What is the Avianca Baggage Policy? Know the Weight and Size Allowance 

You need to pack things while going for a work trip or vacation. Thus, Avianca Airlines has a standard carry-on and checked baggage allowance, which varies according to your class type. When you book your tickets, you must check the Avianca baggage policy, and depending on your allowances, you can bring your baggage. 

Types of Fares for Baggage Allowance on Avianca

Avianca Airlines has a fare categorization set that defines whether you have to pay for baggage.

• XS stands for best price.
• S is for simple and light.
• M stands for more baggage.
• L is for flexibility.
• XXL stands for business class. 

Carry-on Baggage Allowance on Avianca Airlines

On Avianca Airlines, you can bring a maximum weight of up to 10 kg and a personal item free of charge, including a laptop bag, a tote bag, or a duffle bag. However, if you have an XS category fare, you must pay for a carry-on bag. The size of the Avianca carry-on baggage cannot exceed 22* 14* 10 inches. 

• When you exceed the weight of your baggage, Avianca will allow your bag to be checked baggage. 
• Meanwhile, you can bring e-cigarettes, power banks, and lithium batteries to the cabin. 
• Avianca Airlines baggage policy allow to bring carry-on baggage to adults and children. 
• You cannot bring liquid, aerosol containers, and gels of more than 100 ml in carry-on baggage.

Carry-on Baggage Fee for XS Fares on Avianca 

While booking the ticket	USD 45
Check-in online	USD 80
At the airport	USD 80

Checked Baggage Allowance on Avianca 

Under the Avianca baggage policy, you can carry checked baggage with a maximum weight and size.

• Economy class: 23 kg
• Business class: 32 kg.
• Size up to 62 linear inches. 

• While traveling with XS and S fare, you must buy checked baggage on Avianca Airlines.
• If you have M and L fares, you can bring one checked bag for free.
• Moreover, with the XXL fare, Avianca allows you to bring two checked bags for free.

Essential Tips for Checked Baggage 

• You must bring fabric baggage, which is easy to hold, flexible, and durable.
• While traveling, you must check the weight and size allowance to avoid additional baggage fees. 
• You are advised to tie a card with your details, such as name, phone number, and address. 
• You must remove earlier flight tags, hooks, or attached objects to prevent confusion during handling at the airport. 
• To bring additional baggage, Avianca will count your bags in a numbering manner, such as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd pieces. 

Baggage Fee for Checked Baggage on Avianca 

For Domestic Routes 

Modes	1st piece	2nd piece	3rd piece
While booking or adding to my booking	55 COP	55 COP	55 COP
At the check-in time or at the airport	90 COP	90 COP	90 COP

For International Routes

At the time of Booking or from the official website 

Locations	1st bag	2nd bag	3rd bag
Between the USA and Central America	USD 35	USD 65	USD 145
Between the USA and South America	USD 40	USD 65	USD 145
Between the USA and South America	USD 35	USD 65	USD 75
Between South America and Canada	USD 60	USD 95	USD 200
Between Central America/South America and Europe	USD 85	USD 120	USD 125
Central America to/from South America	USD 40	USD 50	USD 60

Overweight and Oversized Items on Avianca Airlines 

However, the baggage above the airline’s standard weight is called overweight baggage. 

• Weighing between 51-70 lbs.

• Weight between 71-99 lbs. 
• If the baggage is above 100 lbs, Avianca does not accept it. 

Oversized baggage 

Moreover, if the bags exceed the limit of the standard dimensions, including pockets, wheels, and handles, according to the baggage policy, they are oversized baggage. Thus, the airline will not allow bags with more than 115 linear inches. 

Frequently Asked Questions