Power banks are allowed on Indian flights — but ONLY in cabin baggage. Put one in checked luggage and it will be confiscated. Here are the rules.
The Rules
- ✅ Cabin baggage: Power banks MUST go in your carry-on
- ❌ Checked baggage: NEVER put power banks in checked luggage — they will be removed
- 🔋 Limit: Up to 100 Wh (approx 27,000 mAh at 3.7V) — no airline approval needed
- 🔋 100-160 Wh: Allowed with airline approval (most laptops are in this range)
- ❌ Above 160 Wh: Not allowed on any flight