Can you carry a power bank on a UK airline?

Many UK airlines have thus enforced strict rules for packing power banks, and we have outlined the latest regulations for the most popular carriers below. Ryanair passengers are allowed to carry portable power banks but with certain restrictions.

Can you travel with a power bank?

You sure can, but only if you follow the rules. Keep it in your hand luggage, check the capacity limits (under 100Wh are allowed on board without restriction), and always double-check your airline’s policy just to be safe. Travelling with a power bank doesn’t need to be complicated.

Can you bring a power bank on a plane?

Yes, you are allowed to bring a power bank in your carry-on luggage, and in fact, this is the only way it is permitted on a plane. Power banks are considered spare lithium-ion batteries and are strictly prohibited in checked baggage due to fire risk.

Are power banks allowed in checked baggage?

Power banks are considered spare lithium-ion batteries and are strictly prohibited in checked baggage due to fire risk. Most airlines allow power banks with a capacity up to 100 Wh without restriction; those between 100 Wh and 160 Wh may require airline approval, while anything above 160 Wh is not permitted in passenger baggage at all.

Can you carry a power bank on Ryanair?

Ryanair passengers are allowed to carry portable power banks but with certain restrictions. Power banks must only be kept in hand luggage, not checked baggage, and have a capacity of 100 Wh or less, or up to 160 Wh with airline approval. It is advised that power banks are individually insulated and protected from damage in cabin bags.

Can you put a power bank in a bag?

Avoid using a power bank inside a bag as it can overheat. Power banks are treated the same way by most airlines because the rules come from safety bodies like IATA (International Air Transport Association) and the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). The good news is that the important points are pretty straightforward.