Lufthansa power bank rules (2026)
Lufthansa 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 15 January 2026.
Source: lufthansa.com· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Max power banks
2
No approval up to
100 Wh
Use on board
No
Recharge on board
No
What Lufthansa says
“Power restriction: max. 100 Wh or 2 g LC per power bank … Item restriction: max. 2 power banks per passenger … Charging and using power banks is prohibited.”
Source: lufthansa.com· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Every Lufthansa power bank rule
Up to 2 power banks per passengerLufthansa's page: Max 2 power banks per passenger, within the 20 spare batteries ≤100Wh
Up to 100 Wh each without approval
100–160 Wh: only with Lufthansa’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
Use only to power approved medical devices
Not in overhead locker: under the seat, seat pocket or on your person
Register approval-needing power banks via Lufthansa Help Center when booking
Protect terminals against short circuit
Rules checked on 21 October 2026 · in force since 15 January 2026.
Report an outdated ruleFlying with another European airline?
| Airline | Max power banks | No approval up to | Use on board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa | 2 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
| British Airways | 2 | 100 Wh | Not stated |
| Ryanair | 2 | 100 Wh | Limited |
| easyJet | 2 | Not stated | Not allowed |
Lufthansa power bank questions
Can I bring 2 power banks on Lufthansa?
Yes. Lufthansa allows up to 2 power banks per passenger, in your carry-on. From Lufthansa’s page: Max 2 power banks per passenger, within the 20 spare batteries ≤100Wh.
Can I bring a 20,000 mAh power bank on Lufthansa?
Yes. At 3.7 V a 20,000 mAh power bank is about 74 Wh, under Lufthansa’s 100 Wh limit. Keep it in your carry-on.
Can I use my power bank on a Lufthansa flight?
No. Lufthansa doesn’t allow using a power bank on board, and you can’t recharge it on board either.
