SWISS power bank rules: Max. 2 power banks per passenger. No use on board. Not permitted as or in checked baggage.
How many: Max. 2 power banks per passenger. In checked bags: Not permitted as or in checked baggage. Using it on board: Do not charge devices from a power bank, or charge the power bank itself, during the flight (exception for approved medical devices). Where to keep it: Do not stow in the overhead locker; keep under the seat, in the seat pocket, on your person, or in hand luggage. Of the 99 airlines flying to Japan on this site, 77 say a power bank is not to be used on board. (SWISS's official pages, checked on 11 October 2026.)
SWISS power bank rules: size, number and where to keep it
- In checked bags
- Not permitted as or in checked baggage
- With approval
- Over 100Wh up to 160Wh: airline transport approval required
- How many
- Max. 2 power banks per passenger
- Using it on board
- Do not charge devices from a power bank, or charge the power bank itself, during the flight (exception for approved medical devices)
- Where to keep it
- Do not stow in the overhead locker; keep under the seat, in the seat pocket, on your person, or in hand luggage
- Packing
- Prevent short circuits, e.g. by original packaging, taping exposed terminals, or a separate plastic bag/pouch per power bank
Can you use a power bank on a SWISS flight?
No. Do not charge devices from a power bank, or charge the power bank itself, during the flight (exception for approved medical devices).
In the airline's own words
SWISS
For power banks with a battery power greater than 100 Wh up to the maximum. 160 Wh, transport approval from the airline is required.
Official page
SWISSItem restriction: max. 2 power banks per passenger
Official page
Power banks on board: what the 99 airlines say
- Not to be used on board77
- Can be used on board8
- Not stated on the airline's pages14
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a power bank on a SWISS flight?
No. Do not charge devices from a power bank, or charge the power bank itself, during the flight (exception for approved medical devices).
How many power banks can I bring on SWISS?
Max. 2 power banks per passenger.
Can I put a power bank in checked baggage on SWISS?
Not permitted as or in checked baggage.
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