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Which items with batteries can I take?

Certain restrictions apply to the transport of electronic devices and lithium batteries depending on whether they are installed in the equipment or are being carried as spares.

  • Devices with a lithium battery installed can be transported in the cabin or checked in, as long as the battery does not exceed 160 Wh.
    To check in a laptop, drone, camera, mobile phone or similar device that has an installed battery, you must disconnect the battery as well as any applications, alarms or configurations that might activate it again, taking all necessary measures to ensure that it is not activated accidentally.

  • Spare batteries and portable chargers or power bank may NOT be placed in checked baggage and are prohibited if they exceed 160 Wh.
    You must cover the terminals of all spare batteries carried in hand luggage in order to avoid a short circuit. Use the original packaging, cover terminals or use individual plastic bags for each battery.

Check our Electronic devices page for more information about the restrictions on transporting lithium and other batteries to see whether you should take them as hand luggage, checked baggage or cargo.

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