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A power bank is indispensable when traveling. With a power bank, you can charge your devices anywhere, so you can travel worry-free. But what if you're flying for your holiday? Are you allowed to take a power bank on a plane? Can you take any power bank? And how many power banks are allowed? Read here what to consider when taking a power bank on a plane.

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Which power bank is allowed on the plane?

For aviation regulations, the capacity in watt-hours (Wh) is decisive. Power banks up to and including 100 Wh can normally be carried in hand luggage without prior permission. According to the Dutch ILT, for a power bank of more than 100 Wh up to and including 160 Wh, prior permission from the airline is required. Some airlines completely refuse power banks over 100 Wh. Power banks of more than 160 Wh are not permitted. Therefore, do not use 27,000 mAh as a universal legal limit: the Wh value also depends on the nominal battery voltage, and the stated Wh value on the product is leading.

The MOJOGEAR ULTRA has a capacity of 26,800 mAh and a maximum output power of 100 W. The output power of 100 W determines how fast the power bank can charge and is not the value on which the aviation limit is assessed.
The MOJOGEAR Ultra has a capacity of 96.5 Wh. Because this value is below the maximum of 100 Wh, the power bank can normally be carried in hand luggage without prior permission, unless the airline applies stricter conditions.

In practice, however, airlines apply different rules. Below is an overview of the 5 most used airlines in the Netherlands. For more information, we advise you to visit the website of the relevant airline.

Power bank rules by airline
Airline Power banks allowed Power banks up to and including 100 Wh Power banks over 100 up to and including 160 Wh Checked baggage? Carry-on baggage? Notes
KLM Yes Max. 2 power banks Max. 2, with prior approval only No Yes Keep on your person or within reach. Do not place in the overhead locker. Use and charging on board are prohibited.
Transavia Yes Max. 2 power banks. Transavia also states a maximum of 20 loose lithium batteries in total. Prior approval required; confirm with Transavia before travelling No Yes Protect terminals against short circuits. Pack each battery separately in its original packaging, a bag or a protective pouch.
easyJet Yes Max. 2 power banks Max. 2 up to 160 Wh; verify before travelling No Yes Carry-on baggage only. Protect each power bank against short circuits. Use or charging on board is prohibited.
Ryanair Yes Max. 2 power banks Not permitted No Yes Keep on your person or in the underseat bag; not in the overhead locker. The power bank itself may not be recharged. It may charge personal devices except during taxi, take-off and landing.
Lufthansa Yes Max. 2 power banks Max. 2, with prior approval only No Yes Do not place in the overhead locker. Use and charging on board are prohibited. Protect terminals against short circuits.

Last checked: July 2026. Airlines may apply stricter or amended rules.

Can I put a power bank in my checked baggage?

Power banks are prohibited in checked baggage. This is because the battery of a power bank contains the flammable material lithium, which is risky in the hold. Always take your power banks with you in your carry-on luggage.

Protect each power bank individually against short circuits. Preferably store it in its original packaging or in a separate protective case or plastic bag and, if necessary, cover exposed connection points with non-conductive tape. Do not carry a damaged, swollen, defective, or recalled power bank. Keep the power bank accessible during the flight. If your carry-on trolley has to be checked at the gate after all, remove the power bank first and take it with you into the cabin.

Tip: Make sure you have your power bank (and its information) readily available at the airport. This will prevent your power bank from being denied boarding at the security check.

How many power banks can I take on the plane?

Sometimes it can be very useful to take multiple power banks with you on holiday. For example, one small and one large. But are you allowed to take multiple power banks on a plane?

You are allowed to take a maximum of two power banks per person. The capacity limit applies per power bank and not to the combined capacity. So, two 20,000 mAh power banks may be allowed, provided that each power bank individually has a maximum capacity of 100 Wh and the airline does not apply stricter conditions.

All MOJOGEAR power banks have a maximum capacity of 100 Wh and can therefore normally be carried in hand luggage. The final admission remains dependent on the conditions of the airline and the route, but in principle you can assume that MOJOGEAR power banks are allowed on the plane.

Don't know how many mAh your power bank has? This is often indicated somewhere on the power bank itself. If not, check the manual or website of the store/webshop where you bought the power bank.

How do I know whether my power bank meets the requirements to be allowed on the plane?

Every power bank has a certain capacity, expressed in milliampere-hours (mAh) or watt-hours (Wh). The capacity of your power bank is likely expressed in mAh. Since the official, international unit for this is expressed in watt-hours (Wh), both units are often mentioned.

The higher the mAh number, the greater the battery capacity. This doesn't automatically indicate how quickly the power bank can charge a device. Charging speed is primarily determined by the output power in watts (W). For air travel regulations, the capacity in watt-hours (Wh) is decisive.

Before departure, therefore, carefully check the mAh and Wh of your power bank(s). Read more about mAh in our blog article What does mAh mean?

Power bank to China? Pay attention to the CCC mark

Are you taking a domestic flight within China during your trip? As of June 28, 2025, you are not allowed to bring a power bank on such a flight without a clearly visible and valid CCC or 3C mark. This requirement does not automatically apply to every international flight to or via China, but it is relevant if your itinerary includes a domestic Chinese flight. Always check the rules of the airport and airline.

Power banks without a CCC mark, with an unclear mark, or from recalled product series may be confiscated at security control. This also applies if the power bank otherwise complies with the normal limit of 100 Wh.

Are you traveling to or via China? Then check in advance whether your power bank has a visible CCC or 3C logo. If your power bank does not have this mark, it is advisable not to bring it on domestic flights in China or to check the rules of the airport and airline in advance. Unfortunately, MOJOGEAR power banks do not have a CCC mark, as they are designed for the European market.

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Maximum watt-hour power bank on an airplane

If you search online for which power banks are allowed on planes, you will often encounter a maximum watt-hour (Wh) value. But how do you know how many Wh your power bank has? There's a simple calculation for that:

You calculate watt-hours using the formula: Wh = (mAh × nominal battery voltage in volts) ÷ 1,000. Many lithium-ion cells have a nominal voltage of approximately 3.7 V.

At that voltage, 20,000 mAh is equivalent to approximately 74 Wh. Use this calculation only as a check: the Wh value on the product label or in the official product specification is decisive.

Make sure the power bank is charged

During a security check, you may be asked to turn on your electronic devices to demonstrate that the power bank is working. Therefore, make sure your power bank is charged.

Charge your power bank before departure so you can use it immediately upon arrival. Do not connect the power bank to an aircraft USB port or power outlet during the flight, and do not use it onboard to charge other devices. A compact travel charger with multiple ports is particularly useful at the airport, in the hotel, or in your holiday accommodation.

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Summary

A power bank may only be carried in hand luggage. As a safe general rule, carry a maximum of two power banks per person, with a capacity of up to 100 Wh per power bank. The Dutch ILT states that a power bank of more than 100 Wh up to and including 160 Wh may only be carried with prior permission from the airline; however, airlines may completely refuse this. Power banks over 160 Wh are not allowed. Do not use or charge a power bank during the flight and protect every power bank against short circuits.

Questions?

Hopefully, after reading this article, you have a better idea of ​​the options for taking a power bank on the plane. Do you have a power bank other than those mentioned above and are you not sure whether it is allowed on the plane? Please contact the airline or leave a message below. We are happy to find out for you

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many power banks can you take on a plane?

The IATA (an international aviation organization) has determined that you may take a maximum of 2 power banks per person with a maximum capacity of 27,000 mAh.

How do I know how many mAh my power bank is?

In most cases, this can be found on the back of the power bank, the manual or on the product page of the webshop where you purchased the power bank.

Are there countries with stricter rules for taking power banks on a plane?

Countries such as China, the United States and Singapore have stricter rules when it comes to taking power banks on planes.

Powerbanks without a clear capacity indication may be refused. Damaged ones are often not allowed on board, so make sure your powerbanks are properly labelled and in your hand luggage.