Carrying power banks onboard an aircraft used to be a pretty straightforward affair, but the recent clampdown by airlines like Singapore Airlines, Scoot and AirAsia has turned it into something you actually have to think about before packing. The TL;DR version is that you can still bring them onboard, but with tighter limits on quantity, stricter capacity caps, and \u2013 arguably the biggest change \u2013 a complete ban on using or charging them mid-flight, all in the name of reducing fire risks tied to overheating batteries.<\/p>\n
It also doesn\u2019t help that there isn\u2019t a single, unified set of standards on what power banks you can or cannot bring onboard. For instance, Singapore Airlines requires prior approval if your power bank is above 100Wh but under 160Wh, while ANA doesn\u2019t. It can feel a bit inconsistent depending on who you\u2019re flying with, which is why my colleague Cheryl\u2019s FAQ feature is worth a read before your next trip.<\/p>\n
So if you\u2019re planning a trip anytime soon, it\u2019s probably a good time to take a closer look at the power bank you\u2019re bringing along. Most everyday options, especially those in the 10,000mAh to 20,000mAh range, still fall comfortably under the 100Wh limit and won\u2019t require any extra approvals, but beyond that, things start to get a little more complicated depending on the airline. With that in mind, here are some power banks that I think strike a good balance between capacity, portability, and staying within those increasingly strict travel rules.<\/p>\n
Best flight-safe power banks for travel<\/h2>\nXiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W<\/h3>\n
$69.90<\/b><\/p>\n Image: Xiaomi<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n This incredibly thin Xiaomi power bank comes in orange, silver and black colourways. If you\u2019re looking for one that matches your iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max, this should be at the top of your list.<\/p>\n $39.89 (with voucher)<\/b><\/p>\n Image: Ugreen<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n This flight-friendly Ugreen power bank not only comes with a sizeable 20000mAh battery capacity, but it can also charge three devices simultaneously.<\/p>\n $139<\/b><\/p>\n Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n The Anker 25,000mAh Power Bank is a swiss-army knife of a power bank, thanks to its 165W charging combined speed alongside its built-in and retractable cables.<\/p>\n Read our review here. <\/p>\n $168.90 (with voucher)<\/b><\/p>\n Image: Belkin<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 10K is an ultraportable 3-in-1 power bank that features a built-in Apple Watch charger as well as an integrated UCB-C cable.<\/p>\n $129<\/b><\/p>\n Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n The Ugreen Nexode Retractable Series Power Bank is a great alternative to the Anker equivalent above, with a cheaper SRP but at the cost of a smaller battery capacity at 20,000mAh.<\/p>\n $105.99<\/b> Image: Anker<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n The Anker MagGo Power Bank has an intuitive smart display that keep tabs on your device\u2019s charging journey. Its Qi2 fast-charging with 15W gets your iPhone from 0 to 50% in under 60 minutes too.<\/p>\n $18.90 (with voucher)<\/b><\/p>\n Image: Xiaomi<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n This Xiaomi Power Bank comes with a built-in cable that allows for two-way fast charging. It\u2019s pocket-size body is made of PC+ABS material, making it actually pretty comfortable to hold in the hands while you\u2019re charging your smart phone.<\/p>\n $30.82<\/b> Airlines do not allow the use of power banks onboard, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t get your smart devices charged inflight. Using a power socket (check to ensure that the airline and aircraft you\u2019re flying on has one available), the Anker Nano Charger can identify supported iPhone, iPad and iPad Pro models and deliver the appropriate power output \u2013 thus helping to preserve the battery\u2019s health.<\/p>\n Our articles may contain affiliate links. If you buy through these links, we may earn a small commission.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\nUgreen Nexode Two-way Power Bank 30W<\/h3>\n
Anker Laptop Power Bank with Retractable Cable<\/h3>\n
Belkin BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 10K<\/h3>\n
Ugreen Nexode Retractable Series Power Bank<\/h3>\n
Anker MagGo Power Bank<\/h3>\n
$129.99<\/s> 18% off<\/i><\/p>\nBonus: Anker 45W Nano Charger<\/h3>\n
$35.23<\/s> 13% off<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n