Can I take my power bank on the plane?
Enter the numbers printed on your power bank. We convert them to watt-hours and check them against each airline’s own rules, 22 October 2026.
Your power bank
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Verdict
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By airline
The baseline rule since 27 March 2026
New rules on carrying power banks took effect on 27 March 2026. The UK CAA summarises them for passengers:
- Must be carried in carry-on baggage
- Must be individually protected when not in use
- Must not be recharged on board the aircraft
- Should not be used to charge other portable electronic devices on board the aircraft
- Maximum of two power banks per person
- Up to 100 Wh (lithium ion) or 2 g lithium (lithium metal) allowed without operator approval
- Over 100 Wh but not over 160 Wh requires approval from the operator
Source: UK Civil Aviation Authority. Airlines can set stricter rules, and many do, as the table below shows.
All airlines compared
| Airline | Max | Capacity | Using on board | Charging the power bank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK & Ireland | ||||
| Aer Lingus | 2 | Up to 100 Wh | Must not be used during the flight | Must not be charged during the flight |
| British Airways | 2 | Up to 100 Wh | Not stated on the page we checked | Seat power must not be used to charge power banks |
| easyJet | 2 | Up to 160 Wh | Must not be used to charge other devices on board | Not stated on the page we checked |
| Jet2 | 2 | Up to 160 Wh | Not stated on the page we checked | Not stated on the page we checked |
| Loganair | 2 | Up to 160 Wh | Prohibited from use on board, and must not be used to charge other devices | Prohibited on board |
| Ryanair | 2 | Up to 100 Wh | May charge devices, except during taxi, take-off and landing | Power banks must not be recharged on board |
| TUI Airways | 2 | Up to 100 Wh | Cannot be used to charge other devices during any phase of flight | Cannot be charged on board |
| Virgin Atlantic | 2 | Up to 100 Wh; 100–160 Wh with approval | Not allowed on board | Not allowed on board |
| Europe | ||||
| Air France | 2 | Up to 100 Wh; 100–160 Wh with approval | Using it on board is prohibited | Charging it on board is prohibited |
| Austrian Airlines | 2 | Up to 100 Wh; 100–160 Wh with approval | Prohibited (except with approved medical devices) | Prohibited |
| Finnair | 2 | Up to 100 Wh | Using a power bank to charge your devices during the flight is prohibited | Charging it from the aircraft’s power outlet is not allowed |
| Iberia | 2 | Up to 100 Wh | Prohibited at any time during the flight | Not stated on the page we checked |
| ITA Airways | 2 | Up to 100 Wh; 100–160 Wh with approval | Prohibited (except for approved medical devices) | Prohibited |
| KLM | 2 | Up to 100 Wh; 100–160 Wh with approval | Not allowed on board | Not allowed on board |
| Lufthansa | 2 | Up to 100 Wh; 100–160 Wh with approval | Not allowed on board (except approved medical devices) | Not allowed on board |
| Norwegian | 2 | Up to 160 Wh | Cannot be used on board | Not stated on the page we checked |
| SAS | 2 | Up to 100 Wh | May not be used on board | May not be charged on board |
| SWISS | 2 | Up to 100 Wh; 100–160 Wh with approval | Do not use (exceptions with approval for approved medical devices) | Do not charge on board |
| TAP Air Portugal | 2 | Up to 100 Wh | May not be used at any stage of the flight | May not be charged at any stage of the flight |
| Turkish Airlines | 2 | Up to 100 Wh | Cannot be used to charge other devices | Cannot be charged at any stage of the flight |
| Vueling | 2 | Up to 100 Wh | Cannot be used to charge other devices during the flight | Cannot be charged during the flight |
| Wizz Air | 1 | Up to 100 Wh | Not allowed during any phase of flight | Not allowed during any phase of flight |
| North America | ||||
| American Airlines | 2 | Up to 100 Wh | Keep it within reach and visible while in use | Don’t use seat power outlets to recharge it |
| Delta Air Lines | 2 | Up to 100 Wh | Must not be used to recharge a device during taxi, take-off or landing | Must not be recharged on board |
| United Airlines | 2 | Up to 160 Wh | Not stated on the page we checked | Cannot be recharged using aircraft power |
| Middle East & Africa | ||||
| Emirates | 1 | Up to 100 Wh | Not allowed on board | Not allowed on board |
| Etihad Airways | 1 | Up to 100 Wh | Strictly prohibited on board, including charging devices | Charging it using aircraft power sockets is prohibited |
| flydubai | 1 | Up to 100 Wh | Use on board is strictly prohibited, including charging devices | Charging it from aircraft power sockets is prohibited |
| Qatar Airways | 2 | Up to 100 Wh | May charge your devices during non-critical phases, kept in your direct supervision | Charging power banks is prohibited at all phases of flight |
| Asia-Pacific | ||||
| Air India | 2 | Up to 100 Wh | Not stated on the page we checked | Not stated on the page we checked |
| Air New Zealand | 2 | Up to 100 Wh | Cannot be used to power devices during taxi, take-off and landing | Cannot be recharged using inflight power |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | 2 | Up to 160 Wh | Refrain from using it to charge other devices | Charging from the in-flight power outlet is prohibited |
| Cathay Pacific | 2 | Up to 160 Wh | Using a power bank to charge or power devices is prohibited | Charging via in-seat power is prohibited |
| Japan Airlines | 2 | Up to 160 Wh | Using it to charge other devices on board is prohibited | Charging via in-seat outlets or USB ports is prohibited |
| Malaysia Airlines | 2 | Up to 100 Wh; 100–160 Wh with approval | Strictly prohibited throughout the flight | Strictly prohibited throughout the flight |
| Qantas | 2 | Up to 160 Wh | Cannot be used during the flight | Cannot be charged during the flight, including via in-seat USB ports |
| Singapore Airlines | 2 | Up to 100 Wh; 100–160 Wh with approval | Not allowed throughout the flight | Not allowed throughout the flight |
| Virgin Australia | 2 | Up to 100 Wh; 100–160 Wh with approval | Must not be used to charge another device | Must not be charged on board |
From each airline’s own page, checked 22 October 2026. “Not stated” means we didn’t find it on that page, not that it’s allowed. Power banks are not allowed in checked bags on any airline listed.