Different rules apply to lithium batteries depending on whether the battery can be removed from your mobility aid or is built-in and non-removable.
- All lithium batteries must meet the requirements of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3.
Removable lithium batteries
If your mobility aid is specifically designed for the battery to be removed by the user, the battery must be removed from the mobility aid in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Batteries removed from the mobility aid must be transported in the cabin and individually protected against damage, for example in a battery bag, and secured against short circuits. For older batteries with open terminals, you may need to insulate the battery terminals – for example with electrical insulating tape. This also applies to spare batteries.
The following applies to the drive batteries:
- either 1 battery with a maximum of 300 Wh
- or 2 batteries with a maximum of 160 Wh each
In addition, you can take spare batteries in the same quantity and with the same rated energy in the cabin. As such, removed batteries and spare batteries must not exceed the following maximum limits in total:
- a maximum of 2 lithium batteries with up to 300 Wh each, of which a maximum of 1 spare battery, or
- a maximum of 4 lithium batteries with up to 160 Wh each, including no more than 2 spare batteries
Built-in lithium batteries (non-removable)
For flight safety reasons, stricter requirements apply to mobility aids with permanently installed lithium batteries on all Condor flights for new bookings from October 1, 2026. Bookings confirmed before this date may still be used based on the battery limits applicable at the time of booking. A final check for this will take place at the airport on the day of departure.
If lithium batteries are permanently installed in your mobility aid and cannot be removed, they remain in the mobility aid during transport. The batteries must be securely attached and adequately protected from damage by the design of the mobility aid.
Your mobility aid must be transported completely switched off and set up so that it does not accidentally turn on during the flight. To do this, the electrical circuits must be disconnected in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Some models can be turned off with a key, or they may have a switch, button, lever or a special flight mode. In addition, the battery terminals must be protected against short circuits, for example if the batteries are encased in a housing and firmly seated in the mobility aid.
The following applies to built-in drive batteries:
- either 1 battery with a maximum of 300 Wh
- or 2 batteries with a maximum of 160 Wh each
Additionally, you can take into the cabin:
- 1 spare battery with a maximum of 300 Wh or
- 2 spare batteries with a maximum of 160 Wh each
Specification of nominal energy
The nominal energy for lithium-ion batteries is stated in watt hours (Wh). For newer lithium-ion batteries, you can usually find this information on the battery. If your battery does not display this information, you can calculate it as follows:
- Watt hours (Wh) = Ampere hours (Ah) × voltage (V)
- Watt hours (Wh) = Milliampere hours (mAh) × voltage (V) / 1000
