Go to navigation Go to main content Go to end of page Austrian Current country and language selection Belgium | English BOOK PLAN FLY Homepage Baggage Hazardous electronic devices & batteries Main content Hazardous electronic devices & batteries Please inform yourself which electronic devices are allowed on board and which items must be carried as checked baggage. You can use these devices on board Light electronic devices weighing up to one kilogram may remain switched on on board during the entire flight, even during take-off and landing. This refers to the following devices and functions, for example: Smartphones Tablets E-readers and other portable handheld devices Music equipment Portable gaming consoles Bluetooth function Important notes A condition for using electronic devices on board is that the transmission function must be disabled and the device must be placed in flight mode. Wi-Fi may only be used on flights via Austrian Flynet. Larger devices must be stowed under the seat during take-off and landing. The rule is that electronic devices are only permitted in hand luggage. Restrictions on carriage Please note the following restrictions when taking the following with you: Limitations of nominal energy in watt hours (Wh) or lithium content (LC) Carriage in hand luggage Carriage in checked baggage Digital cameras and mobile phones max. 100 Wh or 2 g LC permitted Max. 3 devices larger than a smartphone Completely switched off Accidental activation not possible Must not be carried with flammable material in the same bag If possible, remove the battery and carry it in the cabin Video equipment more than 100 and max. 160 wh Approval of the airline required prohibited Hover boards, (mini-)segways, solo-wheels and e-bikes Transport devices regardless of power capacity prohibited prohibited Defibrillators and CPAP devices Portable medical devices with more than 100 Wh and max. 160 Wh or more than 2 g LC and max. 8 g LC Approval of the airline required max. two replacement batteries prohibited Batteries Batteries, power banks and lithium batteries count as dangerous objects and may only be carried with special care. This is due to the fact that they can generate heat and catch fire if damaged. Pay attention therefore to packing your batteries safely and find out which items you are not allowed in your bags or hand luggage. General conditions Wattage hours (Wh) = ampere hours (Ah) x voltage (V) or milliampere hours (mAh) C VOLTAGE (V)/1,000 The carriage of damaged batteries or devices is prohibited. All devices with more than 160 watt hours (Wh) or 8 g lithium content (LC) are prohibited (except for mobility aids). Regulations for replacement batteries/loose batteries or power banks Carriage in your checked baggage is not permitted Must be carried in the your hand luggage in the passenger cabin Must be protected from damage and short circuits Max. two replacement batteries/loose batteries or powerbanks with a power capacity between 100 and 160 Wh Luggage with integrated lithium battery You can download the following table about bags with an integrated lithium battery as PDF (350 Kb). Battery cannot be removed Limitations of nominal energy in watt hours (Wh) or lithium content (LC) Carriage in hand luggage Carriage in checked baggage max. 0.3 g LC or 2.7 Wh only lithium button cells permitted permitted permitted exceeds 0.3 g LC or 2.7 Wh prohibited prohibited Removable battery Limitations of nominal energy in watt hours (Wh) or lithium content (LC) Carriage in hand luggage Carriage in checked baggage max. 0.3 g LC or 2.7 Wh only lithium button cells permitted permitted permitted exceeds 0.3 g LC or 2.7 Wh, up to max. 2 g LC or 100 Wh Battery must be removed and carried in the cabin permitted prohibited more than 100 Wh up to max. 160 wh Approval of the airline required prohibited more than 160 Wh prohibited prohibited This might also interest you DANGEROUS PERSONAL BELONGINGS We will inform you which items are allowed or prohibited in the cabin and in your checked baggage. This information can save you some unpleasant surprises. 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