LH- Yes, in the hold
- The rule allows up to two pieces: one for a rod and another for the remaining fishing equipment.
- Published fee
- —
- Maximum weight
- 23 kg / 32 kg
- Dimensions
- 200 cm · L + W + H
- Advance booking
- Register the equipment no later than 72 hours before departure; contact customer service if that window has passed.
- Protection
- Use genuinely protective packaging or, for baggage-handling impacts, preferably a rigid tube.
Fishing-destination access
How Lufthansa treats fishing equipment
With Lufthansa, 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. — Lufthansa.
The set may fall within the allowance or attract a route-based sports fee. The airline currently shows “—”. Your final total still depends on the ticket and the flight actually operated. — Lufthansa.
Weight, length and dimensions to check
Lufthansa 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. — Lufthansa.
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. — Lufthansa.
Declare the tube and navigate bag drop
Register the equipment no later than 72 hours before departure; contact customer service if that window has passed. 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. — Lufthansa.
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. — Lufthansa.
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. — Lufthansa.
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. — Lufthansa.
On a codeshare, follow the rule of the carrier operating each segment. Ask for written confirmation when two airlines appear on the ticket. — Lufthansa.
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. — Lufthansa.
Official sources
The facts above come from airline pages. We do not estimate amounts the airline does not publish. — Lufthansa.
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 Lufthansa?
Lufthansa — 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 Lufthansa?
Lufthansa — The published value is “—”. Route, fare and purchase time can change it, so check the booking total.
What tube size does Lufthansa accept?
Lufthansa — 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 Lufthansa rules?
Lufthansa — The reference dimensions fall within the published limit. Recheck weight, number of pieces and operating flight before ordering.
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