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Avianca carry-on: 55 × 35 × 25 cm

Last checked: 7/16/2026 • IATA: AV • ICAO: AVA

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Carry-on for the overhead bin

Depends on fare or booking option

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm553525
in221410
Weight
10 kg / 22 lb
  • The displayed overhead bag is included in Light, Classic, Flex, Business Classic and Business Flex, while Basic sells it separately.
  • High cabin occupancy can result in compliant bags being checked into the hold without charge; the operating carrier's rules apply on partner flights.
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Source for this section: Carry-on baggage

Personal item

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm453520
in18148

Every fare includes one personal item such as a purse, backpack, diaper bag or laptop bag. It must fit beneath the seat and stay within the displayed dimensions; Avianca does not publish a separate weight limit.

Source for this section: Personal item

Checked baggage

Weight (standard limit per piece)
23 kg / 50 lb
  • Checked-baggage inclusion depends on fare, cabin and route.
  • Economy uses a standard maximum of 23 kg per included piece, Business 32 kg, and each standard piece is limited to 158 linear cm; Business Classic and Business Flex currently include two 32 kg pieces.

Source for this section: Checked baggage limits

Overweight & excess baggage

  • Additional baggage can be purchased during booking, through Manage your booking, online check-in or at the airport.
  • Price and acceptance vary by route, date, channel, size and weight; pieces above the normal limits can be accepted for a charge up to 230 linear cm and 45 kg, but European routes cap each piece at 32 kg.

Source for this section: Overweight and oversized baggage

Liquids in carry-on

Allowed

  • Cabin liquids, aerosols and gels are limited to containers of 100 ml / 3.4 oz each inside one transparent resealable bag of up to one litre.
  • Medicines, diabetic liquids, infant food and special-diet liquids can be exempt after the relevant security checks.

Source for this section: Cabin liquids

Pets

Pet transport

Varies

Eligible dogs and cats can travel in the cabin or hold after the service is requested up to 48 hours before departure.

More details
  • Cabin pets are limited to 10 kg / 22 lb including the container, while hold combinations can weigh up to 70 kg / 154 lb; age, breed, route, space, document and partner-flight restrictions apply.

Source for this section: Pet transport

Special baggage

Sports equipment

Varies

Sports equipment can replace an included cabin or checked piece when it meets the applicable fare limits.

More details
  • Cabin equipment is limited to 10 kg and 115 linear cm; an included checked substitution generally uses 23 kg in Economy, 32 kg in Business and 158 linear cm, with item-specific packing, size and purchase rules.

Source for this section: Sports equipment

Musical instruments

Varies

An instrument can replace the cabin bag when it stays within 120 × 20 × 30 cm and 10 kg, or replace the personal item at 45 × 35 × 20 cm.

More details
  • Larger instruments can be checked in a rigid case or occupy a purchased seat, subject to space, fare, size, weight and limited-liability conditions.

Source for this section: Musical instruments

Medical equipment

Allowed

Personal mobility aids and required medical equipment can travel free of charge after advance coordination.

More details
  • A portable oxygen concentrator or respiratory device intended for in-flight use must be notified at least 48 hours before departure and requires an accepted label, medical certificate and batteries covering 150% of the expected flight duration.

Source for this section: Portable respiratory devices

Advance registration, protective packing, available space and operating-carrier restrictions can apply.

Prohibited items in the cabin

  • Fireworks and flammable fuels
  • Liquid or compressed oxygen cylinders
  • Electric weapons and disabling sprays
  • Damaged electronic devices and battery vehicles
  • This is a selected summary of Avianca's current restricted-items article, not the complete list.
  • Power banks, spare batteries, alcohol, medicines, sports weapons and other regulated articles can have baggage-location, quantity, route or prior-approval conditions rather than a universal ban.

Source for this section: Restricted baggage items

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