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Singapore Airlines power bank rules: 160Wh, no use on board

Not to be used on board

Singapore Airlines power bank rules: Up to 2 power banks per passenger. No use on board. Not allowed in checked baggage; cabin baggage only.

How many: Up to 2 power banks per passenger. In checked bags: Not allowed in checked baggage; cabin baggage only. Using it on board: Do not use a power bank to charge devices, and do not charge the power bank, during the flight. Where to keep it: Keep it in an easily accessible place such as the seat-back pocket or under the seat in front; do not store it in the overhead compartment. Of the 99 airlines flying to Japan on this site, 77 say a power bank is not to be used on board. (Singapore Airlines's official pages, checked on 3 October 2026.)

Singapore Airlines power bank rules: size, number and where to keep it

In checked bags
Not allowed in checked baggage; cabin baggage only
No approval needed
Up to 100Wh: no prior approval needed
With approval
Over 100Wh up to 160Wh: airline approval required
Not allowed
Over 160Wh: not allowed on board
How many
Up to 2 power banks per passenger
Using it on board
Do not use a power bank to charge devices, and do not charge the power bank, during the flight
Where to keep it
Keep it in an easily accessible place such as the seat-back pocket or under the seat in front; do not store it in the overhead compartment
Packing
Must be protected from damage and short circuit
Rule in force from
15 April 2026

Can you use a power bank on a Singapore Airlines flight?

No. Do not use a power bank to charge devices, and do not charge the power bank, during the flight.

In the airline's own words

Singapore Airlines

Power banks and spare batteries must be carried in cabin baggage on all SIA flights and are not permitted in checked baggage.

Official page
Singapore Airlines

Power banks and spare batteries with a capacity of up to 100Wh are allowed without prior approval.

Official page

Power banks on board: what the 99 airlines say

What the airlines say about using a power bank on board
  1. Not to be used on board77
  2. Can be used on board8
  3. Not stated on the airline's pages14

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a power bank on a Singapore Airlines flight?

No. Do not use a power bank to charge devices, and do not charge the power bank, during the flight.

How many power banks can I bring on Singapore Airlines?

Up to 2 power banks per passenger.

Can I put a power bank in checked baggage on Singapore Airlines?

Not allowed in checked baggage; cabin baggage only.

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Sources for this page

  1. Singapore Airlines: singaporeair.com/en_UK/us/travel-info/baggage/baggage-restrictions/
  2. Singapore Airlines: singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/corporate/newsroom/newsalert-listing/advisor