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Vietnam Airlines power bank rules: up to 2, no use on board

Not to be used on board

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

How many: Up to 2 power banks per passenger. In checked bags: Not allowed in checked baggage; carry-on only. Using it on board: Must not be used during the flight, and must not be charged from the seat power outlet or any aircraft power source. Where to keep it: Do not leave in the overhead bin; keep where it can be monitored, e.g. front seat pocket or next to you. Of the 99 airlines flying to Japan on this site, 77 say a power bank is not to be used on board. (Vietnam Airlines's official pages, checked on 3 October 2026.)

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

In checked bags
Not allowed in checked baggage; carry-on only
No approval needed
Under 100Wh: allowed without prior notice to the airline
With approval
100Wh to 160Wh: allowed with prior approval from the airline
Not allowed
Over 160Wh: power bank not allowed
How many
Up to 2 power banks per passenger
Using it on board
Must not be used during the flight, and must not be charged from the seat power outlet or any aircraft power source
Where to keep it
Do not leave in the overhead bin; keep where it can be monitored, e.g. front seat pocket or next to you
Packing
Protect from unintended activation; repack, bag separately, or tape over exposed terminals

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

No. Must not be used during the flight, and must not be charged from the seat power outlet or any aircraft power source.

In the airline's own words

Vietnam Airlines

Removable batteries/rechargeable power banks of all types are carried only in carry-on baggage.

Official page
Vietnam Airlines

Các dạng pin sạc dự phòng dưới 100Wh được phép mang theo mà không cần báo trước với hãng bay

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 Vietnam Airlines flight?

No. Must not be used during the flight, and must not be charged from the seat power outlet or any aircraft power source.

How many power banks can I bring on Vietnam Airlines?

Up to 2 power banks per passenger.

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

Not allowed in checked baggage; carry-on only.

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Sources for this page

  1. Vietnam Airlines: vietnamairlines.com/vn/en/travel-information/baggage/restricted-baggag
  2. Vietnam Airlines: vietnamairlines.com/go/vi/plan-book/travel/travel-guide/sac-du-phong-c
  3. Vietnam Airlines: vietnamairlines.com/vn/en/travel-information/baggage/restricted-baggag