IndiGo power bank rules (2026)
IndiGo 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.
Source: goindigo.in· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Max power banks
2
No approval up to
100 Wh
Use on board
No
Recharge on board
No
What IndiGo says
“a maximum of 2 (two) spare or loose (a) lithium ion batteries (including power banks) ... must not be recharged while on board the aircraft”
Source: goindigo.in· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Every IndiGo power bank rule
Up to 2 power banks per passengerIndiGo's page: Max 2 spare batteries incl. power banks up to 100Wh; max 2 in 100-160Wh with approval
Up to 100 Wh each without approval
100–160 Wh: only with IndiGo’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
100-160Wh approval at check-in
Within personal reach; not overhead
Power rating must be visible
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Report an outdated ruleFlying to or from India with another airline?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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 2 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
| Air India | 2 | 100 Wh | Limited |
| Emirates | 1 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
| Singapore Airlines | 2 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
IndiGo power bank questions
Can I bring 2 power banks on IndiGo?
Yes. IndiGo allows up to 2 power banks per passenger, in your carry-on. From IndiGo’s page: Max 2 spare batteries incl. power banks up to 100Wh; max 2 in 100-160Wh with approval.
Can I bring a 20,000 mAh power bank on IndiGo?
Yes. At 3.7 V a 20,000 mAh power bank is about 74 Wh, under IndiGo’s 100 Wh limit. Keep it in your carry-on.
Can I use my power bank on an IndiGo flight?
No. IndiGo doesn’t allow using a power bank on board, and you can’t recharge it on board either.
