How early can I check-in for Avianca?

Avianca Airlines offers both online and airport check-in options to help make your travel experience smoother. Online check-in for Avianca opens 24 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure time and remains available up until 1 hour before the flight departs. You can check in using the Avianca website or mobile app. During online check-in, you can confirm your seat, add your frequent flyer number, and receive a digital boarding pass, which you can either print or keep on your phone.

If you're traveling with only carry-on luggage, online check-in allows you to skip the check-in counter and go directly to the security checkpoint. However, if you have checked baggage, you’ll still need to go to a baggage drop counter at the airport. Even with online check-in completed, Avianca recommends that you arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before international flights and 2 hours before domestic flights.

For those who prefer or need to check in at the airport, Avianca's airport check-in counters generally open 3 hours before international flights and 2 hours before domestic departures. The counters usually close 60 minutes before departure for international flights and 45 minutes before for domestic ones. These times may vary slightly by airport or route, so it’s always safest to check in as early as possible, especially during busy travel times.

Certain passengers may not be eligible for online check-in, such as those who need special assistance, are traveling with infants, or require visa verification. In such cases, the system will direct you to complete the check-in process at the airport.

To summarize, you can check in online for Avianca flights starting 24 hours before departure, and airport counters generally open 2 to 3 hours before the flight, depending on whether it’s domestic or international. Regardless of how you check in, it's wise to arrive early to complete all procedures and avoid any last-minute stress