Qatar Airways power bank rules
What Qatar Airways’s own page says about power banks, checked 22 October 2026.
The rules
- Only two power banks per passenger
- Each must not exceed 100 Wh; power banks over 100 Wh are no longer allowed
- Charging power banks is prohibited at all phases of flight
- During non-critical phases you may use one to charge a device if it stays in your direct supervision and isn’t stowed in a bag or the overhead bin
- Wh = Ah × V (divide mAh by 1000 for Ah)
| Using it on board | May charge your devices during non-critical phases, kept in your direct supervision |
|---|---|
| Charging the power bank | Charging power banks is prohibited at all phases of flight |
| Where to keep it | Not in carry-on baggage or the overhead bin while in use |
Source: qatarairways.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 Qatar Airways
| 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 →
Qatar Airways cabin bag size
Packing your hand luggage too? See the Qatar Airways cabin bag size and weight allowance, or check your bag against 36 airlines with the cabin bag checker.
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