Asiana power bank rules: Up to 2 power banks of 100–160Wh per person. No use on board. Not allowed in checked baggage.
How many: Up to 2 power banks of 100–160Wh per person. In checked bags: Not allowed in checked baggage. Using it on board: Do not use or charge power banks during the flight. Where to keep it: Keep with you or in the seat pocket, not in the overhead bin. Of the 99 airlines flying to Japan on this site, 77 say a power bank is not to be used on board. (Asiana's official pages, checked on 3 October 2026.)
Asiana power bank rules: size, number and where to keep it
- In checked bags
- Not allowed in checked baggage
- With approval
- Over 100Wh up to 160Wh: airline approval required
- Not allowed
- Over 160Wh: not allowed
- How many
- Up to 2 power banks of 100–160Wh per person
- Using it on board
- Do not use or charge power banks during the flight
- Where to keep it
- Keep with you or in the seat pocket, not in the overhead bin
- Packing
- Protect each battery individually to prevent short circuits
Can you use a power bank on a Asiana flight?
No. Do not use or charge power banks during the flight.
In the airline's own words
Asiana
Spare lithium batteries (power banks), electronic cigarettes, and lighters cannot be inside checked baggage and must be carried inside the cabin.
Official page
AsianaUp to two power banks and spare batteries with capacities between 100Wh and 160Wh are allowed to be transported.
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 Asiana flight?
No. Do not use or charge power banks during the flight.
How many power banks can I bring on Asiana?
Up to 2 power banks of 100–160Wh per person.
Can I put a power bank in checked baggage on Asiana?
Not allowed in checked baggage.
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