AF- Yes, in the hold
- One set may combine two rods, boots, a tackle box and a landing net in the declared bag.
- Published fee
- 0 €*
- Maximum weight
- 23 kg / 32 kg
- Dimensions
- 300 cm · L + W + H
- Advance booking
- Declare the dimensions when booking and notify the airline at least 48 hours before departure for an oversized item.
- Protection
- Use genuinely protective packaging or, for baggage-handling impacts, preferably a rigid tube.
Fishing-destination access
How Air France treats fishing equipment
With Air France, fishing equipment travels in the hold rather than as a long cabin item. One set may combine two rods, boots, a tackle box and a landing net in the declared bag. — Air France.
The set may replace an included checked bag; extra-bag charges apply once the allowance is exceeded. The airline currently shows “0 €*”. Your final total still depends on the ticket and the flight actually operated. — Air France.
Weight, length and dimensions to check
Air France publishes 23 kg / 32 kg for weight and “300 cm · L + W + H” for size. Weigh the closed tube with foam, end caps and everything packed inside. — Air France.
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 France.
Declare the tube and navigate bag drop
Declare the dimensions when booking and notify the airline at least 48 hours before departure for an oversized item. At the airport, check in at the main desk first, then follow directions to the oversized-baggage belt. Keep a screenshot of the confirmation, particularly when your itinerary includes a connection. — Air France.
Protect the rods and separate accessories
Use genuinely protective packaging or, for baggage-handling impacts, preferably a rigid tube. Immobilise every rod section, keep guides away from the wall, and label the tube both outside and inside. — Air France.
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 France.
What the published rule does not establish
The airline publishes a reasonably specific fishing rule, but acceptance still depends on hold space, aircraft and operating carrier. Meeting a dimension is not automatic boarding approval. — Air France.
On a codeshare, follow the rule of the carrier operating each segment. Ask for written confirmation when two airlines appear on the ticket. — Air France.
Fit for a 145 cm Rodborne tube
The reference dimensions fall within the published limit. Recheck weight, number of pieces and operating flight before ordering. — Air France.
Official sources
The facts above come from airline pages. We do not estimate amounts the airline does not publish. — Air France.
Source checked 11 September 2026. Open it again for your itinerary, as an airline may update its page without notice.Questions for this airline
Can I take a fishing rod on Air France?
Air France — Yes, in the hold and under this rule: One set may combine two rods, boots, a tackle box and a landing net in the declared bag. Long rods are not suitable for the cabin.
How much does a fishing rod cost on Air France?
Air France — The published value is “0 €*”. Route, fare and purchase time can change it, so check the booking total.
What tube size does Air France accept?
Air France — The checked page states “300 cm · L + W + H”. 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 France rules?
Air France — The reference dimensions fall within the published limit. Recheck weight, number of pieces and operating flight before ordering.
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