Qantas power bank rules (2026)
Qantas 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 December 2025.
Source: qantas.com· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Max power banks
2
No approval up to
100 Wh
Use on board
No
Recharge on board
No
What Qantas says
“You can carry up to two power banks per person, each not exceeding 160Wh. ... Power banks cannot be used or charged during the flight, including via in-seat USB ports.”
Source: qantas.com· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Every Qantas power bank rule
Up to 2 power banks per passengerQantas's page: Up to 2 power banks, each up to 160Wh, within 20 spare batteries
Up to 100 Wh each without approval
100–160 Wh: only with Qantas’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
Seat pocket or under the seat
Declare lithium-ion at check-in
Specs must be shown or treated as prohibited
Recalled models forbidden
Rules checked on 21 October 2026 · in force since 15 December 2025.
Report an outdated ruleFlying with another Asia-Pacific airline?
| Airline | Max power banks | No approval up to | Use on board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas | 2 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
| Singapore Airlines | 2 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
| Cathay Pacific | 2 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
| Japan Airlines | 2 | Not stated | Not allowed |
Qantas power bank questions
Can I bring 2 power banks on Qantas?
Yes. Qantas allows up to 2 power banks per passenger, in your carry-on. From Qantas’s page: Up to 2 power banks, each up to 160Wh, within 20 spare batteries.
Can I bring a 20,000 mAh power bank on Qantas?
Yes. At 3.7 V a 20,000 mAh power bank is about 74 Wh, under Qantas’s 100 Wh limit. Keep it in your carry-on.
Can I use my power bank on a Qantas flight?
No. Qantas doesn’t allow using a power bank on board, and you can’t recharge it on board either.
