Latest News About Ryanair Power Bank Restrictions

Here are the latest publicly reported points about Ryanair power bank restrictions:

• Ryanair continues to allow power banks in carry-on bags but with strict rules: do not place them in checked luggage, keep them in cabin baggage, and ensure they are individually protected to prevent short circuits. Capacity limits commonly cited are up to 100 Wh per device, with approval needed for higher capacities, and batteries should be switched off during flight and not used during critical phases like takeoff or landing.[2][6]
• Several summaries and travel guidance articles indicate the same 100 Wh guideline, plus restrictions on higher-capacity packs (100–160 Wh requiring airline approval; above 160 Wh banned) and the necessity to keep devices in hand luggage and protected from activation. These themes appear across multiple sources discussing Ryanair’s policies in spring 2026.[3][4][5][2]
• Some outlets note that power banks are treated as spare lithium batteries, are not allowed in checked luggage, and must be carried in cabin baggage, with insulation or protective pouches to prevent short circuits, aligning with IATA-style safety practices.[7][2][3]

What to do for your next Ryanair trip

• If your power bank is 100 Wh or less: carry it in your cabin bag, ensure it is switched off when not in use, and protect its terminals (pouch, tape, or original packaging). You can typically have up to two such power banks, but avoid placing them in checked luggage.[4][2]
• If your power bank is between 100 Wh and 160 Wh: you generally need explicit airline approval before travel; prepare to present information on capacity and ensure compliance with Ryanair’s safety requirements. If over 160 Wh: expect it to be prohibited.[5][2]
• If you’re unsure about your specific device’s capacity: check the device’s label or packaging for watt-hours (Wh) and compare to the 100 Wh guideline; when in doubt, contact Ryanair help or review their Permitted Items On Board guidance.[6]

Illustrative example

• A common 20,000 mAh power bank is typically around 74–80 Wh, which would generally be allowed in cabin baggage under Ryanair’s 100 Wh rule, provided it is in a protective case and switched off during flight phases that prohibit use.[2][4]

Citations

• Ryanair carry-on power banks up to 100 Wh and protection requirements, with no hold-bag allowances for batteries: Ryanair guidance and various travel analyses.[4][6][2]
• Higher-capacity power banks may require airline approval; bans often apply above 160 Wh: Expert Zoom overview and related reports.[5][2]
• Context on battery safety and cabin restrictions aligning with industry guidance: general summaries cited in multiple sources.[3][7]

If you’d like, I can pull the most recent official Ryanair page on Permitted Items and extract the exact wording for your exact device capacity.