¿Se puede llevar Batteries en un avión?
Sí — puedes llevar batteries en el equipaje de mano en el avión. AA/AAA/C/D dry cells: both bags OK.
- · AA/AAA/C/D dry cells: both bags OK
- · Spare lithium batteries: carry-on only
- · Tape terminals or use original retail packaging
- · Installed device batteries: generally fine in either bag
On this page · 5 sections
🔋 Battery watt-hour calculator
Power banks show mAh, airlines limit Wh. Under 100 Wh flies free in carry-on; 100–160 Wh needs airline approval.
Normativas por autoridad de seguridad
Rules by security authority
United States — TSA
Mano:
SÍ
Yes, everyday batteries (AA, AAA, lithium spares) are allowed in carry-on — and lithium spares belong here only.
Bodega:
LIMITADO
Dry batteries (AA/AAA) are fine checked. Spare lithium or power-bank-type batteries are banned from checked bags.
Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.
Cómo empacar batteries
Equipaje de mano: Yes, everyday batteries (AA, AAA, lithium spares) are allowed in carry-on — and lithium spares belong here only.
Equipaje facturado: Dry batteries (AA/AAA) are fine checked. Spare lithium or power-bank-type batteries are banned from checked bags.
El oficial de seguridad del aeropuerto siempre tiene la decisión final sobre si un artículo pasa el control.
Preguntas frecuentes
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring Spare Batteries in a carry-on?
Yes, everyday batteries (AA, AAA, lithium spares) are allowed in carry-on — and lithium spares belong here only.
Can you pack Spare Batteries in checked luggage?
Dry batteries (AA/AAA) are fine checked. Spare lithium or power-bank-type batteries are banned from checked bags.
Last verified:
Verified against official sources. Rules change — for high-stakes items, confirm with your airline and the screening authority. Our verification method →