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Here's what I wish someone had told me about AviancaEcuador: pets can travel in the cabin and in the hold, which is the good news — the catch is that the timing and breed rules do the deciding. Cooper has done enough trips that I now trust the process, not my memory. Read the booking window first, then build the rest of the plan around it.
Avianca Ecuador'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 Ecuador handles your pet
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
In the cabin✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo✓ Accepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted✓ Acceptedverified 2026-08-12
Advance booking notice48 hoursverified 2026-08-10
Carrier size55 × 35 × 25 cmverified 2026-08-06
Max weight (pet + crate)10 kgverified 2026-08-06
Crate must have/besoft-sided ok, a carrierverified 2026-08-06
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Crate must have/bea carrierverified 2026-08-06
Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate)70 kgverified 2026-07-06
Cargo: Crate must have/behard-sided okverified 2026-07-06
Avianca Ecuador requires the pet to be added to the booking at least 48 hours before departure. Reserve that slot inside the 48 hours window, not at the airport, and get a confirmation reference for the animal specifically. Cabin space is limited per flight, so an early request also protects against the slot filling before the dog is on the reservation.
Avianca Ecuador flags certain routes with restrictions for pet transport in the hold, which affects brachycephalic and other sensitive breeds. Check the specific routing for hold restrictions before paying, and confirm the breed is cleared in writing. A route that carries pets one way may restrict them on another, so the check belongs to the exact itinerary.
Frequently asked
How many pets can I bring on Avianca Ecuador?
Avianca Ecuador allows 1 in the cabin, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier.
What is the cabin weight limit on Avianca Ecuador?
In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 10 kg.
How far in advance must I book my pet on Avianca Ecuador?
Add your pet to the booking at least 48 hours before departure — do it when you book the ticket, not at the airport.
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.
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.
Avianca Ecuador is a solid pet carrier once the 48-hour window and the route rules are handled early — after that it's mostly a calm countdown. That's how Cooper has flown without last-minute panic. Let Pawgo turn it into a personalized plan around your dates, dog, and exact routing, so every deadline is sequenced and nothing waits for the airport.
