China Eastern Airlines power bank rules (2026)
China Eastern Airlines allows two power banks up to 100 Wh (100–160 Wh only with approval) per passenger, in your carry-on only. You can’t use it or charge it on board. These rules apply since 28 June 2025.
Source: global.ceair.com· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Max power banks
2
No approval up to
100 Wh
Use on board
No
Recharge on board
No
What China Eastern Airlines says
“Each passenger and crew member is allowed to carry a maximum of two power banks. ... Power banks with a rated energy exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh are allowed on flights with airline approval.”
Source: global.ceair.com· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Every China Eastern Airlines power bank rule
Up to 2 power banks per passengerChina Eastern Airlines's page: Max 2 power banks per passenger
Up to 100 Wh each without approval
100–160 Wh: only with China Eastern Airlines’s approval, max 2 per person
Over 160 Wh: not allowed
You can’t use it or recharge it on board
Carry-on only. Never in checked bags
Completely switched off
No overhead bins
Domestic from 2025-06-28: 3C mark required
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Report an outdated ruleFlying with another Chinese airline?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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Eastern Airlines | 2 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
| Air China | Not stated | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
| China Southern Airlines | Not stated | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
| Cathay Pacific | 2 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
China Eastern Airlines power bank questions
Can I bring 2 power banks on China Eastern Airlines?
Yes. China Eastern Airlines allows up to 2 power banks per passenger, in your carry-on. From China Eastern Airlines’s page: Max 2 power banks per passenger.
Can I bring a 20,000 mAh power bank on China Eastern Airlines?
Yes. At 3.7 V a 20,000 mAh power bank is about 74 Wh, under China Eastern Airlines’s 100 Wh limit. Keep it in your carry-on.
Can I use my power bank on a China Eastern Airlines flight?
No. China Eastern Airlines doesn’t allow using a power bank on board, and you can’t recharge it on board either.
