Avianca’s baggage policy follows the general lines of other major airlines in the sense that the first 1 or 2 checked bags are included (depending on cabin class/destination) and charges are charged for additional pieces above your allowance.
These fees, in addition to those for oversized or overweight baggage, are a bit more complicated and highly dependent on weight and route, as you’ll see in the tables below.
Avianca is a large South American airline that operates flights throughout South America, as well as intercontinental connections. Other airlines such as TACA and Avianca El Salvador are now part of Avianca and operate under the Avianca name.
Avianca has introduced new fare classes in recent years, making baggage allowances a bit more complicated. Fares XS, S, and M normally do not include free checked bags, while fares L, XL, and XXL include 1 or 2 free bags, depending on your origin and destination. The XS fare also doesn’t include a carry-on bag, just one small personal item, and you’ll have to pay extra to bring a standard-size carry-on on that fare.
Avianca passengers are allowed one piece of carry-on baggage, plus one personal item such as a jacket, laptop bag, purse, etc. they must remain with you in your seat. Please note that if you purchased an XS fare, you may ONLY bring one personal item; no carry-on items are allowed unless purchased for an additional fee.
Avianca Carry-On Baggage Fee for XS Fares — 2023
Within Colombia — From COP 70,000 (From COP 95,000 online, From COP 100,000 at the airport)
Within Ecuador — From USD 15 (From USD 30 online, From USD 30 at the airport)
From the United States to Central America — From USD 45 (From USD 80 online, From USD 95 at the airport)
From the United States to South America — From USD 45 (From USD 80 online, From USD 85 at the airport)
Hand luggage in all cases is limited to a maximum weight of 10 kg (22 lbs.), with maximum dimensions of 55 x 35 x 25 cm.
The smallest personal item, such as a small bag or backpack, cannot be larger than 45 x 35 x 25 cm and must fit under the seat in front of you.
LifeMiles Elite members (Gold and Diamond) and Gold Star Alliance passengers traveling in Business Class are entitled to 2 standard-size pieces of hand luggage, except on flights originating in the US, in which case only allows a single carry-on bag. .
All other passengers are limited to a single 10 kg standard size carry-on bag, plus their personal item.
1 personal item — FREE with all rates
1 standard carry-on bag: FREE (excludes XS fare)
Size Restrictions
Personal: 18 x 14 x 10 inches (45.7 x 35.6 x 25.4 cm), but the airline refers to items as a wallet, backpack or laptop bag. This item must be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you.
Standard: 22 x 14 x 10 inches (55.9 x 35.6 x 25.4 cm), up to 22 lbs (10 kg)
Lap Infant Carry-on Policy
A diaper bag may be carried in the cabin for use on the journey.
A small stroller can be carried in the cabin as long as there is space
All checked baggage must have a maximum weight of 50 pounds (23 kg) for M and L fares; 70 pounds (32 kg) for XL and XXL fares, and maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm).
XS and S Fares: No checked luggage included
M and L Fares: 1 x 50-pound (23 kg) bag
XL Fare: 1 x 70-pound (32 kg) bag
XXL Fare: 2 x 70-pound (32 kg) bags
Baggage allowances can vary by fare type, so it’s a good idea to check your baggage allowance.
For baggage fees related to sporting goods, consult the Avianca policy.
For baggage fees related to all other special baggage, please refer to Avianca’s policy.
You may bring 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item, such as a laptop bag or backpack, as long as they meet the following requirements:
Carry-on Bag (1)
max weight 22lbs/10kg
max dimensions 55cm x 35cm x 25cm
(height x length x width) (21.5 inches x 13.8 inches x 9.8 inches)
Storage position Upper compartment
Remember Avoid flammable/hazardous material
Anything in excess will incur additional charges
Personal Item (1)
max weight not specified
max dimensions 45cm x 35cm x 25cm
(height x length x width 17.71in x 13.8in x 9.8in)
Example Backpack, laptop bag, diaper bag, etc.
Storage position Under the seat in front of you
Remember You will have to pay additional charges if
your personal item does not fit under the seat
Note
Additional hand baggage allowance. On all flights (except to/from the United States), LifeMiles Gold and Diamond members and passengers with Star Alliance Gold status traveling in Business Class are entitled to 1 additional hand baggage of the same weight and dimensions.
If you have purchased an XS or S fare and wish to purchase more baggage, you can purchase additional baggage online at a discount of up to 50%.
The following items may be brought into the cabin free of charge, as long as they do not disturb passengers or obstruct emergency doors/exits or block aisles:
Special baby items, such as a diaper bag, crib, or small stroller; and assistive devices for passengers using wheelchairs, crutches, braces, walkers, dogs, etc.
Medical items, such as POC, CPAP, VPAP machines, and battery-operated dialysis devices.
Permitted liquids such as aerosols, gels, and liquids in containers not to exceed 100ml per liquid if packed in a clear, resealable plastic bag. If you are carrying more than one liquid, the total of all liquids must not exceed 1 liter and the size of the plastic bag in which the liquids are packed must not exceed 20cm x 20cm.
Carry-on Baggage Tips
Baby cots/strollers. You can take a baby cot on board only on Boeing 787 and Airbus A330. Folding baby strollers can be brought to the aircraft gate, after which they will be stored in the hold. However, you may bring on board a compact, collapsible stroller that will count as your free personal item, as long as it does not exceed the carry-on baggage limit of 55 cm/22 inches in height, 35 cm/14 inches in length, and 25 cm/10 cm wide, or their combined linear dimensions do not exceed 115 cm/45 inches incl. handles and wheels. You must fold the cart before boarding the aircraft and you must not use it on board.
liquids If you carry liquids in the cabin, the following exceptions will apply:
Liquid medications are allowed.
Juices, liquids and gels necessary for medical needs are allowed.
Bottles containing juice, formula, or breast milk are allowed.
Packaged baby foods up to 2 years old are allowed.
Special dietary foods required by passengers are allowed.
Restricted items. You should make sure you are aware of the restrictions that apply at certain airports to the following items:
Creams
Drinks and syrups
Gels
Lotions
Oils
Perfumes
Pressurized containers with shaving/other foams
Shampoos
Soups
Sprays
Toothpastes
Water
Items not allowed. Avianca Airlines does not allow the transport of the following elements as part of your hand luggage:
Aerosol containers Air guns Ammunition (any type) Axes
Baseball bats Coils Bows and arrows Boxes with sharp sides/points
Livestock prods Chainsaws Neutralizing chemicals/gases Cigarette lighters
Corkscrews Cricket Bats Daggers Drills
Dynamite Explosives Martial arts items Fire extinguishers
Firearms (any size) Fishing rods Flamethrowers Flares
Golf clubs Gunpowder Hammers or mallets Hand grenades (any type)
Harpoons Hockey Sticks Ice Picks Cutlasses
Matchboxes Mitts Pepper sprays Dotted hardware
Mechanical Wrenches/Pliers Pool Cues Pyrotechnic Devices Replica Guns
Screwdrivers Ski poles Sticks Scissors/metal pipes with sharp points
Swords Throwing stars Toy weapons Rods
Sabers Whips Tear gas or any other type Razor blades and knives
General conditions of transport. If your carry-on bag does not meet the required size, weight or number of pieces allowed in the cabin, it will be checked. If you exceed the checked baggage requirements in terms of weight, size or number of pieces, you will be checked. be treated as additional baggage and charged.
If you are purchasing duty-free items at an airport or on board an aircraft, the items must be tamper-evident and supported by a valid invoice that you must carry with you.
According to the Avianca Airlines checked baggage policy, all checked baggage on Avianca Airlines must comply with the following weight and size limits:
A maximum weight of 50 lbs/23 kg for Economy Class.
A maximum weight of 70 lbs/32 kg for Business Class.
Maximum linear dimensions of 158 cm/62 inches per bag.
The number of bags you can take will depend on your class of travel and route (ie where you are traveling to and from).
For example, if you are traveling to/from Europe or between North and South America, your baggage allowance is 2 bags of up to 50b/23kg each in Economy Class. On all other routes, the baggage allowance in Economy Class is half, meaning 1 bag up to 50 lbs/23 kg per passenger.
Baggage allowance in Business Class is 2 bags up to 70 lbs/32 kg each on all routes.
In accordance with the international baggage policy of Avianca Airlines, it is allowed to bring:
In economy class
2 checked bags up to 50 lbs/23 kg each on flights between the United States/Canada/Mexico and South America and flights to/from Europe.
On all other flights, you may bring 1 checked bag up to 50 lbs/23 kg.
Business Class passengers are allowed 2 bags of 70 lbs/32 kg each on all routes.
According to Avianca Airlines baggage rules, if your baggage exceeds your allowance in terms of number of pieces, size or weight, you will have to pay additional baggage charges. If a bag falls within your free baggage allowance but is overweight or oversized, the higher charge will apply. Likewise, as in any aircraft, the transportation of overweight, oversized and additional baggage is subject to space availability.
Remember these baggage limits. Your checked bag will not be accepted if:
It weighs more than:
70lb/32kg on flights to/from Europe.
101lb/46kg on all other flights
Its combined dimensions (L + W + H) exceed 230cm/90.5in.
You can pay your baggage fee in advance in any of the following ways:
Online when booking your ticket or later through Manage your reservation or My trips.
At an Avianca Airlines sales office in your city.
In the airport.