Cathay Pacific power bank rules (2026)
Cathay Pacific allows two power banks up to 100 Wh (100–160 Wh only with the approval rules below) per passenger, in your carry-on only. You can’t use it or charge it on board. These rules apply since 7 April 2025.
Source: cathaypacific.com· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Max power banks
2
No approval up to
100 Wh
Use on board
No
Recharge on board
No
What Cathay Pacific says
“Each passenger may carry a maximum of two lithium battery power banks. ... Power banks must not be placed in checked baggage or overhead compartments under any circumstances”
Source: cathaypacific.com· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Every Cathay Pacific power bank rule
Up to 2 power banks per passengerCathay Pacific's page: Max 2 power banks per passenger
Up to 100 Wh each without approval
100–160 Wh: max 2 per person — see Cathay Pacific’s approval rule below
Over 160 Wh: not allowed
You can’t use it or recharge it on board
Carry-on only. Never in checked bags
Never in checked or overhead; under the seat
Approval for 100-160Wh only on departures from South Korea
Tape terminals
Rules checked on 21 October 2026 · in force since 7 April 2025.
Report an outdated ruleFlying with another Asia-Pacific airline?
| Airline | Max power banks | No approval up to | Use on board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific | 2 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
| Singapore Airlines | 2 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
| Japan Airlines | 2 | Not stated | Not allowed |
| ANA | 2 | Not stated | Not allowed |
Cathay Pacific power bank questions
Can I bring 2 power banks on Cathay Pacific?
Yes. Cathay Pacific allows up to 2 power banks per passenger, in your carry-on. From Cathay Pacific’s page: Max 2 power banks per passenger.
Can I bring a 20,000 mAh power bank on Cathay Pacific?
Yes. At 3.7 V a 20,000 mAh power bank is about 74 Wh, under Cathay Pacific’s 100 Wh limit. Keep it in your carry-on.
Can I use my power bank on a Cathay Pacific flight?
No. Cathay Pacific doesn’t allow using a power bank on board, and you can’t recharge it on board either.
