How travelling with a pet on Avianca generally works
General guidance. Pet travel has strict, route-specific rules — always confirm the details for your exact trip.
Small pets that fit in an approved carrier under the seat may travel in the cabin; larger animals travel in the hold where the route and conditions allow. Rules differ by aircraft and destination.
Pet spaces per flight are limited and can't be added last-minute. Arrange it as early as possible — well before you get to the airport.
Your carrier must meet size, ventilation and security rules and your pet must fit and turn comfortably inside. The wrong carrier can mean being turned away.
Destinations often require vaccination records, health certificates and sometimes import permits. These take time to obtain, so start early.
Trained service animals follow separate rules from pets. Tell us your situation and we'll route it correctly.
Pet fees, accepted breeds, carrier limits and country entry rules vary widely by route and change often — we never guess them. Call us with your trip and pet details and we'll confirm what's possible and book the space.
Pet travel on Avianca at a glance
General guidance — always confirm the exact rules for your route and pet.
In-cabin vs. hold — the basics
General guidance only — rules are strict and vary by route and aircraft.
In-cabin
Small pets
- Must fit in an approved carrier under the seat
- Limited spaces per flight — book early
- Pet must fit and turn comfortably
- Not available on every route or aircraft
Checked / hold
Larger animals
- Where the route and conditions allow
- Temperature and safety rules can apply
- Approved hard-sided kennel required
- Advance arrangement essential
Documents to line up early
These take time — start well before your trip.
- Vaccination records (commonly including rabies)
- Health certificate from a vet, within the required window
- Import permits where your destination requires them
- Carrier that meets Avianca's size and ventilation rules
Book the pet space first, buy the carrier second. Spaces per flight are limited and can't be added last-minute — confirm your pet is accepted on the route before you invest in a carrier and vet paperwork.
Frequently asked
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Contact options
Reach Avianca directly, or let us handle it.
Contact Avianca directly
The airline's own official channels — free.