Air China power bank rules (2026)
Air China allows power banks up to 100 Wh (100–160 Wh only with approval), in your carry-on only. It doesn’t state a number per passenger, so the worldwide limit of 2 applies. You can’t use it on board. These rules apply since 28 June 2025.
Source: m.airchina.com.cn· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Max power banks
2
Not stated · worldwide ruleNo approval up to
100 Wh
Use on board
No
Recharge on board
No
Not stated · worldwide ruleWhat Air China says
“对于100WH-160WH移动电源（充电宝）经承运人批准后方可携带，且在飞行途中禁止使用其为电子设备充电；”Quoted in Korean, as published by Air China. The rules list below is in English.
Source: m.airchina.com.cn· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Every Air China power bank rule
Up to 2 power banks per passenger (worldwide rule — Air China doesn't state this)Air China's page: No power-bank count stated; 100-160Wh spare batteries max 2
Up to 100 Wh each without approval
100–160 Wh: only with Air China’s approval, max 2 per person
Over 160 Wh: not allowed
You can’t use it on board
No recharging the power bank on board (worldwide rule — Air China doesn't state this)
Carry-on only. Never in checked bags
Power banks with a switch must be off
Domestic from 2025-06-28: no 3C mark / recalled = prohibited
Rules checked on 21 October 2026 · in force since 28 June 2025.
Report an outdated ruleFlying with another Chinese airline?
| Airline | Max power banks | No approval up to | Use on board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air China | Not stated | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
| China Southern Airlines | Not stated | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
| China Eastern Airlines | 2 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
| Cathay Pacific | 2 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
Air China power bank questions
Can I bring 2 power banks on Air China?
Air China doesn’t state a number of power banks, so the worldwide limit applies: 2 per person (ICAO). From Air China’s page: No power-bank count stated; 100-160Wh spare batteries max 2.
Can I bring a 20,000 mAh power bank on Air China?
Yes. At 3.7 V a 20,000 mAh power bank is about 74 Wh, under Air China’s 100 Wh limit. Keep it in your carry-on.
Can I use my power bank on an Air China flight?
No. Air China doesn’t allow using a power bank on board.
