SN- Yes, in the hold
- The rule allows up to two pieces: one for a rod and another for the remaining fishing equipment.
- Published fee
- 0 €* / 80–200 €
- Maximum weight
- 23 kg / 32 kg
- Dimensions
- ≤ 200 cm · L + W + H
- Advance booking
- Contact customer service before payment to confirm category, price and acceptance of the dimensions.
- Protection
- Use genuinely protective packaging or, for baggage-handling impacts, preferably a rigid tube.
Fishing-destination access
How Brussels Airlines treats fishing equipment
With Brussels Airlines, fishing equipment travels in the hold rather than as a long cabin item. The rule allows up to two pieces: one for a rod and another for the remaining fishing equipment. — Brussels Airlines.
The set may replace an included checked bag; extra-bag charges apply once the allowance is exceeded. The airline currently shows “0 €* / 80–200 €”. Your final total still depends on the ticket and the flight actually operated. — Brussels Airlines.
Weight, length and dimensions to check
Brussels Airlines publishes 23 kg / 32 kg for weight and “≤ 200 cm · L + W + H” for size. Weigh the closed tube with foam, end caps and everything packed inside. — Brussels Airlines.
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. — Brussels Airlines.
Declare the tube and navigate bag drop
Contact customer service before payment to confirm category, price and acceptance of the dimensions. 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. — Brussels Airlines.
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. — Brussels Airlines.
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. — Brussels Airlines.
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. — Brussels Airlines.
On a codeshare, follow the rule of the carrier operating each segment. Ask for written confirmation when two airlines appear on the ticket. — Brussels Airlines.
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. — Brussels Airlines.
Official sources
The facts above come from airline pages. We do not estimate amounts the airline does not publish. — Brussels Airlines.
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 Brussels Airlines?
Brussels Airlines — Yes, in the hold and under this rule: The rule allows up to two pieces: one for a rod and another for the remaining fishing equipment. Long rods are not suitable for the cabin.
How much does a fishing rod cost on Brussels Airlines?
Brussels Airlines — The published value is “0 €* / 80–200 €”. Route, fare and purchase time can change it, so check the booking total.
What tube size does Brussels Airlines accept?
Brussels Airlines — The checked page states “≤ 200 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 Brussels Airlines rules?
Brussels Airlines — The reference dimensions fall within the published limit. Recheck weight, number of pieces and operating flight before ordering.
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