Rules for Carrying a Power Bank on Flights to Northern Cyprus

A power bank must be carried only in carry-on baggage. According to the current IATA guidance, a passenger may take no more than two power banks, each with a capacity of up to 100 Wh. A device with a higher capacity is not accepted either in the cabin or in checked baggage. The rules were verified on July 21, 2026.

Do not put a power bank in a suitcase that you check in at the check-in desk. If your carry-on baggage is taken from you at the boarding gate, the battery must be removed and taken with you into the cabin. Check the markings on the casing before your trip: the capacity in watt-hours is important, not just the figure in mAh.

Which batteries can be taken on a plane

A power bank is considered a separate spare battery, even if it has USB ports or a built-in cable. A stricter limit applies to it: up to 100 Wh only.

Rules for flights to Northern Cyprus

IATA requirements set the basic standard, but an airline may introduce additional restrictions. For example, Turkish Airlines allows no more than two power banks of up to 100 Wh per passenger in the cabin. The carrier also prohibits storing them in the overhead compartment, charging them from the aircraft power supply, and using them to charge other devices during the flight.

If the flight is operated by another carrier, check that carrier's rules specifically before departure. For tickets with connections, take into account the restrictions for each segment. You can choose a route and compare ticket purchase conditions through Trip.com.

How to prepare a power bank for a flight

1. Find the Wh marking on the casing, or the nominal voltage and capacity in mAh.
2. Place the power bank in your carry-on baggage, the seat-back pocket, or under the seat if permitted by the crew.
3. Protect the contacts from short circuits: use the original packaging, a case, or insulate exposed contacts.
4. Do not take a damaged, swollen, or overheating battery.
5. Follow the crew's instructions on storing and using the device in the cabin.

How to convert mAh to Wh

Use the formula: Wh = mAh × nominal voltage (V) ÷ 1000. For example, a 20,000 mAh power bank with a nominal cell voltage of 3.7 V has approximately 74 Wh. Do not calculate the figure using the USB output voltage of 5 V: for verification, use the nominal voltage of the battery cells or the manufacturer's marking.

Short glossary

• Power bank — an external battery for charging a phone, tablet, or another device.
• Wh — a unit of battery energy used by airlines to set the limit.
• mAh — a measure of electric charge; by itself, it does not make it possible to determine whether the battery is permitted without knowing its voltage.
• Checked baggage — a suitcase that the passenger checks in at the check-in desk.

Frequently asked questions about carrying power banks

Can I put a power bank in checked baggage?

No. Power banks and spare batteries are carried only in carry-on baggage, even if their capacity does not exceed 100 Wh.

Can I take a 20,000 mAh power bank?

Yes, if the marking or a calculation based on the nominal voltage confirms a limit of up to 100 Wh. For a typical model with 3.7 V cells, this is approximately 74 Wh.

Can I take a 30,000 mAh power bank?

Check the Wh value on the casing. At a nominal voltage of 3.7 V, such a battery has approximately 111 Wh, so it is not permitted as a power bank.

Can I carry a power bank from 100 to 160 Wh with the airline's permission?

No. Approval for the 100 to 160 Wh range is provided for certain spare lithium-ion batteries, but not for power banks.

Does a power bank need to be packed separately?

Yes. Protect the device and its contacts from short circuits, for example with a case, the original packaging, or insulation of exposed contacts.

Can I charge my phone from a power bank during the flight?

Follow your carrier's rules and the crew's instructions. Turkish Airlines prohibits using a power bank to charge other devices and charging it from the aircraft power supply during the flight.