Airline Information

Quick facts about Avianca

Sobre Avianca

Avianca (IATA: AV, ICAO: AVA) is a CO airline and a member of the Star Alliance alliance.

Avianca is the flag carrier of Colombia and the second-oldest airline in the world, a member of the Star Alliance. Headquartered in Bogotá, Avianca dominates Colombian domestic aviation while operating an extensive international network across South and North America, Europe, and the Caribbean. The airline's LifeMiles loyalty programme is one of the most valuable in Latin American aviation.

Did you know? Avianca was founded in 1919 as Sociedad Colombo-Alemana de Transportes Aéreos (SCADTA) and is the second-oldest airline in the world still operating, beaten only by KLM by a matter of months.

Avianca — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Avianca passengers

Main Hubs
Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), Medellín (MDE), Miami (MIA)
Founded
1919 — 107 years of service
Fleet Size
~175 aircraft
Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, Airbus A330, Airbus A319
Destinations
100+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy: 23kg checked bag on most routes. Business: 2 bags of 23kg. Carry-on: 10kg. LifeMiles programme earns miles on Star Alliance partners.
Check-in Tips
Avianca online check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Bogotá El Dorado is the primary Colombian hub and busiest airport in South America — allow adequate time for connections.

How to Track Avianca Flights

Tracking a Avianca flight on Departra is simple. Enter your AV flight number in the search box above — for example, AV100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.