Air India power bank rules
What Air India’s own page says about power banks, checked 22 October 2026.
The rules
- Spare batteries (Air India lists power banks with them): carry-on only, not checked
- Lithium-ion: must not exceed 100 Wh
- Each person can carry a maximum of two spare batteries
- Power banks and spare batteries cannot be placed in overhead bins
- Departing Singapore: max 2 power banks up to 100 Wh, and no use or charging on board
- The MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank is prohibited on flights to, from or within India
| Using it on board | Not stated on the page we checked |
|---|---|
| Charging the power bank | Not stated on the page we checked |
| Where to keep it | Not in overhead bins |
Source: airindia.com, checked 22 October 2026. Rules can change and can differ on codeshare flights, so check with the airline that operates your flight.
Common sizes on Air India
| Power bank | Wh | One power bank |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 mAh at 3.7 V | 37.0 Wh | Allowed |
| 20,000 mAh at 3.7 V | 74.0 Wh | Allowed |
| 27,000 mAh at 3.7 V | 99.9 Wh | Allowed |
| 40,000 mAh at 3.7 V | 148.0 Wh | Not allowed |
Wh = mAh ÷ 1000 × V. We show 3.7 V as an example; use the voltage printed on yours. Check yours with the calculator →
Air India cabin bag size
Packing your hand luggage too? See the Air India cabin bag size and weight allowance, or check your bag against 36 airlines with the cabin bag checker.
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