How many lithium ion batteries can I bring?

Device with lithium ion batteries Watt-hour rating that does not exceed 100Wh is permitted up to a maximum of 4 batteries per person. Device with lithium ion batteries Watt-hour rating exceeding 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh is permitted with prior-approval from airline, up to a maximum of two batteries per person.

Can lithium batteries be transported by air?

There are different limitations and requirements when the lithium batteries are transported by air as cargo or carried by passengers. However limitations primarily depend on: the lithium metal content in grams (g) for lithium metal (non-rechargeable) batteries.

What is a lithium ion battery used for?

Lithium metal batteries are generally used to power devices. Lithium-ion batteries (also abbreviated as Li-ion batteries), is a secondary (rechargeable) battery where the lithium is only present in an ionic form in the electrolyte. Lithium-ion batteries are generally used to power devices.

How many lithium batteries can I carry on a plane?

Lithium batteries, spare/loose, with a Watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh for consumer electronic devices and PMED or with a lithium content exceeding 2 g but not exceeding 8 g for PMED only. Maximum of two spare batteries in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits.

What is a lithium battery?

Lithium Battery refers to a family of batteries with different chemistries, comprising many types of cathodes and electrolytes. Lithium metal battery and lithium ion battery are the two types that listed under passenger provisions in the DGR.

What types of batteries can be carried on a plane?

Batteries, spare/loose, including lithium batteries, non-spillable batteries, nickle-metal hydride batteries and dry batteries for portable electronic devices must be carried in cabin baggage only. Articles which have the primary purpose as a power source, e.g. power banks are considered as spare batteries.