Sports Equipment
Planning on an active break ? No worries! You can bring your sports equipment on your travels with Air Namibia.
Hereunder you will find a list of the surcharges and packing instructions you must take in account for your equipment. If you have any specific requirements feel free to contact us.
Note: these charges apply solely to Air Namibia operated flights. If you are travelling with another airline, please contact your operating carrier directly
Alpinist Equipment / Hiking / Walking
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 | a backpack, an ice pick, a pair of climbing iron, 1 pair of poles |
Archery Equipment
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 | a set of bow and arrow packed in a durable protective container |
Bicycle
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 | a regular bike (no motor / no e-bike) or a special children’s trolley to use with a bike or a one-wheel bike |
Bicycles
Bicycles must be securely packed. Special boxes and bags are obtainable from bicycle outlets and associations. Please make use of this type of packaging as it prevents your bicycle from possible damage. Air Namibia will not take liability for damages of bicycles if they are not securely packed in the special boxes or bags. Kindly ensure that the box or bag is clearly marked with your contact details.
Handlebars must be turned parallel with the frame, pedals removed or turned inward, tires deflated and the seat must be put down. All electronic equipment must be removed and transported separately. Please note also that the carriage of bicycle tyres in the overhead compartment of the aircraft will not be allowed as the tyres do not meet the minimum size requirements and this may cause damage to both the aircraft and the bicycle equipment.
Boogieboard / Body Board
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 | a board |
Bowling Equipment
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 | a bowling bag a bowling ball a pair of shoes |
Canoe / Kayak
Can only be carried as Cargo
Fishing Equipment
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 | a tackle box or a haversack or an angler’s basket, a rod a bag or a box |
Golf Equipment
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 | a golf bag containing one set of golf clubs, golf balls and tees, a pair of golf shoes |
Packing Golf Equipment
We will accept golfing equipment as checked baggage providing it does not exceed the maximum dimensions and weight restrictions*.
- Golfing equipment will only be accepted if it is packed appropriately in a recognised bag or case to safeguard against damage.
- If the total number of checked bags is more than your free checked allowance, you will need to pay extra bag charges.
- A large golfing umbrella or parasol counts as one item of baggage.
Maximum size: 190cm x 75cm x 65cm (75in x 29.5in x 25.5in).
Hang Gliding Equipment
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 150 | U$ 80 | U$ 110 | U$ 70 | a set of hang gliding equipment packed in a container |
Hockey or Cricket Equipment
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 150 | U$ 80 | U$ 110 | U$ 70 | a hockey bag, hockey sticks, a pair of ice skates, a set of body protection (knee, arms, etc.), a helmet |
Horse Riding Equipment
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 300 | U$ 150 | U$ 180 | U$ 70 | a saddle, a set of horse harness, a horse whip, a pair of riding boots, a bareback pad, 1 set of polo sticks |
Inline-Skates
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 | a pair of inline skates, a set of body protection (knee, arms, etc.), a helmet |
Javelin
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 | a set of javelin equipment packed in a container |
Kite / Surfboard / Wakeboard
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 | a kite & a board |
Longboard
Can only be carried as Cargo – Boards Exceeding 2M
Parachute Equipment
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 130 | U$ 75 | U$ 85 | U$ 60 | a set of Parachute Equipment packed in a container |
Pole Vault Equipment
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 | a set of vaulting poles packed in a container |
Scuba Equipment
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 180 | U$ 95 | U$ 120 | U$ 70 | a diving mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, BCD-jacket, regulator, an empty tank bottle, a lamp (switched off, energy source separately packed, removed battery protected against short circuit) |
Diving
Preparing diving equipment for travel:
- Cylinders must be empty
- Pressure-sensitive devices may need special packaging.
Please refer to the manufacturer for advice. - Spear-guns must be unloaded with the spear packed separately.
Skateboard
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 | a board, a set of body protection (knee, arms, etc.), a helmet |
Ski / Snowboard Equipment
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 |
a pair of ski, a pair of poles, a pair of boots (even if in separate bag), a helmet
a snowboard, a pair of boots (even if in separate bag), a helmet |
Packing Ski-Equipment
Preparing skis and snowboards for travel:
- Skis and snowboards must be packed in a recognised ski or snowboard bag
- if you are travelling with skis and ski boots you should pack them in one of the following ways:
- pack your skis and ski boots separately
- pack your ski boots within your checked baggage
Sport or Hunting Weapons
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 | Sporting/Hunting guns, pistols, rifles plus ammunition (according to IATA DGR Regulations and if packed in a separate bag) |
Weapons used for sport or hunting must be declared and are then only charged PER separate weapons case.
Packing Firearms and ammunition
- Firearms and/or ammunition will be accepted provided they are packed in an appropriate carriage case.
- Firearms and ammunition are not allowed in hold luggage with general personal possessions.
- All firearms have to be packed separately from the ammunition and must be in a locked firearms case.
- The ammunition must be separate and in its own locked bag/container of not more than 5 kg (10 lbs).
In these instances you will not be charged for the extra bag(s) but will be subject to the appropriate handling fee(s).
Preparing firearms for travel
- Each firearm carried must be accompanied by the appropriate firearms certificate.
- The firearm must be unloaded.
- Ammunition must be packed in either its original packaging or in a suitable container that prevents movement between shells or cartridges, i.e. loose ammunition is not permitted.
- Bags with ammunition must not bear ‘explosives’ labels.
Surfboard
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 | a board up to 2m |
Tandem Bike
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 | a tandem bike with max 2 seats (no motor/ no e-bike) |
Tennis / Squash / Badminton Equipment
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 | a set of rackets and balls packed in a bag |
Waterski Equipment
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 | a pair of waterski or a slalom waterski |
Waveboard
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 100 | U$ 60 | U$ 75 | U$ 50 | a board and a set of body protection, a helmet |
Windsurf Equipment
International | Regional | West Africa | Domestic | Definition |
U$ 150 | U$ 75 | U$ 95 | U$ 60 | a board a sail a boom a mast a gear bag |