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Avianca baggage, made simple

On Avianca, your allowance climbs with your fare. Basic is a personal item only, Classic adds a checked bag, and Business is the most generous. Here is how to know exactly what you have before you reach the airport, so nothing surprises you at the gate.

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    How Avianca baggage generally works

    General guidance. Your exact allowance depends on your fare, route and LifeMiles status.

    The fare drives the allowance:

    This is the heart of Avianca baggage. Basic includes a personal item only, so the carry-on and any checked bag are bought separately. Light and Classic add more, and Business carries the most. Knowing your fare answers most questions.

    Carry-on and personal item sizes:

    The carry-on is 10 kg and up to 55 x 35 x 25 cm, and the personal item is up to 45 x 35 x 20 cm. On Basic the carry-on is not included, so a passenger who shows up with one is charged at the gate. Confirm before you pack.

    Checked bag weights:

    A checked bag is up to 23 kg (50 lb) in economy and 32 kg (70 lb) on a Business fare, each up to 158 linear cm. The number of included bags rises with the fare, and Basic may include none.

    Overweight, oversize and the Europe cap:

    Overweight and oversize pieces are accepted up to 230 linear cm and 99 lb for a fee, but there is a trap: flights to and from Europe cap each piece at 70 lb, no matter what. Plan for the stricter European limit if that is your route.

    Add bags before the airport:

    Pre-paying an extra checked bag online is generally cheaper than adding it at the counter, and it speeds you through on the day. On Basic and Light this is the smart move.

    Allowances and excess-bag charges vary by fare, route and status, and change often. We do not publish bag prices. Tell us your ticket and we will confirm your exact allowance and pre-pay bags for you. Avianca's own tools at avianca.com are always free.

    Avianca baggage by fare, at a glance

    General rules. Your exact allowance depends on fare, route and LifeMiles status.

    Basic
    Personal item only (45 x 35 x 20 cm); carry-on and bag bought separately
    Light
    A step up from Basic; confirm carry-on and checked for your route
    Classic
    Carry-on plus generally one checked bag (23 kg)
    Flex
    Generous allowance plus free seat selection
    Business
    The most generous allowance; checked up to 32 kg

    Carry-on only vs. checking a bag

    Pick the right approach before you get to the airport.

    Carry-on plus personal item

    Fastest, skip bag drop

    • Carry-on is 10 kg, up to 55 x 35 x 25 cm
    • Skips the check-in bag queue
    • Not included on Basic; a gate carry-on is charged there
    • Liquids follow the cabin rules

    Checked baggage

    For bigger trips

    • Up to 23 kg in economy, 32 kg on a Business fare
    • Cheaper added in advance than at the counter
    • Overweight or oversize up to 230 cm and 99 lb for a fee
    • To and from Europe, each piece caps at 70 lb

    Two size traps to remember. On Basic, the carry-on is not free, so a carry-on at the gate is charged. And on any flight to or from Europe, each checked piece caps at 70 lb regardless of the usual 99 lb allowance. Tell us your route and we will make sure your bags fit the rules before you fly.

    Frequently asked

    Does my Avianca fare include a checked bag?+
    It depends on the fare. Basic is a personal item only, so nothing is included beyond that, while Light and Classic add carry-on and checked allowance and Business is the most generous. Give us your reservation code and we will tell you exactly what is included.
    Can I bring a carry-on on Basic?+
    No, not included. Basic covers a personal item up to 45 x 35 x 20 cm only. If you arrive at the gate with a carry-on on a Basic ticket, you are charged there. We can add a carry-on or a bag in advance so it does not cost more at the airport.
    What are the size and weight limits?+
    Carry-on is 10 kg and up to 55 x 35 x 25 cm. A checked bag is 23 kg in economy or 32 kg on a Business fare, up to 158 linear cm. Overweight or oversize is accepted up to 230 linear cm and 99 lb for a fee, except to and from Europe, where each piece is capped at 70 lb.
    What about a stroller, sports gear or an instrument?+
    These follow specific size and weight rules and often need advance arrangement, especially on international connections through Bogota. Tell us what you are carrying and we will set it up so it is not refused at the counter.

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