Do airlines allow power banks in carry-on?

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.



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For example, flyers often wonder if a 20000mah power bank is allowed on flight. As 20000mah makes for less than 100 watt-hours, it can be carried in cabin luggage.

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A power bank can be taken on a plane in carry-on luggage, but not in checked luggage. Most airlines allow a power bank up to 27,000 mAh.

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The FAA goes into precise details about taking power banks on planes: any battery that you take on board should not exceed 100Wh. External chargers or power banks are also considered to be a battery, and should not surpass a capacity of 27000mAh, or in other words, 100Wh.

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Lithium-ion (rechargeable) batteries and portable batteries that contain lithium-ion can only be packed in carry-on baggage. They're limited to a rating of 100 watt hours (Wh) per battery. With airline approval, you can bring two larger spare batteries (up to 160 Wh).

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Is your power bank allowed on the plane? Want to charge your smartphone or other device with a power bank during your flight? You're allowed to take power bank of up to 27,000mAh with you in your carry-on luggage.

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Portable chargers or power banks containing a lithium ion battery must be packed in carry-on bags.

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Checked Bags: No 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?' page.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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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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According to the guidelines of the IATA, the International Air Transport Association, it is allowed to take a power bank with a maximum of 27,000 mAh or 100W on the plane. Power banks are prohibited in the hold baggage.

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According to the guidelines of the IATA, the International Air Transport Association, it is allowed to take a power bank with a maximum of 27,000 mAh or 100W on the plane. Power banks are prohibited in the hold baggage.

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Normally, power banks with a battery capacity lower than 27,027mAh (100 watt-hours) can be legally and safely taken on a flight. Currently, the majority of Anker power banks are within the 27,027mAh limitation. For example, you are able to bring the PowerCore III Elite 25600 60W (735 Power Bank) on a flight.

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According to the guidelines of the IATA, the International Air Transport Association, it is allowed to take a power bank with a maximum of 27,000 mAh or 100W on the plane. Power banks are prohibited in the hold baggage.

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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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Spare batteries and power banks, however, always have to be transported in your carry-on baggage - never in your checked baggage - and they must be individually protected to prevent short-circuits.

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