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Can You Take Power Banks on a Plane?

August 15, 2025

Last updated: 15 August 2025 (Europe/London)

Quick answer for Outdoor GPS Shop Customers

All power banks we sell are well under the 100 Wh airline limit, so you can take them in your carry-on bag without special approval. None should go in checked baggage.

Always check your airline’s rules before you travel — policies can change without notice.

Why airlines care about Power Banks?

Power banks are classed as spare lithium batteries. If damaged or short-circuited, they can pose a fire risk. Airlines require them in the cabin, where crew can respond quickly in an emergency.

Outdoor GPS Shop power banks — mAh to Wh conversion

Airlines use Wh (watt-hours) to set limits. We’ve converted our listings from mAh (milliamp-hours) to Wh for you, to make life easier.

Power Bank	Capacity (mAh)	Approx. Wh	Airline Rules	Product Link
Nebo 5k Power Bank	5,000	18.5 Wh	Carry-on only, no approval needed	View product
Nebo 10k Power Bank	10,000	37 Wh	Carry-on only, no approval needed	View product
Nebo 20k Power Bank	20,000	74 Wh	Carry-on only, no approval needed	View product
BioLite Charge 100 Max	25,000	91.3 Wh	Carry-on only, no approval needed	View product
BioLite Charge 20 PD	6,000	22.2 Wh	Carry-on only, no approval needed	View product
BioLite Charge 40 PD	10,000	37 Wh	Carry-on only, no approval needed	View product
Goal Zero Venture 35	9,600	35.5 Wh	Carry-on only, no approval needed	View product
Goal Zero Venture 75	19,200	71 Wh	Carry-on only, no approval needed	View product

Key takeaway: Every power bank we sell is comfortably under the 100 Wh threshold — meaning you can travel with them in your hand luggage without extra paperwork.

Airline-by-Airline rules for passengers departing the UK

Airline	Cabin Baggage	Checked Baggage	Capacity Limits	Notable Extra Rules	Source
British Airways	Yes	No	≤100Wh (4 spares). 100–160Wh: max 2 with approval	Terminals protected	BA Dangerous Good s
easyJet	Yes	No	IATA standard applies	Smart-bag batteries must be removable and carried in cabin	easyJet Restricted Items
Virgin Atlantic	Yes	No	≤100Wh without approval; 100–160Wh with approval	—	Virgin Atlantic Dangerous Goods
Ryanair	Yes	No	Cabin only; higher capacity with restrictions	—	Ryanair Dangerous Goods
Jet2	Yes	No	≤100Wh without approval; 100–160Wh restricted	Damaged/unlabelled batteries not accepted	Jet2 Baggage Advice
KLM	Yes	No	≤100Wh: max 20. 100–160Wh: max 2 with approval	No charging/using onboard	KLM Lithium Batteries
Singapore Airlines	Yes	No	≤100Wh without approval; 100–160Wh with approval	No charging/using onboard	Singapore Airlines Dangerous Goods
Air France	Yes	No	<100Wh: max 20. 100–160Wh: max 2 with approval	—	Air France Lithium Batteries
Delta Air Lines	Yes	No	≤100Wh without approval; 100–160Wh: max 2	—	Delta Dangerous Goods
Qatar Airways	Yes	No	≤100Wh: max 20. 100–160Wh: approval required	—	Qatar Airways Lithium Batteries
United Airlines	Yes	No	≤100Wh without approval; 101–160Wh: with approval	—	United Dangerous Goods
Aer Lingus	Yes	No	≤100Wh without approval; higher with restrictions	—	Aer Lingus Dangerous Goods
Qantas	Yes	No	≤100Wh without approval; 100–160Wh: max 2 with approval	No charging onboard	Qantas Dangerous Goods
American Airlines	Yes	No	≤100Wh without approval; 100–160Wh: with approval	Smart-bag batteries in cabin	AA Lithium Batteries
Lufthansa	Yes	No	≤100Wh: max 20. 100–160Wh: max 2 with approval	No charging onboard	Lufthansa Dangerous Goods

Quick Tips for travellers

- Always carry in the cabin — never check your power bank.

- Protect terminals with tape or a pouch.

- Approval needed if over 100 Wh (none of ours are).

- Watch for in-flight restrictions — some airlines ban using or charging power banks during the flight.

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