked luggage, lithium batteries are considered hazardous and should not be packed in checked bags. If a lithium battery overheats and catches fire inside the cargo hold, the fire can quickly spread and become difficult to control.

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Lithium batteries can overheat and ignite under certain conditions, posing a fire hazard on aircraft. These fires can be challenging to extinguish and may cause severe damage to the airplane and its passengers.

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If carry-on baggage is checked at the gate or planeside, spare lithium batteries, electronic cigarettes, and vaping devices must be removed from the baggage and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin. Even in carry-on baggage, these items should be protected from damage, accidental activation and short circuits.

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Methods include: leaving the batteries in their retail packaging, covering battery terminals with tape, using a battery case, using a battery sleeve in a camera bag, or putting them snugly in a plastic bag or protective pouch.

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Spare (uninstalled) lithium metal batteries and lithium ion batteries, electronic cigarettes and vaping devices are prohibited in checked baggage. They must be carried with the passenger in carry-on baggage.

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Spare (uninstalled) lithium metal batteries and lithium ion batteries, electronic cigarettes and vaping devices are prohibited in checked baggage. They must be carried with the passenger in carry-on baggage.

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Spare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteries, including power banks and cell phone battery charging cases, must be carried in carry-on baggage only. With airline approval, passengers may also carry up to two spare larger lithium ion batteries (101–160 Wh) or lithium metal batteries (2-8 grams).

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Power banks should be carried in carry-on luggage, not checked baggage. Power banks should have a capacity of no more than 100 watt-hours or 20000 milliamp hours. Above these values, airlines may require carrier approval or impose restrictions.

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In summary: Power banks are allowed on planes in carry on bags only. Power banks are not allowed in checked luggage / cargo luggage. You can bring power banks up to 27,000 mAh on most passenger aircraft.

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Spare lithium batteries or powerbanks must be individually protected to prevent short circuit by enclosing them in the original retail packaging or by taping over exposed terminals or by placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch.

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Ryanair — power bank must be carried in carry-on baggage. Maximum capacity: 100 Wh or 27000 mAh.

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The reason behind this is that power banks contain lithium-ion batteries, which are considered dangerous goods by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Lithium-ion batteries have a high energy density and, if not handled correctly, they can pose a risk of fire or explosion.

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Quantity limits: None for most batteries — but batteries must be for use by the passenger. Batteries carried for further sale or distribution (vendor samples, etc.) are prohibited. There is a limit of two spare batteries per person for the larger lithium ion batteries described above (101–160 watt hours per battery).

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Portable chargers or power banks containing a lithium ion battery must be packed in carry-on bags. For more information, see the FAA guidance on portable rechargers. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?'

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Power banks cannot be check-in and must be carried in hand luggage. The battery limit is 100Wh, so it depends on the voltage of the power bank as well. Most power banks are 5V. A 10000mAh x 5V battery is 50Wh which is well within the limit.

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The lithium battery must be easy to disconnect and remove. A maximum of two power banks or lithium-ion batteries for portable electronic devices with a capacity of 100 Wh may be carried in carry-on baggage only. They must be individually wrapped to avoid short circuits.

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Lithium batteries present a risk of both igniting and fueling fires in aircraft cargo/baggage compartments.

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Power banks with a capacity of more than 10,000 mAh are prohibited, some companies allow you to take up to 20,000 mAh. Large numbers are an exception. Hand luggage is the easiest way to take your power bank on a plane.

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Spare batteries for portable electronic devices containing lithium ion batteries exceeding a Watt-hour rating of 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh when carried for personal use. No more than two individually protected spare batteries per person may be carried.

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By packing your power bank in your carry-on luggage, you can keep an eye on it and prevent it from being subjected to rough handling or extreme temperatures. It's also a good idea to store your power bank in a protective case or bag to prevent it from being damaged or short-circuited by other items in your luggage.

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If you plan to buy a power bank before traveling by plane, then you can buy with a capacity of about 20,000 mAh. Then 30% of these 20,000 mAh will be enough for 2-3 charges for sure. The maximum capacity of the powerbank is 20,000 mAh. With a higher power, carrying on board is not allowed.

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Most airlines allow passengers to bring power banks in their carry-on luggage, but not in checked baggage, due to the risk of fire caused by lithium-ion batteries. The capacity of the power bank is also typically limited to 100 watt-hours or 20,000mAh.

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