Bringing lithium batteries or devices containing lithium batteries on the plane will depend on watt-hour rating (Wh) of lithium-ion battery or weight lithium content (g) of lithium metal battery. Passengers can refer the guideline on lithium battery's acceptance on Vietnam Airlines' flights.

*Each battery must be protected individually to prevent short circuits

Watt hours (Wh) = Amp hours (Ah) x Voltage (V)

(Ex: 860mAh=0.86 Ah, 3.7V =>  Wh= 0.86 x 3.7=3,2Wh)

All batteries & battery-powered devices carried must be for personal use (not for resale or distribution by a vendor).

Note: Damaged lithium battery or lithium battery recalled by the manufacturers are prohibited from being brought on board all our flights. List of lithium battery recalled by the manufacturers is below:

• 5-inch Macbook Pro computers which was manufactured from September 2015 to February 2017 with battery error
• Samsung Galaxy Note 7.

Electronic device containing lithium battery recalled by the manufacturer that has been replaced or repaired by the manufacturer must remain turned off and must not be charged during the flight when it is carried on board.

Portable electronic devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, including medical devices such as portable oxygen concentrators (POC) and consumer electronics such as watches, calculating machines, cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers, camcorder… will be allowed in the cabin or in checked baggage as the above table.

Wheelchair, mobility aids

Wheelchairs, mobility aids that are powered by lithium batteries and required for use by passengers will be allowed on board as checked-in baggage in conformance to the requirements stated in IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. 

Wheelchair, mobility aids with non removable battery 

Battery(ies) that cannot be removed from the wheelchair or mobility aid (non-collapsible device).

Wheelchair, mobility aids with removable battery 

Battery(ies) that can be removed from the wheelchair, mobility aid (collapsible device).

Smart Baggage

Smart baggage or baggage powered with lithium batteries, except for lithium button cells.

Battery can be removed: 
If the baggage is to be checked-in, the lithium battery must be removed from the baggage and the lithium battery must be carried in the cabin; or 
The baggage must be carried in the cabin. 
Refer to “Portable electronic devices” above for more detail about lithium battery restrictions.

Battery can not be removed: Baggage where the lithium battery is designed to charge other devices and cannot be removed, are forbidden for carriage.