Can I bring it?
Can I Bring a Power Bank on a Plane?
Can I bring power bank on a plane?
Rule at a glance
Power bank baggage decision
- Carry-on
- Airline confirmation or approval required
- Capacity and airline approval may matter
- Checked baggage
- Not allowed
- Spare lithium batteries must stay in the cabin
- Scope
- This answer is based on published guidance from U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. It addresses departure-security screening; your airline, transit point and destination country can apply additional restrictions.
Send this rule directly to the person you are travelling with.
Why?
Power banks are treated as spare lithium batteries. Under FAA guidance, up to 100 Wh is generally allowed in carry-on baggage; 101–160 Wh requires airline approval and is limited, while larger batteries are not permitted on passenger aircraft.
Estimated packing weight: about 300 g each · editable in My Bag
Before you pack and screen
Battery capacity and terminal protection
Check the Wh rating (or mAh and V) on the product label and protect spare lithium-battery terminals from contact with metal objects. Airline capacity and quantity conditions can also apply.
Check the bag type before packing
A restriction in one bag does not automatically mean the item is allowed in the other. Review both results on this page, the official source, and any operating-airline condition.
Before you fly
- 1Check the departure-security rule and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration source again before travel.
- 2Check the item’s components, sharp parts, battery and fuel status.
- 3Also check your operating airline’s baggage policy and destination import rules.
Official source
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
Last verified · Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring power bank in carry-on baggage?
Capacity and airline approval may matter
Can I pack power bank in checked baggage?
Spare lithium batteries must stay in the cabin
What battery capacity is allowed on a plane?
Up to 100 Wh is generally permitted in carry-on baggage. Batteries from 101 to 160 Wh require airline approval; batteries above 160 Wh are not permitted on passenger aircraft.
Can I bring a 10,000mAh or 20,000mAh power bank?
mAh alone does not determine the rule. Check the voltage and convert it to Wh before flying; many common models are below 100 Wh.
How many power banks can I bring?
Quantity limits can be set by the airline. Keep each battery protected from short circuit and confirm your carrier’s current policy.