¿Se puede llevar Power Bank en un avión?
Yes — you can bring power bank on a plane in your carry-on luggage. ≤ 100 Wh: freely allowed.
- · ≤ 100 Wh: freely allowed
- · 100–160 Wh: airline approval needed, max 2
- · > 160 Wh: banned
- · Carry-on only — never checked
- · China domestic flights (since Jun 28, 2025): bank must show a valid 3C/CCC mark; recalled models banned regardless
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Power banks show mAh, airlines limit Wh. Under 100 Wh flies free in carry-on; 100–160 Wh needs airline approval.
Normativas por autoridad de seguridad
Rules by security authority
United States — TSA
Carry-on
Yes
Yes, power banks up to 100 Wh are allowed in carry-on. Between 100–160 Wh you need airline approval (max two).
Checked bag
No
No. Power banks are spare lithium batteries and are never allowed in checked bags due to fire risk.
Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.
Cómo empacar power bank
Equipaje de mano: Yes, power banks up to 100 Wh are allowed in carry-on. Between 100–160 Wh you need airline approval (max two).
Equipaje facturado: No. Power banks are spare lithium batteries and are never allowed in checked bags due to fire risk.
El oficial de seguridad del aeropuerto siempre tiene la decisión final sobre si un artículo pasa el control.
Preguntas frecuentes
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring a Power Bank in a carry-on?
Yes, power banks up to 100 Wh are allowed in carry-on. Between 100–160 Wh you need airline approval (max two).
Can you pack a Power Bank in checked luggage?
No. Power banks are spare lithium batteries and are never allowed in checked bags due to fire risk.
Is a 20,000 mAh power bank allowed on a plane?
Yes. A 20,000 mAh bank at 3.7 V is 74 Wh, well under the 100 Wh carry-on limit. Pack it in your cabin bag, not checked luggage.
Where do I put a power bank on a plane — carry-on or checked?
Carry-on only. Spare lithium batteries, including power banks, are prohibited in checked baggage on US, Canadian, and most international flights.
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