Malaysia Airlines power bank rules: Up to 2 power banks per passenger. No use on board. Not allowed in checked baggage.
How many: Up to 2 power banks per passenger. In checked bags: Not allowed in checked baggage. Using it on board: Charging or using power banks is strictly prohibited during the flight. Where to keep it: Keep with you at all times; do not place in the overhead compartments. Of the 99 airlines flying to Japan on this site, 77 say a power bank is not to be used on board. (Malaysia Airlines's official pages, checked on 3 October 2026.)
Malaysia Airlines power bank rules: size, number and where to keep it
- In checked bags
- Not allowed in checked baggage
- No approval needed
- Up to 100Wh: permitted, no approval needed
- With approval
- Over 100Wh up to 160Wh: permitted with airline approval
- Not allowed
- Over 160Wh: strictly prohibited
- How many
- Up to 2 power banks per passenger
- Using it on board
- Charging or using power banks is strictly prohibited during the flight
- Where to keep it
- Keep with you at all times; do not place in the overhead compartments
- Packing
- Keep each power bank in a separate bag or protective pouch to prevent unintentional activation
- Rule in force from
- 1 April 2025
Can you use a power bank on a Malaysia Airlines flight?
No. Charging or using power banks is strictly prohibited during the flight.
In the airline's own words
Malaysia Airlines
Power banks must be carried in cabin baggage only and are not permitted in checked baggage
Official page
Malaysia AirlinesUp to 100 Wh: Permitted (maximum of two 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 Malaysia Airlines flight?
No. Charging or using power banks is strictly prohibited during the flight.
How many power banks can I bring on Malaysia Airlines?
Up to 2 power banks per passenger.
Can I put a power bank in checked baggage on Malaysia Airlines?
Not allowed in checked baggage.
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