Lithium batteries are restricted dangerous goods. They may be carried onboard in limited quantities when they are intended for personal use, not for commercial purposes.
Whenever possible, please carry your portable electronic devices (PED) that contain lithium batteries in
your carry-on baggage. If you’re carrying a portable electronic device in your checked baggage, please make
sure that the device is:
Completely switched off and protected from accidental activation.
Protected from the risk of accidental damage by applying suitable packaging or by being placed in a
rigid bag protected by adequate cushioning, for example clothing.
Not carried in the same baggage together with any flammable materials (for example perfumes or
aerosols).
Restrictions regarding lithium batteries:
Lithium metal batteries up to 2 grams of lithium (e.g. cameras) may be transported as checked or carry-on baggage when installed in a portable device. Carry-on baggage is recommended.
Spare lithium metal batteries up to 2 grams of lithium may be transported as carry-on baggage
Lithium metal batteries over 2 grams of lithium are forbidden both as checked or carry-on baggage
Lithium ion batteries up to 100 watt-hours (e.g. cellular phones and laptops) may be transported as checked or carry-on baggage when installed in a portable device. Carry-on baggage is
recommended
Spare lithium ion batteries up to 100 watt-hours may be transported as carry-on baggage
Up to 2 spare lithium ion batteries more than 100 but less than 160 watt-hours: prior approval from Finnair is needed
Lithium ion batteries more than 100 but less than 160 watt-hours (e.g. video cameras and portable medical devices) installed in a device: prior approval from Finnair is needed
Lithium ion batteries over 160 watt-hours (e.g. large power banks and car batteries) are forbidden both as checked or carry-on baggage
Recalled or damaged batteries and batteries that have not been manufactured according to good quality methods are forbidden.
If you’re travelling with a smart bag, the lithium battery must be removed before the bag can be
transported as checked baggage. If the battery cannot be removed, the bag is forbidden as checked
baggage.
When carrying spare batteries, battery's electrical connections must be protected from contact with metal or other batteries, which may cause the battery to short circuit. Best way is to keep batteries in their original packaging. If original packaging is unavailable, tape over the electrical connections. Placing each battery in its own individual plastic bag also will isolate the battery's connections.
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