Emirates power bank rules
What Emirates’s own page says about power banks, checked 22 October 2026.
The rules
- From 1 October 2025: one power bank per customer, under 100 Wh
- Power banks cannot be used or charged on board
- Capacity information must be shown on the power bank
- Keep it in the seat pocket or under the seat in front, not in the overhead bin
- Not allowed in checked baggage
| Using it on board | Not allowed on board |
|---|---|
| Charging the power bank | Not allowed on board |
| Where to keep it | Seat pocket or under the seat in front, not the overhead bin |
Source: emirates.com, checked 22 October 2026. Rules can change and can differ on codeshare flights, so check with the airline that operates your flight.
Common sizes on Emirates
| Power bank | Wh | One power bank |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 mAh at 3.7 V | 37.0 Wh | Allowed |
| 20,000 mAh at 3.7 V | 74.0 Wh | Allowed |
| 27,000 mAh at 3.7 V | 99.9 Wh | Allowed |
| 40,000 mAh at 3.7 V | 148.0 Wh | Not allowed |
Wh = mAh ÷ 1000 × V. We show 3.7 V as an example; use the voltage printed on yours. Check yours with the calculator →
Emirates cabin bag size
Packing your hand luggage too? See the Emirates cabin bag size and weight allowance, or check your bag against 36 airlines with the cabin bag checker.
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