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Avianca pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Avianca accepts dogs and cats in the cabin and in the hold. Here are its conditions, read on its official page, and the catches to know before you book.
What the airline accepts
- Cabin
- Yesup to 10 kgPublished fees: 170-220$
- Hold (checked)
- Yesup to 70 kgPublished fees: 250-290$
- Cargo
- No
What to check before you book
- Short-nosed breeds: cabin only.
- Book your pet at least 48 hours ahead.
- On a codeshare, the rules of the airline OPERATING the flight apply, not the one on your ticket.
These conditions also depend on the route and date: some destinations close the cabin, and the arrival country has its own rules. The check is free.
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Conditions read on the airline's official page, verified on September 17, 2026. avianca.com
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Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Avianca?
- Yes, Avianca accepts small dogs and cats in the cabin, up to 10 kg including the carrier, in a carrier that fits under the seat.
- Does Avianca accept pets in the hold?
- Yes, Avianca accepts pets in the hold, up to 70 kg with the crate, in an IATA-compliant crate.
- Does Avianca accept short-nosed breeds?
- Avianca restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.