ET- Yes, in the hold
- Rods, reel, landing net, boots and tackle box must be packed together as one package.
- Published fee
- 0 $* / 100 $
- Maximum weight
- 23–32 kg
- Dimensions
- ≤ 158 cm* / ≤ 280 cm
- 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 Ethiopian Airlines treats fishing equipment
With Ethiopian Airlines, fishing equipment travels in the hold rather than as a long cabin item. Rods, reel, landing net, boots and tackle box must be packed together as one package. — Ethiopian Airlines.
The set may fall within the allowance or attract a route-based sports fee. The airline currently shows “0 $* / 100 $”. Your final total still depends on the ticket and the flight actually operated. — Ethiopian Airlines.
Weight, length and dimensions to check
Ethiopian Airlines publishes 23–32 kg for weight and “≤ 158 cm* / ≤ 280 cm” for size. Weigh the closed tube with foam, end caps and everything packed inside. — Ethiopian 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. — Ethiopian 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, 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. — Ethiopian 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. — Ethiopian 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. — Ethiopian 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. — Ethiopian Airlines.
On a codeshare, follow the rule of the carrier operating each segment. Ask for written confirmation when two airlines appear on the ticket. — Ethiopian 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. — Ethiopian Airlines.
Official sources
The facts above come from airline pages. We do not estimate amounts the airline does not publish. — Ethiopian 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 Ethiopian Airlines?
Ethiopian Airlines — Yes, in the hold and under this rule: Rods, reel, landing net, boots and tackle box must be packed together as one package. Long rods are not suitable for the cabin.
How much does a fishing rod cost on Ethiopian Airlines?
Ethiopian Airlines — The published value is “0 $* / 100 $”. Route, fare and purchase time can change it, so check the booking total.
What tube size does Ethiopian Airlines accept?
Ethiopian Airlines — The checked page states “≤ 158 cm* / ≤ 280 cm”. For a 145 × Ø10 cm tube, use 165 cm when the rule refers to total linear dimensions.
Does a 145 cm Rodborne tube fit Ethiopian Airlines rules?
Ethiopian Airlines — The reference dimensions fall within the published limit. Recheck weight, number of pieces and operating flight before ordering.
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