Air India power bank rules (2026)
Air India allows two power banks up to 100 Wh per passenger, in your carry-on only. Using it on board is limited.
Source: airindia.com· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Max power banks
2
No approval up to
100 Wh
Use on board
Limited
Recharge on board
No
Not stated · worldwide ruleWhat Air India says
“not exceeding a Watt-hour rating of 100 Wh. ... No more than two spare batteries per person may be carried. ... Power banks and spare batteries cannot be placed in overhead bins.”
Source: airindia.com· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Every Air India power bank rule
Up to 2 power banks per passengerAir India's page: No more than 2 spare batteries per person, 100Wh max
Up to 100 Wh each without approval
Over 100 Wh: not allowed on Air India
Using it on board is limited — see the rules below
No recharging the power bank on board (worldwide rule — Air India doesn't state this)
Carry-on only. Never in checked bags
Not in overhead bins
Singapore departures: use or charging on board not permitted
Rules checked on 21 October 2026.
Report an outdated ruleFlying to or from India with another airline?
| Airline | Max power banks | No approval up to | Use on board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air India | 2 | 100 Wh | Limited |
| IndiGo | 2 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
| Emirates | 1 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
| Singapore Airlines | 2 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
Air India power bank questions
Can I bring 2 power banks on Air India?
Yes. Air India allows up to 2 power banks per passenger, in your carry-on. From Air India’s page: No more than 2 spare batteries per person, 100Wh max.
Can I bring a 20,000 mAh power bank on Air India?
Yes. At 3.7 V a 20,000 mAh power bank is about 74 Wh, under Air India’s 100 Wh limit. Keep it in your carry-on.
Can I use my power bank on an Air India flight?
Only in a limited way. Air India’s rules: Singapore departures: use or charging on board not permitted.
