Personal-item bag · 16.5 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (41.9 × 30 × 15 cm)
Fits 3.1 cm (1.2 in) to spare on the length
Avianca carry-on and personal item size
Checked against Avianca's baggage page on 20 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
45 × 35 × 20 cm18 × 14 × 8 in
Carry-on (overhead bin)
55 × 35 × 25 cm22 × 14 × 10 in
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Will your bag fit Avianca?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Free on all fares; must fit under the seat in front.
Carry-on. Included on every fare listed below. Wheels and handles count. Included in all fares except Basic. Dimensions include wheels and handles.
What each Avianca fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Carry-on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Included | Not included | Carry-on (10 kg) is included in all fares except Basic. |
| Classic | Included | Included (10 kg) | |
| Flex | Included | Included (10 kg) | |
| Business | Included | Included (10 kg) |
Will a standard carry-on fit Avianca?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Avianca it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long, 0.6 cm (0.2 in) too wide. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (5 cm (2 in) too wide).
Avianca's carry-on allowance holds about 48 litres. 65 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit Avianca
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 223 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 189 are within a centimeter. 584 fit the carry-on size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 16.5 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (41.9 × 30 × 15 cm)
Fits 3.1 cm (1.2 in) to spare on the length
Personal-item bag · 15.4 × 12.6 × 5.9 in (39.1 × 32 × 15 cm)
Fits 3 cm (1.2 in) to spare on the width
Personal-item bag · 15.6 × 12.2 × 7.5 in (39.6 × 31 × 19.1 cm)
Tight 0.9 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the depth
Carry-on
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Fits 2.4 cm (0.9 in) to spare on the depth; 7.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 7.7 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 7.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 7.4 kg left for packing
If your bag is too big at the gate
Carry-on over the allowed size or weight must be registered as checked baggage; no amount published on the page. Source
Power banks on Avianca
The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Never in checked bags. Power banks and lithium batteries must be carried in your personal item. Batteries over 100 Wh and under 160 Wh need authorization; 2 such batteries allowed.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Power banks must travel in your personal item.
- Carry-on size includes wheels and handles.
- Basic fare includes only the personal item per the official page.
Airlines with similar limits
- Air France: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- KLM: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- LATAM Airlines: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- Air Europa: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
Avianca bag questions
What size is the Avianca personal item?
Avianca's free personal item can be up to 45 × 35 × 20 cm (18 × 14 × 8 in). Free on all fares; must fit under the seat in front.
How big can an Avianca carry-on be?
Up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (22 × 14 × 10 in), and no heavier than 10 kg (22 lb). Wheels and handles count toward the size.
Which bags fit Avianca's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 223 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 584 fit the carry-on size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Avianca?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Never in checked bags.
Sources. baggage page · help centre: items needing approval. Rules checked 20 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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