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This guide was generated by Pawgo's AI using verified data from official sources. Emma is a fictional persona — the data is real.
Avianca lets a dog or cat fly in the cabin at up to 10 kg, container included. Luna fits that row on my spreadsheet with space to spare, and the number is the first thing I check on any Colombian route. Let's go through the Avianca columns, starting with the deadline.
Avianca's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.
How Avianca handles your pet
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Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate)70 kgverified 2026-10-17
Cargo: Crate must have/bewater bowlverified 2026-10-17
Health & documents
Health certificate required✓ Yesverified 2026-10-17
Avianca requires the cabin pet service to be requested up to 48 hours before the flight departs. Request it at the same time as the ticket. Counting back 48 hours from the departure time gives the cutoff, and a request placed inside that window falls outside the stated rule, so file it early.
Avianca's cabin rule covers brachycephalic dog and cat breeds, and also breeds resulting from crossing with them, meaning one parent from a brachycephalic breed. Check the pet's parentage against that wording. A mixed-breed animal with one snub-nosed parent falls under the same rule as a pure-bred one, so bring the breed papers.
Ten kilos, 48 hours, one parentage check: the Avianca row is short once you have it. Put your route into a personalized plan on Pawgo and every deadline is counted for you. A plan beats a spreadsheet you have to rebuild for each trip, and every figure in it links back to the airline's own wording.
ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
FAVN
Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
Brachycephalic
Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
AVIH
Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.
Auto-generated from verified data · Last updated: August 29, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Avianca?
Yes, Avianca allows dogs in the cabin. Your pet and carrier combined must weigh under 10 kg. For your specific pet's eligibility, check Pawgo at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Avianca allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
Avianca bans brachycephalic breeds from cargo. Breeds like French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Persian cats are affected. Verify your breed at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What are the pet carrier size limits for Avianca?
The cabin carrier limit on Avianca is 56 x 36 x 25 cm (L x W x H). Exact limits vary by aircraft. Compute your carrier fit at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Avianca require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, Avianca requires a health certificate for pets. Your destination country may have additional requirements — check www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can I ship my dog as cargo on Avianca?
Yes, Avianca offers cargo pet transport. Confirm the carrier's specific crate and documentation requirements with the airline directly before booking. Get the full details at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 10 kg. Heavier pets (up to 70 kg) travel in the hold.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly Avianca?
Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are allowed in the cabin, not accepted in the hold.Build my pet's travel plan →
How far in advance must I book my pet on Avianca?
Add your pet to the booking at least 48 hours before departure — do it when you book the ticket, not at the airport.Build my pet's travel plan →
What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.Build my pet's travel plan →
What happens if I forget a document?
At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.Build my pet's travel plan →
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