Avianca·Star Alliance
Avianca Check-in Times & Boarding Cutoffs
Avianca Check-in Times & Boarding Cutoffs — Summary
When Avianca check-in opens, airport and bag drop cutoffs for domestic and international flights, and how early the gate closes.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- When online check-in opens: 48 hours before departure..
- Domestic airport cutoff: 45 minutes within Colombia..
- International airport cutoff: 60 minutes before departure..
- Bag drop deadline: 60 minutes before international departure..
When online check-in opens
48 hours before departure.
Domestic airport cutoff
45 minutes within Colombia.
International airport cutoff
60 minutes before departure.
Bag drop deadline
60 minutes before international departure.
Boarding and gate closure
Gates close 20 minutes before departure. Bogotá is at 8,360 feet — allow for the altitude if you are connecting on foot with luggage.
Doing it in the app
avianca.com and the app handle changes, seats and bags.
Avianca check-in & boarding — common questions
When does Avianca check-in open?
48 hours before departure.
How early do I need to be at the airport for Avianca?
Domestic: 45 minutes within Colombia. International: 60 minutes before departure. Bags: 60 minutes before international departure.
How long before departure does the Avianca gate close?
Gates close 20 minutes before departure. Bogotá is at 8,360 feet — allow for the altitude if you are connecting on foot with luggage.
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