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Flying with a fishing rod on Air Côte d’Ivoire

Air Côte d’Ivoire fishing-rod rules for travellers in United Kingdom: fees, weight, dimensions, booking, packing and fit for a 145 cm hard tube.

Checked 11 September 2026Rule only partly published
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The short answer

Air Côte d’Ivoire accepts fishing rods in the hold subject to its published conditions. The decisive rule is: “Fishing is absent from the detailed sports categories, so customer service must confirm the category before purchase.” The stated weight is 23–50 kg · 32 kg max., while the published size limit is —.

Read the official Air Côte d’Ivoire rule
What to know before booking
Yes, in the hold
Fishing is absent from the detailed sports categories, so customer service must confirm the category before purchase.
Published fee
—
Maximum weight
23–50 kg · 32 kg max.
Dimensions
—
Advance booking
Contact customer service before payment to confirm category, price and acceptance of the dimensions.
Protection
No fishing-specific packaging rule is published, so ask whether a rigid case is required.
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Fishing-destination access

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How Air Côte d’Ivoire treats fishing equipment

With Air Côte d’Ivoire, fishing equipment travels in the hold rather than as a long cabin item. Fishing is absent from the detailed sports categories, so customer service must confirm the category before purchase. — Air Côte d’Ivoire.

The exact fee depends on a category that the airline must confirm for a long fishing rod. The airline currently shows “—”. Your final total still depends on the ticket and the flight actually operated. — Air Côte d’Ivoire.

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Weight, length and dimensions to check

Air Côte d’Ivoire publishes 23–50 kg · 32 kg max. for weight and “—” for size. Weigh the closed tube with foam, end caps and everything packed inside. — Air Côte d’Ivoire.

Our 145 × Ø10 cm benchmark equals roughly 165 cm when length, width and height are added together. Do not confuse this total with a length-only limit. — Air Côte d’Ivoire.

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Declare the tube and navigate bag drop

Contact customer service before payment to confirm category, price and acceptance of the dimensions. At the airport, ask the carrier which desk and deadline apply to the approved special item. Keep a screenshot of the confirmation, particularly when your itinerary includes a connection. — Air Côte d’Ivoire.

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Protect the rods and separate accessories

No fishing-specific packaging rule is published, so ask whether a rigid case is required. Immobilise every rod section, keep guides away from the wall, and label the tube both outside and inside. — Air Côte d’Ivoire.

Pack hooks, knives, pliers and tools securely in checked baggage. For an electric reel, lithium battery or CO₂ cartridge, separately check the dangerous-goods rules of both airline and airport. — Air Côte d’Ivoire.

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What the published rule does not establish

Air Côte d’Ivoire does not publish a complete fishing category from which the applicable price and size can be determined unambiguously. We flag that gap instead of treating the tube as another sports category. — Air Côte d’Ivoire.

On a codeshare, follow the rule of the carrier operating each segment. Ask for written confirmation when two airlines appear on the ticket. — Air Côte d’Ivoire.

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Fit for a 145 cm Rodborne tube

Compatibility cannot be guaranteed from the published information. Send the route and exact dimensions to the airline before choosing the tube length. — Air Côte d’Ivoire.

145 cm Rodborne tube145 × Ø10 cm · Σ 165 cm
Official sources

Official sources

The facts above come from airline pages. We do not estimate amounts the airline does not publish. — Air Côte d’Ivoire.

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Source checked 11 September 2026. Open it again for your itinerary, as an airline may update its page without notice.
FAQ

Questions for this airline

Can I take a fishing rod on Air Côte d’Ivoire?

Air Côte d’Ivoire — Yes, in the hold and under this rule: Fishing is absent from the detailed sports categories, so customer service must confirm the category before purchase. Long rods are not suitable for the cabin.

How much does a fishing rod cost on Air Côte d’Ivoire?

Air Côte d’Ivoire — The published value is “—”. Route, fare and purchase time can change it, so check the booking total.

What tube size does Air Côte d’Ivoire accept?

Air Côte d’Ivoire — The checked page states “—”. For a 145 × Ø10 cm tube, use 165 cm when the rule refers to total linear dimensions.

Does a 145 cm Rodborne tube fit Air Côte d’Ivoire rules?

Air Côte d’Ivoire — Compatibility cannot be guaranteed from the published information. Send the route and exact dimensions to the airline before choosing the tube length.