Qatar Airways power bank rules (2026)
Qatar Airways allows two power banks up to 100 Wh per passenger, in your carry-on only. You can’t recharge it on board, and using it is limited.
Source: qatarairways.com· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Max power banks
2
No approval up to
100 Wh
Use on board
Limited
Recharge on board
No
What Qatar Airways says
“Power banks exceeding 100 Watt-hours are no longer allowed in passenger baggage. … Charging of power banks is prohibited at all phases of flight.”
Source: qatarairways.com· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Every Qatar Airways power bank rule
Up to 2 power banks per passengerQatar Airways's page: Two power banks within 20 spare batteries
Up to 100 Wh each without approval
Over 100 Wh: not allowed on Qatar Airways
Using it on board is limited — see the rules below
No recharging the power bank on board
Carry-on only. Never in checked bags
May charge a personal device in non-critical phases under direct supervision
Not stowed while in use
Over 100Wh not allowed (except from smart luggage with approval)
Rules checked on 21 October 2026.
Report an outdated ruleFlying with another Gulf airline?
| Airline | Max power banks | No approval up to | Use on board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways | 2 | 100 Wh | Limited |
| Emirates | 1 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
| Etihad Airways | 1 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
| Turkish Airlines | 2 | 100 Wh | Not allowed |
Qatar Airways power bank questions
Can I bring 2 power banks on Qatar Airways?
Yes. Qatar Airways allows up to 2 power banks per passenger, in your carry-on. From Qatar Airways’s page: Two power banks within 20 spare batteries.
Can I bring a 20,000 mAh power bank on Qatar Airways?
Yes. At 3.7 V a 20,000 mAh power bank is about 74 Wh, under Qatar Airways’s 100 Wh limit. Keep it in your carry-on.
Can I use my power bank on a Qatar Airways flight?
Only in a limited way. Qatar Airways’s rules: May charge a personal device in non-critical phases under direct supervision; Not stowed while in use. You can’t recharge the power bank on board.
