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What happens if my baggage is overweight or exceeds the permitted dimensions?

If your baggage exceeds the allowed weight or dimensions, an additional charge will apply on top of the baggage fee already purchased. 

 Baggage is considered overweight or oversized when it exceeds:

  • Weight: 23 kg in Economy Class or 32 kg in Business Class 
  • Dimensions: 158 linear cm (height + length + width)

Please note:

Overweight baggage: 

  • On flights to and from Europe, the maximum allowed weight for overweight baggage is 32 kg. 
  • On all other routes, the limit is 45 kg. 
  • Overweight charges are applied according to weight ranges.

Oversized baggage:

Checked baggage dimensions must not exceed 230 linear cm. 

If your baggage exceeds these limits, we suggest transporting it through Avianca Cargo. 

Overweight baggage charges

Flights Overweight 25–32 kg Overweight 33–45 kg
Domestic flights within Colombia COP 150,000 COP 200,000
Domestic flights within Ecuador and Guatemala USD 55 USD 65
Between Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America USD 150 USD 200
To/From North America USD 160 USD 200
To Europe USD 160 Not permitted*
From Europe EUR 160 / GBP 120 Not permitted*

The rates listed in the table correspond to airport prices including taxes. These charges apply per piece of baggage and are calculated according to the route. Therefore, they may vary and are subject to availability.

*On routes to and from Europe, the maximum permitted weight is 32 kg. It is not possible to transport baggage exceeding this weight.

Oversized baggage charges

Flights Low Season High Season
Domestic flights within Colombia COP 150,000 COP 160,000
Domestic flights within Ecuador and Guatemala USD 55 USD 60
Between Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America USD 150 USD 175
To/From North America USD 160 USD 185
To Europe USD 160 USD 170
From Europe EUR/GBP 160 EUR/GBP 170

The rates listed in the table correspond to airport prices including taxes and are additional to the cost of the purchased baggage allowance.

Keep in mind
Transporting non-conventional baggage, including baggage oversized or overweight, is subject to the signature of the limited liability certificate issued by avianca, which you will find on the back of the baggage tag. It clarifies that avianca is not responsible for the condition of your baggage when transported in the hold.
Additional information

Check the additional baggage limits for selected routes in the Where can I buy checked baggage? > Additional information section. There you will find the latest details.

 

 

 

 

 

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