Korean Air power bank rules: Up to 2 power banks of 100Wh or less per person. No use on board. Allowed as carry-on only; not allowed in checked baggage.
How many: Up to 2 power banks of 100Wh or less per person. In checked bags: Allowed as carry-on only; not allowed in checked baggage. Using it on board: Use and charging of power banks on board is strictly prohibited. Where to keep it: Not allowed 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. (Korean Air's official pages, checked on 3 October 2026.)
Korean Air power bank rules: size, number and where to keep it
- In checked bags
- Allowed as carry-on only; not allowed in checked baggage
- With approval
- Over 100Wh and up to 160Wh: airline approval required, combined total of up to 2
- Not allowed
- Over 160Wh: carriage not permitted
- How many
- Up to 2 power banks of 100Wh or less per person
- Using it on board
- Use and charging of power banks on board is strictly prohibited
- Where to keep it
- Not allowed in the overhead bin
- Packing
- Insulate terminals with tape or place each battery in its own transparent plastic bag
Can you use a power bank on a Korean Air flight?
No. Use and charging of power banks on board is strictly prohibited.
In the airline's own words
Korean Air
(Carry-on allowed O , checked baggage prohibited X )
Official page
Korean AirOver 100 Wh and up to 160 Wh 2 per person (Airline approval is required, and if carrying power banks between 100 Wh and 160 Wh, a combined total of up to 2 is permitted)
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 Korean Air flight?
No. Use and charging of power banks on board is strictly prohibited.
How many power banks can I bring on Korean Air?
Up to 2 power banks of 100Wh or less per person.
Can I put a power bank in checked baggage on Korean Air?
Allowed as carry-on only; not allowed in checked baggage.
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