AV · checked 2026-10-19
Avianca carry-on and personal item size
The limits below are quoted from Avianca's baggage rules. Sizes include wheels and handles unless noted.
Personal item
45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
It may be a purse, backpack, diaper bag, laptop bag, or small package. Its maximum size is 45 × 35 × 20 cm (18 × 14 × 8 in) — height, length, and width — and it must fit under the seat in front of you.
'All our fares include one (1) free personal item.' Must fit airport sizers. No weight stated.
Find a personal item that fitsCarry-on
55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in)
Weight limit: 22 lb (10 kg).
It is a small carry-on bag with a maximum weight of 10 kg and maximum dimensions of 55 × 35 × 25 cm (height, length, and width), including wheels and handles. It must be stored in the aircraft's overhead bins.
Inches converted (article gives cm only).
Find a carry-on that fitsWhich fares include a carry-on
| Fare | Carry-on included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | No | Carry-on can be bought 'only ... if you purchased or wish to purchase a Basic fare'. Basic is sold on domestic flights only (per Avianca pages seen in search). |
| Light | Yes | International Light includes a 10 kg carry-on for tickets bought on/after 27 Jan 2026 (Avianca corporate news, 2 Feb 2026, via search; previously carry-on was not in international Light). |
| Classic | Yes | |
| Flex | Yes | |
| Business Classic / Business Flex | Yes | Business fare split into these from 11 Nov 2025. |
Personal items that fit Avianca
- BAGSMART Faro 29L Travel Backpack Set29 L
- Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+626 L
- CALPAK Luka 15 inch Laptop Backpack22 L
- Travelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote22 L
- Away The Everywhere Bag20 L
- Monos Metro Duffel Nylon19.6 L
- Dagne Dover Landon Carryall Medium18 L
- Monos Metro Backpack Nylon14 L
- Monos Metro Tote Vegan Leather12.2 L
Carry-ons that fit Avianca
Source
- Avianca help: What is carry-on baggage (edited 2026-09-24)airline page
- Avianca help: What is a personal item?airline page
- Avianca corporate news (2026-02-02): Light fare carry-on (blocked; read via search)airline page
- Upgraded Points: Avianca Light fare now includes carry-onsecondary source
Checked 2026-10-19. Airlines change these rules, so confirm on Avianca's page before you fly.