Avianca has been the national airline carrier of Colombia since 1919. It is the largest airline in Colombia and the second largest in Latin America. Avianca is part of the Synergy Group that incorporates Ocean Air (Brazil) and VIP (Ecuador). With its subsidiaries that include Avianca Brasil, and Avianca Costa Rica, Avianca has the most extensive network of destinations in Latin America and is one of the main airlines connecting South America with the rest of the world. Operating from its hub in Bogotá to over 25 destinations in Colombia, and more than 40 destinations in the Americas and Europe. In 2019, the airline is celebrating its 100th anniversary oldest continuously operating airline in the Western Hemisphere.
In 2009, Avianca merged with TACA and took on several of its routes and services. This marked one of the biggest airline mergers in history, as TACA was historically one of South America's largest airlines. However, since 2013, TACA has been operating as Avianca El Salvador.
The following are subsidiary branches of Avianca:
The airline offers a number of direct flights from Bogotà to international destinations outside of South America. Some of its key direct services to fly to Colombia from London, Munich, Madrid and Barcelona. Alternatively, connections to Colombia can be made through major gateways in the US (Miami, Fort Lauderdale and New York). Here's a list of which countries that the airline offers direct flights to in each continent.
Europe: Barcelona, Florencia, London, Madrid.
North America: Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, New York, Orlando, Washington.
Central America: Cancun, Guatemala, Mexico City, Panama, Punta Cana, San Juan, Santo Domingo.
Avianca operates an extensive network within Colombia. It has hubs at Bogotá (El Dorado International Airport), San Salvador (Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport). From these airports, the carrier flies to other major cities and cultural hubs in the country, including Medellín, Cali, Cartagena, Barranquilla, San José and Quito.
Ciudad | Aeropuerto |
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Aruba, Oranjestad | Queen Beatrix International Airport |
Bolvia, Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Aeropuerto Internacional Viru Viru |
Bolvia, La Paz | Aeropuerto Internacional El Alto |
Colombia, Bogotá | Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado |
Colombia, Cali | Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport |
Ecuador, Quito | Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
Ecuador, Baltra Island | Seymour Airport |
Ecuador, Guayaquil | Aeropuerto internacional José Joaquín de Olmedo |
Ecuador, Manta | Eloy Alfaro International Airport |
Ecuador, Nueva Loja | Lago Agrio Airport |
Ecuador, Puero Francisco de Orellana | Francisco de Orellana Airport |
Ecuador, San Cristóbal Island | San Cristóbal Airport |
Panama, Panama City | Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen |
Peru, Lima | Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez |
Avianca is the largest foreign carrier based in Colombia, flying to over 180 destinations in 27 countries around the world, including in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the U.S.
Aeropuerto | CITY AND COUNTRY |
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Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarini | Argentina, Buenos Aires |
Reina Beatrix International Airport | Aruba, Oranjsta |
Corozal Airport | Belize, Corozal |
Aeropuerto Internacional El Alto | Bolvia, La Paz |
Aeropuerto Internacional Viru Viru | Bolvia, Santa Cruz |
Eduardo Gomes International Airport (Seasonal) | Brazil, Manaus |
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport | Brazil, Rio de Janeiro |
Aeropuerto Internacional de São Paulo – Guarulhos | Brazil, São Paulo |
Aeropuerto Internacional Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez | Chile, Santiago |
El Edén International Airport | Colombia, Armenia |
Yariguíes Airport | Colombia, Barrancabermeja |
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | Colombia, Barranquilla |
Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado | Colombia, Bogotá |
Palonegro International Airport | Colombia, Bucaramanga |
Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport | Colombia, Cali |
Rafael Núñez International Airport | Colombia, Cartagena |
Camilo Daza International Airport | Colombia, Cúcuta |
Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport | Colombia, Florencia |
Perales Airport | Colombia, Ibagué |
Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport | Colombia, Letica |
La Nubia Airport | Colombia, Manizales |
Aeropuerto internacional José María Córdova | Colombia, Modellín |
Los Garzones Airport | Colombia, Montería |
Benito Salas Airport | Colombia, Neiva |
Antonio Nariño Airport | Colombia, Pasto |
Matecaña International Airport | Colombia, Pereira |
Guillermo León Valencia Airport | Colombia, Popayán |
Almirante Padilla Airport | Colombia, Riohacha |
Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport | Colombia, San Andrés Island |
Aeropuerto Internacional Simón Bolívar | Colombia, Santa Marta |
Aeropuerto La Florida | Colombia, Tumaco |
Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | Colombia, Valledupar |
La Vanguardia Airport | Colombia, Villavicencio |
El Alcaraván Airport | Colombia, Yopal |
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría | Costa Rica, San José |
Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí | Cuba, Havana |
Aeropuerto Juan Gualberto Gómez | Cuba, Varadero |
Hato International Airport | Curaçao, Willemstad |
Punta Cana International Airport | Domican Republic, Punta Carta |
Las Américas International Airport | Domican Republic, Santo Domingo |
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (Operated by Avianca Ecuador) | Ecuador, Guayaquil |
Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre | Ecuador, Quito |
Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport Operated by El Salvador) | El Salvador, San Salvador |
Munich Airport | Germany, Munich |
Aeropuerto Internacional La Aurora | Guatemala, Guatemala City |
Sangster International Airport (Seasonal) | Jamaica, Montego Bay |
Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México | Mexico, Cancún |
Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen | Mexico, Mexico City |
Aeropuerto Internacional Silvio Pettirossi | Panama, Panama City |
Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez | Paraguay, Asunción |
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport | Peru, Lima |
Princess Juliana International Airport (Seasonal) | Sint Maarten, Philipsburg |
Aeropuerto de Barcelona-El Prat | Spain, Barcelona |
Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas | Spain, Madrid |
London Heathrow International Airport | London, United Kingdom |
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport | Fort lauderdale |
Aeropuerto Internacional de Los Angeles | Los Angeles, Estados Unidos |
Aeropuerto Internacional de Miami | Miami, United States |
Aeropuerto Internacional John F. Kennedy | New York City, United States |
Orlando International Airport | Orlando, United States |
Aeropuerto internacional de Washington Dulles | Washington D.C, United States |
Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco | Uruguay, Montevideo |
Santiago Mariño Caribbean International Airport | Venezuela, Porlamar |
Passengers have the opportunity to check-in for their flight using our online check-in page. From there, click on the airline logo which will take you to the Avianca online check-in page. You can use either your reservation code or your e-ticket number to check-in to your Avianca flight online. Web check-in opens 24 hours before your flight time.
To check-in at the airport, Avianca state that passengers must arrive at the check-in counters at least three hours before the flight if flying internationally and at least one hour before their flight if flying domestically. The airline also gives the option for passengers to check-in using self-service kiosks at the airport. Passengers must simply enter their details into the self-service kiosk and print their boarding pass at the airport. Passengers can check-in on all flights using a self-service kiosk from 24 hours before your flight.
If flying domestically within Colombia and Peru, check-in using the self-service kiosk closes 35 minutes before scheduled flight departure time. If flying domestically within Ecuador, self-service kiosks are available for check-in up until 35 minutes before scheduled flight departure time. If flying anywhere else, kiosks close one hour before your flight departure time.
Passengers are entitled to one item of free carry-on baggage and one free personal item. The baggage must be no larger than 115cm in dimension and be no heavier than 10kg in weight. These rules apply to passengers flying in all classes.
Passengers in Economy Class are entitled to one item of free checked baggage. Checked baggage must not exceed the dimensions of 158cm and must be no heavier than 23kg. Those flying in Business Class are entitled to two items of free checked baggage with a maximum combined weight of 32kg. The dimensions of each individual bag must not exceed 158cm.
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Economy class is the airline's lowest cost cabin class. You can choose between the Economy Class fares — Super Promo, Econo and Flexi. While the inflight facilities and seating is the same with each fare, passengers do receive other perks when purchasing a higher-priced fare, such as seat-pre selection and free cancellations and changes.
Economy Class offers a wide range of inflight entertainment, as well as a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, depending on the time of the day that you fly. Avianca's cuisines are made using the top-quality ingredients. Some of the flights have a starter, hot plate options and dessert. Menus are also adapted to your special requirements at no additional cost
Economy Class offers comfortable seats with legroom. On long-haul flights, a personal TV is fitted to each seat.
The airline doesn't have a Premium Economy Class. Passengers that would like to upgrade from Economy should consider the airlines' Business Class.
Passengers who have booked Economy Class have the option to upgrade via Aerovias’ Plusgrade Auction System, or, alternatively, last-minute at the airport if there are seats still available in Business Class.
Benefits of travelling as a Business Class passenger include priority boarding, VIP lounges, two pieces of baggage allowance, a special food and drink selection on-board, and priority baggage tagging so that your baggage will be ready to pick us as soon as possible upon arrival.
The comfortable Business seating will recline to a sleeping position, and personal touch screen TV’s are provided. Amenities also include a pillow and blanket, shoe bags, travel kit, plenty of storage space, seat and light controls, USB port, and international plug.
The airline doesn't have a First Class cabin. Business Class is the airlines' highest-tier of cabin class.
The airline provides individual TVs on some of their aircraft where films, TV programmes, music and flight map can be found. However, for the aircraft do not have this service, The airline also has an app, called ‘Avianca Entertainment’ which can be downloaded to passengers personal mobiles, computers or tablets where the same entertainment can be accessed. The airline provides power outlets for passengers to charge their personal devices. This service is not available on Airbus A318 or Embraer 190 Aircraft. Passengers can enjoy high-speed WiFi, with prices displayed to them once connected to their network, where passengers can choose their payment option.
Reglas específicas se aplican a volar con equipo deportivo. Siempre revise las regulaciones de la aerolínea antes de volar con artículos como tablas de surf, palos de golf y bicicletas. Se pueden facturar el equipo de bolos, las raquetas de tenis y el equipo de pesca sin costo adicional siempre que no superen los 23 kg. Las bicicletas se pueden facturar (por un cargo adicional) siempre que pesen menos de 32 kg y no excedan de 230 cm lineales. Para obtener más información sobre cómo volar con su bicicleta, consulte nuestra página de preguntas frecuentes sobre" Volar con una bicicleta . "
With Avianca's frequent flyer program you can earn and redeem miles and take advantage of all the services they have on offer to its seven million members. Avianca offers LifeMiles Silver, Gold Elite and Diamond Element Programmes to its members.
Avianca is a member of Star Alliance who is the world’s leading alliance of airlines. If you are a member of any Star Alliance frequent flyer program you can receive and redeem miles and gives you entry to over 1,000 VIP lounges worldwide and connections to more than 1,000 destinations in over 100 countries. Gold Elite and Silver Star Alliance members have access to a variety of add-ons such as priority check-in and priority baggage handling.
Avianca offers a number of special services to its passengers. Please see below the following services it offers:
If you require wheelchair assistance at the airport, you must speak to Avianca of this at the time of your booking. You can request this service by getting through to the airline's offices; or the Alternative Airlines customer service team if you have booked through our website. For more information on this please see our wheelchair assistance page.
You should use this service if a child from the ages of 5 and 11 travels to any domestic or international destinations. Persons between the ages of 12 and 17 are permitted to travel unaccompanied. For more information see our Unaccompanied minors page.
You may be asked to show certain medical forms before flying. For your own safety of the child, Avianca advises 28 weeks pregnant mothers are at high-risk. For more information on this please click here.
Take them with you in the cockpit or in the hold of the plane. For transport, you must present the health inspection certificate and meet the requirements of the destination. For more information see our flying with pets page.
Avianca has a large fleet predominantly made up of Airbus aircraft, although it does a number of Boeing, Cessna and Embraer aircraft as well. It has over 35 Airbus A320-200, which makes up the majority of its fleet.
El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is the airport hub for Avianca. The airline has been based at El Dorado international since 1998. With El Dorado International, the Colombian carrier is able to offer its passengers a fantastic gateway to domestic destinations within Colombia, as well as international destinations to other parts of South America, Central and North America and Europe. Located in west Bogota, El Dorado International Airport opened in 1959. The airport is split into two main airports — Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
La terminal 1 es la terminal principal de El Dorado International para vuelos internacionales, así como también para varios servicios domésticos. En total, la Terminal 1 sirve sobre 70 rutas desde Bogotá. La terminal tiene una gran variedad de tiendas minoristas, con tiendas libres de impuestos, una selección de restaurantes y la popular cafetera colombiana Juan Valdez Café. Avianca usa la Terminal 1 tanto para vuelos nacionales como internacionales.
Terminal 2 is mainly used for domestic flights. With considerably less passenger traffic than Terminal 1, Terminal 2 has around half fewer shops, restaurants and coffee shops. Avianca uses Terminal 2 to connect its passengers to different destinations within Colombia, including Armenia, Cartagena, Medellin, San Andrés and many other domestic cities within the country. Other airlines that fly from the airport include Wingo, Avior Airlines,Satena, Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas, TAC Colombia and Copa.
Bogotá Cartagena
Bogotá Santa marta
Bogotá San Andrés
Bogotá Leticia
Bogotá Madrid
Bogotá Miami
Bogotá Bostón
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Because Avianca is a member of Star Alliance (one of the world’s leading airline alliances), it has partnerships with all the other airlines which are members. Thr alliance makes it possible for passengers to earn points across member airlines. For example, through Star Alliance Avianca has partnerships with Aeromexico and Iberia, allowing passengers to earn and redeem LifeMiles on flights operated by these airlines.
As Avianca is a Star Alliance member, you can use your LifeMiles for flights either with Avianca or any other of its alliance partner airlines. Partners airlines include United Airlines, Lufthansa, EVA Air and other domestic and international carriers.
Avianca, along with its subsidiary carriers, operates an extensive network of flights across south America. Avianca operates international flights and domestic flights within Colombia. It's subsidiaries also operate flights in countries including Argentina, Costa Rica, and Brasil.
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