Avianca Carry-On Size & Baggage Allowance
Avianca: every fare includes an under-seat bag up to 45 × 35 × 20 cm; a cabin bag up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm, 10 kg costs extra.
Baggage allowance for Avianca · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
A handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat in front of you.
A 10 kg cabin bag at 55 × 35 × 25 cm is included from the Classic fare up, and on Light fares for international flights (tickets bought from 27 Jan 2026). Basic fares, and Light on domestic flights in Colombia, Ecuador and Guatemala, include only the personal item.
Each checked bag is up to 158 cm in total dimensions. Economy bags are 23 kg and Business bags 32 kg.
Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare
Baggage allowance for Avianca · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
Cabin allowance by fare
The figures above are the standard allowance. On Avianca it changes with the fare or cabin you book.
Excess & Oversize Fees
Charges are usually lower when paid online before travel than at the airport.
Good to Know
Will your bag fit Avianca?
Enter your suitcase dimensions in the size checker and see instantly whether it meets these limits.
Check my bag for AviancaThe three baggage types, explained
Airlines split what you travel with into three allowances. Each has its own size and weight limit, and the one you exceed decides what you pay.
The small bag that goes under the seat in front of you — handbag, laptop bag or small backpack. Usually free and rarely weighed.
The wheeled case you take into the cabin and store in the overhead bin. Sized at the gate, and weighed by many airlines.
The large suitcase you hand over at the desk and collect at your destination. Charged by bag, with strict weight limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a cabin bag free on Avianca?
Not on every fare. The cheapest option (Basic) includes only a small bag up to 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) that fits under the seat. A cabin bag up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), 10 kg (22 lb) comes with Light (international flights) / Classic / Flex / Business.
What happens if my bag doesn't fit Avianca's sizer?
Staff can send it to the hold at the gate and charge for it, and a gate charge is usually far more than adding the bag online before you fly. The current amounts are on Avianca's own fees page. Avianca baggage fees
Can I bring a personal item in addition to my Avianca cabin bag?
Yes. Besides the cabin bag you can bring one personal item up to 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in), such as a handbag, laptop bag or small backpack, stowed under the seat in front of you.
Compare with other airlines
Baggage limits differ sharply between carriers — these are the ones travellers most often weigh against Avianca.
