Avianca is a Colombian airline that operates flights to destinations throughout South America, North America, Europe, and Asia.
And it’s essential to understand their baggage allowances to avoid any unexpected fees or restrictions.
In this post we are going to cover everything you need to know about Avianca baggage rules and policies.
Lets’ dive right in
What is Avianca carry on baggage policies?
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The standard Avianca baggage policy allows as carry on one cabin baggage with the following measurements and weight:
- up to 10 kilos. The maximum measurements are 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm (height, length and width), including wheels and handles.
In addition of your cabin bag you can also carry one personal item that must fit under the seat in front of you, and it can be one of these items:
- A wallet
- A backpack
- A bag to carry your laptop
- Your coat or hat
- Your camera
- Items with non-flammable gases (balls, floats)
Carry on special purpose items
Avianca baggage policy allows parents with infants (diaper bag and crib). People with special conditions (orthopedic appliances, wheelchair, crutches, walkers, canes, among others).
And Medical articles, Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC), Variable Positive Airway Pressure (VPAP) or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Correctly packaged battery-powered dialysis devices
Please not that for safety purposes these items must not disturb other passengers or obstruct emergency exits, corridors or aircraft doors.
sources: avianca.com/prepare-your carry-on/
What is Avianca checked baggage policy?
The total linear each of your checked bag must not exceed exceed 158cm (62 inches).
And the number of checked bags you are allowed is depending on your booking tickets (departure and destination).
your baggage allowance will be indicated on your ticket.
please note that when you exceed the given size and weight of Avianca checked baggage allowance an extra baggage fee will apply.
Avianca baggage excess fees
International flights fees
| Destinations | Oversize | Overweight |
| Between the United States, Canada and Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile | USD 260 | USD 150 |
| Between the United States, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru | USD 260 | USD 150 |
| Between Mexico and Colombia, Ecuador and Peru | USD 260 | USD 150 |
| From and to Mexico | USD 235 | USD 150 |
| Between the United States, Canada and Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras | USD 235 | USD 150 |
| Between the United States, Canada and Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama | USD 235 | USD 150 |
| Between countries in Central America | USD 235 | USD 150 |
| Between Central and South America | USD 235 | USD 150 |
| From and to the Caribbean | USD 235 | USD 150 |
| Between countries in South America | USD 235 | USD 150 |
| From and to Europe | EUR 240 | EUR 100 |
Domestic flights fees
| Destinations | Colombia | Ecuador | Perú |
| Oversize | COP 100.000 per piece | USD 25 per piece | USD 80 per piece |
| Overweight | COP 90.000 per piece | USD 15 per piece | USD 40 per piece |
Avianca additional baggage allowance
Choose the one that suits your needs. Remember that this baggage is additional to the one that can include your ticket.
In addition of the free baggage that included on your ticket, if you want to take more with you you can add up to three pieces of baggage.
Avianca Airlines Prohibited and Restricted items
For Your safety and safety of all Avianca Airlines Guests some items maybe restricted or even prohibited from carrying within your suitcase , please make sure that you read the following list to have an ides about what what you can carry an what not with Avianca Airlines :
articles not allowed as carry on or checked baggage:
- Explosives
- Fumes
- Flammable liquids
- Flammable solids
- Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides
- Toxic and infectious substances
- Radioactive material
- Corrosive substances
- Toxic and infectious substances
Find more about items to avoid packing in your checked bag in this post.
Summary
Ensure that you know Avianca carry-on and checked baggage allowances, baggage fees and restrictions, and special policies for specific situations, to avoid any unwanted surprises at the airport.
Additionally, by following the Airline tips for managing baggage allowances, such as packing smart and avoiding baggage fees, you can make your travels with Avianca as stress-free as possible.
We hope this helps
Happy travels
Helpful links
Avianca airline baggage FAQ
For Economy Class guests are allowed 1 piece of 23 kilograms for domestic flights in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and international travel between Latin American countries*. It also applies to flights between North America* and Central America*, Caribbean*, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru. If you travel between North America* and South America your fare includes 2 pieces of 23 kilograms each, only for tickets issued before November 14, 2019, if you purchased after this date only includes 1 piece of 23 kilograms.
The Business Class fare always includes 2 pieces of 32 kilograms each, so you can travel to any destination with everything you need. It also applies to XL and XXL fares.
For flights between America and Europe, luggage allowed is according to the type of fare (Super promo, Econo, Flexi). See how many pieces are included in checked baggage baggage above.
An additional piece weighing between 50 pounds (23 kilos) and 70 pounds (32 kilos) will be charged USD $210 per bag. An additional piece weighing between 70 pounds (32 kilos) and 100 pounds (45 kilos) will be charged USD $260 per bag.
Luggage tags so important when traveling on air, Whether you’re going on a quick trip or flying internationally, luggage tags make identifying your luggage quick and easy. They are also essential in the event your luggage is lost.
Disclaimer: some information are gathered from these web pages: www.avianca.com