Avianca Pet Policy 2026: Fees, Carrier Size, Breed Rules

Region: Latin America · IATA code AV

Avianca pet travel summary

Avianca breed restrictions

The following breeds may be restricted or prohibited on Avianca:

Temperature restrictions

Temperature restrictions during extreme heat at tropical departure airports.

Cargo / hold travel notes

Avianca Cargo accepts pets on domestic Colombia and international routes. IATA kennel required for cargo hold transport.

Booking notes

Contact Avianca at least 48 hours before departure. Colombian ICA documentation required for pets traveling to/from Colombia.

Always verify directly with Avianca

Airline pet policies change without notice. Before booking, confirm fees, carrier dimensions, breed restrictions, and embargoes directly with Avianca via their official pet policy page: https://www.avianca.com/us/en/your-trip/special-services/traveling-with-pets/.

Data last verified 2026-06-08 from Direct from Avianca.