Spare batteries and Powerbanks
Before flying, it's important to know how to pack your spare batteries and powerbanks correctly while adhering to the dangerous goods regulations.
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No more than 20 spare batteries in total, for personal use, are permitted per passenger. All other battery restrictions still apply e.g. no more than two spare lithium batteries exceeding 100Wh and up to 160Wh, are permitted and forms part of the total carried.
A combination of batteries may be carried e.g. 10 x 98Wh lithium ion + 2 x 138Wh lithium ion + 2 x 12V & 98Wh non-spillable + 6 x alkaline.
Note: Watt hours (Wh) are determined by multiplying the voltage (V) by the amp hours (Ah). ie. 12V x 5Ah = 60Wh
Important
All spare batteries and powerbanks must be as carry-on baggage only.
| Airline approval required | No |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | Yes |
| Checked baggage | No |
Requirements
- The battery terminals must be protected e.g. taping over the exposed terminals.
Important
Lithium ion batteries over 160Wh are forbidden as passenger baggage and must be sent as freight.
Lithium Ion batteries must be declared during check-in.
| Airline approval required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | Yes |
| Checked baggage | No |
Requirements
- Only two spares per passenger.
- The battery terminals must be protected e.g. taping over the exposed terminals.
| Airline approval required | No |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | Yes |
| Checked baggage | No |
Requirements
- The battery terminals must be protected e.g. taping over the exposed terminals.
| Airline approval required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | Yes |
| Checked baggage | No |
Requirement
- Only 2 spares per passenger
- The battery terminals must be protected e.g. taping over the exposed terminals.
Important
Non-spillable batteries must be declared during check-in.
| Airline approval required | No |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | Yes |
| Checked baggage | No |
Requirements
- Only 2 spares per passenger
- The battery terminals must be protected e.g. taping over the exposed terminals.
| Airline approval required | No |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | Yes |
| Checked baggage | No |
Requirements
- The battery terminal must be protected e.g. taping over the exposed terminals.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations describe in detail what Dangerous Goods may be transported by air, in what quantities, and how they should be packed. For details on how to safely transport your Dangerous Goods, contact your local Qantas FreightOpens external site Office.
For a summary of common items that are classified as dangerous goods view our prohibited and check with airline dangerous goods (PDF) - passengers are forbidden to carry them on an aircraft.
Qantas Group customers are advised to refer to the Product SafetyOpens external site website for a list of products that contain dangerous goods that have been recalled due to faults.
Customers planning to travel with these products should refer to the original manufacturer for further information and recall instructions.