FR- Yes, in the hold
- Large fishing rods are treated as long sports equipment that must be checked for a fee.
- Published fee
- 60 € / 70 €
- Maximum weight
- 20 kg
- Dimensions
- 80 × 120 × 120 cm
- Advance booking
- Add the equipment while buying the ticket or in Manage Booking before online check-in.
- Protection
- Use genuinely protective packaging or, for baggage-handling impacts, preferably a rigid tube.
Fishing-destination access
How Ryanair treats fishing equipment
With Ryanair, fishing equipment travels in the hold rather than as a long cabin item. Large fishing rods are treated as long sports equipment that must be checked for a fee. — Ryanair.
The airline charges a sports-equipment service each way. The airline currently shows “60 €” · 70 €. Your final total still depends on the ticket and the flight actually operated. — Ryanair.
Weight, length and dimensions to check
Ryanair publishes 20 kg for weight and “80 × 120 × 120 cm” for size. Weigh the closed tube with foam, end caps and everything packed inside. — Ryanair.
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. — Ryanair.
Declare the tube and navigate bag drop
Add the equipment while buying the ticket or in Manage Booking before online check-in. 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. — Ryanair.
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. — Ryanair.
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. — Ryanair.
What the published rule does not establish
Ryanair does not publish a complete fishing category from which the applicable price and size can be determined unambiguously. We flag that gap instead of treating the tube as another sports category. — Ryanair.
On a codeshare, follow the rule of the carrier operating each segment. Ask for written confirmation when two airlines appear on the ticket. — Ryanair.
Fit for a 145 cm Rodborne tube
Compatibility cannot be guaranteed from the published information. Send the route and exact dimensions to the airline before choosing the tube length. — Ryanair.
Official sources
The facts above come from airline pages. We do not estimate amounts the airline does not publish. — Ryanair.
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 Ryanair?
Ryanair — Yes, in the hold and under this rule: Large fishing rods are treated as long sports equipment that must be checked for a fee. Long rods are not suitable for the cabin.
How much does a fishing rod cost on Ryanair?
Ryanair — The published value is “60 €” · 70 €. Route, fare and purchase time can change it, so check the booking total.
What tube size does Ryanair accept?
Ryanair — The checked page states “80 × 120 × 120 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 Ryanair rules?
Ryanair — Compatibility cannot be guaranteed from the published information. Send the route and exact dimensions to the airline before choosing the tube length.
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