Carriage of Lithium Type Batteries Guidelines
Lithium Ion Batteries - Rechargable
Installed /
Spare
As Checked Baggage
As Carry On Baggage
Installed
Permitted1
Recommended1
Spare
Forbidden
Permitted2
Between 8 and 25
grams lithium per
battery
Installed
Permitted1
Permitted2
Spare
Forbidden
Permitted2 maximum 2 batteries
Greater than 25
grams lithium per
battery
Installed
Forbidden
Forbidden
Spare
Forbidden
Forbidden
As Checked Baggage
As Carry On Baggage
Installed
Permitted1
Recommended1
Spare
Forbidden
Permitted2
Installed
Forbidden
Forbidden
Spare
Forbidden
Forbidden
Lithium Content
Up to 8 grams lithium
per battery
Examples
Lithium Metal Batteries - Non-Rechargable
Lithium Content
Up to 2 grams lithium
per battery
Greater than 2 grams
lithium per battery
Installed /
Spare
Examples
1. Although you may carry some devices and installed batteries in checked baggage, transporting them in carry-on baggage, when practical is preferred. In
checked bagggage, ensure that the devices remain switched off, either by builtin switch/trigger locks, by taping the activation switch in the off position, or by
other appropriate measures.
2. Be sure to take protective measures to prevent short circuits. If original packaging is not available, effectively insulate battery terminals by isolating spare
batteries from contact with other batteries and metal. Place tape across the batteries' contacts and put each battery into its own protective case or plastic bag.
3. All lithium type batteries contaning more than 25 grams of lithium or equivalent are prohibited from carriage on all passenger aircraft.