Can I bring a power bank on my flight to Korea?

Yes, in your carry-on. Incheon Airport allows power banks of 100 Wh or less (the number allowed can vary by airline), 100–160 Wh only with airline approval, and nothing above 160 Wh. On flights in Korea you cannot charge devices from them.

• ✓0–100 Wh: allowed, but the number of batteries permitted may vary by airline.
• △100–160 Wh: only with airline approval, up to 2 per person. Over 160 Wh: not allowed.
• △Since March 1, 2025, power banks and e-cigarettes must be brought as carry-on, with the charging port covered with tape or the bank in a safety pouch or zipper bag.
• △Keep power banks with you or in the seat pocket, not in the overhead bin, and do not use them to charge devices on board.

• •The Wh rating printed on the power bank
• •Tape or a pouch to protect the terminals
• •Your airline’s own rules

• •Packing a power bank in checked luggage

• 📶Can I use 110V devices in Korea?Korea uses 220 V at 60 Hz with two-round-hole outlets. Phone chargers that say 100–240 V work with only a plug adapter, but a 110 V-only device needs a voltage converter.✓YES, WITH CONDITIONSPhone & InternetView answer →
• 🛂Can I bring cigarettes or vapes into Korea?You can bring up to 200 cigarettes (one carton) duty-free if you are 19 or older. We found no clear official import rule for vape liquids, and on flights e-cigarettes must travel in your carry-on.✓YES, WITH CONDITIONSEntry & ImmigrationView answer →

• Incheon Airport: Carry-on restricted items FAQ
• VisitKorea: Strengthened Safety Measures for Power Banks and E-Cigarettes on Flights

Airlines apply their own limits, so confirm with yours.