EY- Yes, in the hold
- Rods, reel, landing net, boots and tackle box must be packed together as one package.
- Published fee
- 0* / variable
- Maximum weight
- 23–32 kg
- Dimensions
- ≤ 300 cm · length
- Advance booking
- No advance reservation is required for the published fishing set.
- Protection
- The equipment must be properly packed as one set or in the pieces defined by the rule.
Fishing-destination access
How Etihad Airways treats fishing equipment
With Etihad Airways, 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. — Etihad Airways.
The set may replace an included checked bag; extra-bag charges apply once the allowance is exceeded. The airline currently shows “0* / variable”. Your final total still depends on the ticket and the flight actually operated. — Etihad Airways.
Weight, length and dimensions to check
Etihad Airways publishes 23–32 kg for weight and “≤ 300 cm · length” for size. Weigh the closed tube with foam, end caps and everything packed inside. — Etihad Airways.
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. — Etihad Airways.
Declare the tube and navigate bag drop
No advance reservation is required for the published fishing set. At the airport, check the tube at the desk as the baggage item shown in your booking. Keep a screenshot of the confirmation, particularly when your itinerary includes a connection. — Etihad Airways.
Protect the rods and separate accessories
The equipment must be properly packed as one set or in the pieces defined by the rule. Immobilise every rod section, keep guides away from the wall, and label the tube both outside and inside. — Etihad Airways.
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. — Etihad Airways.
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. — Etihad Airways.
On a codeshare, follow the rule of the carrier operating each segment. Ask for written confirmation when two airlines appear on the ticket. — Etihad Airways.
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. — Etihad Airways.
Official sources
The facts above come from airline pages. We do not estimate amounts the airline does not publish. — Etihad Airways.
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 Etihad Airways?
Etihad Airways — 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 Etihad Airways?
Etihad Airways — The published value is “0* / variable”. Route, fare and purchase time can change it, so check the booking total.
What tube size does Etihad Airways accept?
Etihad Airways — The checked page states “≤ 300 cm · length”. For a 145 × Ø10 cm tube, use 165 cm when the rule refers to total linear dimensions.
Does a 145 cm Rodborne tube fit Etihad Airways rules?
Etihad Airways — The reference dimensions fall within the published limit. Recheck weight, number of pieces and operating flight before ordering.
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