China domestic-flight security, baggage and power-bank rules
Check the actual carrier's baggage terms, keep power banks and spare lithium batteries out of checked baggage, and inspect a power bank's clear CCC mark and current recall status before a domestic flight. Since 28 June 2025, power banks with no clear CCC mark or in a recalled model or batch are prohibited on domestic flights. Security makes the final decision.
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Quick answer
Check the actual carrier's baggage terms, keep power banks and spare lithium batteries out of checked baggage, and inspect a power bank's clear CCC mark and current recall status before a domestic flight. Since 28 June 2025, power banks with no clear CCC mark or in a recalled model or batch are prohibited on domestic flights. Security makes the final decision.
Who this guide is for
- This applies to
- A traveler packing for a domestic passenger flight within mainland China.
- This does not apply to
- An international flight or a request to approve one specific product from a photo, brand or capacity.
- What must be rechecked
- Current CAAC notices, recalls, the actual carrier's baggage terms and the departure airport's handling options.
Choose what to check in 30 seconds
Separate the item before deciding where it goes.
Power bank or spare battery
Keep it out of checked baggage and verify the current mark, recall and airline conditions.
Ordinary carry-on or checked bag
Use the actual carrier's current allowance, size, weight and item-count terms.
Liquid, medicine or unusual item
Read the current official exception and carrier instructions; do not assume checking it is an automatic fallback.
Before you start
- Identify the actual operating carrier.
- Separate power banks and spare batteries from checked baggage.
- Check the power bank's visible mark and the latest recall information.
- Read current CAAC and airline guidance for liquids, batteries and unusual items.
Pack in this order
Check the allowance, dimensions, weight and item count for the exact ticket.
Keep power banks and spare lithium batteries out of checked baggage and protect spare-battery terminals against short circuits.
Check that the CCC mark is clear and verify that the model or batch is not under a current recall.
Use the current CAAC and carrier guidance rather than treating checked baggage as a default alternative.
Contact the airline or departure airport through an official channel before reaching security.
A screening decision may require the item to be removed even when general guidance appeared to allow it.
Since 28 June 2025, power banks with no clear CCC mark or belonging to a recalled model or batch are prohibited on domestic flights. A traceability QR does not replace the mark or guarantee aviation acceptance. This rule is specific to power banks on domestic flights.
Ask the airport what options are actually available at that location. Storage, posting, return to another person or disposal arrangements vary. Shenzhen Airport's published process is a local example, not a nationwide promise.
Common mistakes
- Putting a power bank in checked baggage Power banks and spare lithium batteries belong in the cabin under current conditions.
- Treating one baggage allowance as national The actual carrier and fare product control the allowance.
- Assuming a QR is enough A traceability QR is not aviation approval and does not replace the required mark.
- Assuming a rejected item can simply be checked The item and current rules determine whether any alternative exists.
Fixed airline or airport inquiry
Use this fixed text in an official channel before departure.
Hello. I am taking a domestic flight in China. Please confirm the current baggage conditions for my ticket and the rules that apply to my power bank, spare lithium batteries, liquids, medicines, or other unusual items. If an item is not accepted, please tell me what options are available at the departure airport.
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Printable packing checklist
- Actual carrier baggage terms checked
- Power banks kept out of checked baggage
- Spare batteries protected against short circuits
- CCC mark checked on each power bank
- Current recall information checked
- Liquids and unusual items reviewed
- Official airline or airport fallback saved
Frequently asked questions
Can I put a power bank in checked baggage on a domestic flight in China?
No. CAAC passenger guidance places power banks and spare lithium batteries in carry-on baggage, subject to current capacity, approval, mark and recall conditions.
Does every domestic airline use the same baggage allowance?
No. Allowance, dimensions, weight and item count are carrier and ticket terms. Check the actual operating carrier and fare product.
Does a CCC traceability QR guarantee that my power bank is accepted?
No. The QR supplements certification information; it does not replace aviation-security checks or guarantee acceptance.
Official sources
Scope: CAAC passenger security guidance, read together with the later domestic-flight power-bank notice.
Limit: Does not approve an individual product and predates the 2025 CCC-mark restriction for power banks.
Scope: Domestic-flight restriction on power banks with an unclear CCC mark or a recalled model or batch.
Limit: Applies to power banks on domestic flights, not automatically to every battery device or international itinerary.
Scope: New certifications in the pilot scope use the CCC mark with an adjacent traceability QR.
Limit: A traceability QR does not replace aviation-security acceptance and is not a standalone permission to carry a product.
Scope: Local airport example of storage, disposal or posting arrangements after a power bank is rejected.
Limit: Other airports may offer different options or none of these options.
Scope: National passenger-service rules marked valid by CAAC.
Limit: Carrier transport conditions and fare rules still control operator-specific baggage, cutoff, compensation and voluntary-change terms.
About this guide
ChinaReady editors prepared and reviewed this page against the sources above. Details can change; confirm current information with the responsible authority, venue or operator before you travel.