Electronic devices and batteries

Power restriction: max. 100 Wh or 2 g LC per device

Item restriction: max. 15 devices with batteries per passenger

Portable electronic devices for personal use are:

• laptops, mobile phones, tablets,
• electric toiletry items (toothbrushes, razors, etc.), 
• electric toys, 
• drones, watches, calculators; or 
• other entertainment or communication electronics.

Such items should be carried in your carry-on baggage whenever possible.

Transport requirements in checked baggage: 

• You may carry a maximum of 3 devices larger than a smartphone.
• Do not pack your device together with easily combustible materials (e.g. perfumes, aerosols, etc.).
• Switch off the devices completely and protect them from unintentional activation. 
• Ensure that apps, alarms or preset configurations are deactivated.
• Protect your device using suitable packaging or a sturdy bag with sufficient padding.
• If you are transporting several devices, stow your devices separately from each other (e.g. separated by clothing or the original packaging).

Power banks are classed as replacement batteries, not as electronic devices. You will find information about taking power banks with you in the section: “Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries”.

Note:

• For devices with battery power of more than 100 Wh up to max. 160 Wh, an airline transport approval is required.
• Please register devices and batteries requiring approval when booking flights via the Lufthansa Service Center.

Portable electronic devices with batteries that DO NOT CONTAIN LITHIUM (e.g. alkaline manganese, zinc carbon, nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride) for your personal use are:

• electric toiletry items (toothbrushes, razors, etc.), 
• electric toys, 
• drones, watches, calculators; or 
• other entertainment or communication electronics.

Such items should be carried in your carry-on baggage whenever possible.

Transport requirements in checked baggage: 

• Switch off the devices completely and protect them from unintentional activation. 
• Ensure that apps, alarms or preset configurations are deactivated.
• Protect your device using suitable packaging or a sturdy bag with sufficient padding.
• If you are transporting several devices, stow your devices separately from each other (e.g. separated by clothing or the original packaging).

Additional transport requirements for non-spillable wet batteries: 

• Power restriction: max. 12 V / 100 Wh per battery
• Non-spillable wet batteries (e.g. gel batteries) must not contain free or unabsorbed liquid.

Power banks are classed as replacement batteries, not as electronic devices. You will find information about taking power banks with you in the section: "Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries".

Power and item restriction for lithium batteries:

* The item restriction includes all types of battery, i.e. non-spillable wet batteries, dry batteries, gel batteries and lithium batteries.

** Only for medical devices

Transport requirements:

With all batteries the connections must be isolated individually to prevent short-circuits. This is possible if the item is carried in its original packaging, any exposed terminals are covered with adhesive tape or each battery is packed in a separate plastic carrier or protective bag.

Power and item restrictions for non-spillable wet batteries: 

• You may carry a maximum of 12 V / 100 Wh per battery
  
• You may carry a maximum of 2 replacement batteries
  

Note:

• The recharging of power banks is not permitted on board.
• For lithium batteries greater than 100 Wh up to max. 160 Wh and greater than 2 g up to max. 8 g LC, transport approval from the airline is required.
• Please register power banks and batteries requiring approval when booking flights via the Lufthansa Service Center.
  

These include the following devices:

• hoverboards
• e-bikes
• pedelecs/s-pedelecs
• e-scooters
• electric monowheels
• electric baggage scooters (e.g. Modobags or Airwheel)
• underwater scooters
• Segways; and
• electric prams or electric golf caddies.
  

This ban applies irrespective of the power capacity and whether the batteries are permanently attached or are removable, and also applies to battery-powered personal and sports transport devices with no integrated battery. 

The above examples only reflect a range of possible devices.

These goods may only be carried as freight in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

For reasons of safety and loadability in the aircraft there are restrictions regarding:

• the battery power, 
• the total weight; and
• the size of the wheelchair or mobility aid.

Note:

• Transport approval from the airline is required for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
• Please send us in good time, but 48 hours before departure at the latest, the necessary details (manufacturer’s technical datasheet or manual) about your wheelchair or mobility aid for checking and approval as well as the completed form that is downloadable below to specialcases@dlh.de.

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Power restriction for lithium batteries: max. 160 Wh or 8 g LC per device

Power restriction for non-spillable wet batteries: max. 100 Wh and 12 V per device

Note:

• Battery-powered portable medical devices require transport approval and medical clearance from the airline for use on board.
• Please send us the details about your device (manufacturer’s technical datasheet or manual) for pre-registration and medical review, at the latest up to 48 hours before departure, to the Medical Operation Center at specialservice@dlh.de.

For travel to and from the USA, please contact the Medical Desk USA (Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00 hours) on: +1-516-296-9580.

Item restriction: only in quantities for personal use *

Power restriction for lithium batteries: max. 100 Wh or 2 g LC per device

Transport restrictions in carry-on baggage:

• Use or charging is prohibited on board.
• Devices must remain stowed throughout the entire flight.
• Accidental activation must not be possible.

Note: in some countries you are prohibited from carrying e-cigarettes or other inhalers with you.

* An item restriction of a maximum total of 15 portable electronic devices per passenger applies.

Item restriction: max. 15 devices (this includes all electronic devices) with lithium batteries per passenger

Such items should be carried in your carry-on baggage whenever possible.

Transport requirements in checked baggage: 

• You may carry a maximum of 3 devices larger than a smartphone.
• Do not pack your device together with easily combustible materials (e.g. perfumes, aerosols, etc.).
• Switch off the devices completely and protect them from unintentional activation. 
• Ensure that apps, alarms or preset configurations are deactivated.
• Protect your device using suitable packaging or a sturdy bag with sufficient padding.
• If you are transporting several devices, stow your devices separately from each other (e.g. separated by clothing or the original packaging).

Power banks are classed as replacement batteries, not as electronic devices. You will find information about carrying replacement batteries with you in the section: “Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries”.

Note:

• For photo and video equipment with a battery power greater than 100 Wh up to max. 160 Wh, transport approval from the airline is required.
• Please register devices or batteries requiring approval when booking flights via the Lufthansa Service Center.
  

Item restriction: max. 1 avalanche rescue backpack per passenger

Note:

• Transport approval from the airline is required for avalanche rescue backpacks. 
• Please register avalanche rescue backpacks when booking flights via the Lufthansa Service Center.

The technical structure of the trigger mechanism of avalanche rescue backpacks may contain dangerous goods that are subject to official restrictions for transport.

Restriction provisions for dangerous goods in the trigger mechanism: 

• Pyrotechnic trigger mechanism: max. 200 mg net of explosive material of the Hazard Division 1.4S.
• Lithium battery-operated trigger: max. 100 Wh or 2 g LC.
• Trigger with capacitor: capacitors must be uncharged, protected against short-circuits and packaged in a strong outer packaging to prevent unintentional activation. 
• Trigger using integrated gas cartridges: the gas must comply with Hazard Division 2.2.

Other transport requirements: 

• The backpack must be packed in such a way that it cannot be activated accidentally.
  
• The air cushion in the backpack must be equipped with pressure relief valves.
• Gas cartridges of Hazard Division 2.2 will only be accepted if they are carried integrated into the avalanche rescue backpack as the trigger, as specified in the design. 
• Additional activation handles and replacement gas cartridges are not permitted.
• Flights to/from/within the USA: avalanche rescue backpacks with pyrotechnic trigger mechanism or integrated gas cartridges are not approved for transport, unless the avalanche rescue backpack does not have a pyrotechnic trigger and the gas cartridge is completely empty.

Item restriction: only in quantities for personal use *

* An item restriction of max. 15 portable electronic devices per passenger applies.

Note:

• Transport approval from the airline is required for diving lamps, soldering irons or other heat-generating items.
• Please register diving lamps, soldering irons, or other heat-generating items when booking flights via the Lufthansa Service Center.

Transport restrictions in carry-on baggage:

• The device must be switched off.
  
• Batteries and heating elements in portable electronic devices that can produce extreme heat must be isolated by removing the heating element, battery or other components.
• The regulations for the carriage of loose batteries or portable electronic devices with installed batteries apply. You will find information about this in the sections "Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries" and "Portable electronic devices with lithium batteries for personal use".

Item restriction (including lithium batteries *): 20 items per passenger

* The item restriction includes all types of battery, i.e. non-spillable wet batteries, dry batteries, gel batteries and lithium batteries.

Examples of non-spillable wet batteries: gel batteries or AGM batteries

Examples of dry batteries: nickel metal hydride batteries, nickel cadmium, alkaline manganese or zinc carbon batteries

Transport requirements for non-spillable wet and dry batteries: 

• Non-spillable wet batteries (e.g. gel batteries) must not contain free or unabsorbed liquid.
• You must ensure that the batteries are protected from heat and cannot generate heat themselves. 
• With all batteries the connections must be isolated individually to prevent short-circuits. This is possible if the item is carried in its original packaging, any exposed terminals are covered with adhesive tape or each battery is packed in a separate plastic carrier or protective bag.

Power and item restrictions for non-spillable wet batteries: 

• You may carry a maximum of 12 V / 100 Wh per battery
  
• You may carry a maximum of 2 replacement batteries
  

Power restriction: max. 100 Wh / 2 g LC

Transport requirements:

• The battery must be removed from the baggage.
• The removed battery must be carried in the cabin. You will find further information in the section "Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries".
• The suitcase may be transported as checked baggage without the battery.

Note:

• You will find the power restrictions for equipment with lithium batteries permanently installed in smart baggage, such as an electronic lock or electronic scale, in the section: "Smart baggage – permanently installed lithium battery".
• You will find information about baggage trackers or electronic bag tags (EBTs) in the sections: "Baggage trackers" and "Electronic bag tags (EBTs)". 
• For a battery power greater than 100 Wh up to max. 160 Wh, transport approval from the airline is required.
• Please register power banks and batteries requiring approval when booking flights via the Lufthansa Service Center.

Power restriction: max. 2.7 Wh / 0.3 g LC

Note: 

• The transport of smart baggage with permanently installed lithium batteries above 2.7 Wh or 0.3 g LC is prohibited.

Power restriction: max. 2.7 Wh or 0.3 g LC per lithium battery

Transport restrictions:

• Approved transmission functions: low-energy transmission functions such as Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth, or RFID
• The tracker must be stowed in your item of baggage to prevent damage.
  

Bags with electronic bag tags (EBTs) with routing display (e.g. BAGTAG or RIMOWA Smart Bags, etc.) used instead of printed thermal bag tags are permitted in checked baggage and carry-on baggage.