Flying out of Singapore? You’re now limited to just two power banks from April 15

From April 15, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore is putting travellers on a strict power bank diet: those departing from Changi Airport Singapore will be limited to two power banks per passenger only. No exceptions – all extras will have to be discarded before boarding your respective flights.

And in the air, these pocket-sized lifelines are officially grounded too. Charging power banks on board is also banned because their lithium batteries can overheat or short-circuit, posing a very real fire risk in-flight. 

If this rule sounds familiar, that’s because Singapore Airlines and Scoot have already banned the use and charging of power banks on board since April 2025, in line with regulations by the International Air Transport Association. The decision followed two accidents: a Scoot flight in November 2025 from Hong Kong to Singapore saw a passenger’s power bank overheat and catch fire mid-air, while an earlier 2023 incident on a Taipei to Singapore flight left two passengers with minor burns after a power bank ignited before take-off.

Existing rules remain the same: power banks are banned from check-in baggage, capacity limits still apply, and each device needs to be individually protected to prevent short circuits. 

Here’s the power bank rulebook moving forward: For power banks up to 100Wh (around 27,000mAh), you can bring a maximum of two per person, but don’t charge them or your devices during the flight. When not in use, keep them in their original packaging, a separate plastic bag or pouch, or tape over any exposed terminals. Power banks between 100Wh and 160Wh are also allowed, still limited to two per passenger, but you’ll need airline approval, so it’s best to sort this out before you get to the airport. Anything over 160Wh is strictly not allowed on board.

For more information, visit the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore’s webpage here.

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