Baggage on flights from/to Venezuela
All routes from/to Venezuela (except for Canada, Mexico and USA)
| Main Cabin |
Two pieces for a maximum of 20 kg each. |
| Business Class |
Two pieces for a maximum of 32 kg each. |
All flights between Venezuela and Canada, Mexico or USA
| Main Cabin |
Two pieces for a maximum of 23 kg each. |
| Business Class |
Two pieces for a maximum of 32 kg each. |
The charge for excess luggage on flights to and from Venezuela is 1% of the published Y fare per additional kilogram. This includes passengers that fly in Business Class. Other charges may be applied on these costs for excess luggage, due to taxes from the country where the same charges have been established.
Baggage on flights within Colombia
- Maximum baggage weight: 20 kg.
- Maximum hand baggage weight: no more than 5 kg per piece.
- Permitted dimensions: no more than 46 linear inches (115 cm).
- Any articles larger than the permitted size must be checked.
- Excess baggage will be charged at 1% of the published Y fare per additional kilogram.
Any overweight, oversize or additional baggage will be transported subject to space availability. Overweight baggage will be charged at these fares, according to the day’s official exchange rate.
Music and sporting equipment are carried on domestic flights operated by Copa Airlines Colombia (Aero Republica) at no extra cost.
On connecting flights that include domestic and international flights all international baggage restrictions and surcharges for international flights will be in effect as of the first flight.
| Cabin | Maximum number | Carry-on luggage linear dimensions | Carry-on luggage maximum weight |
Business Class and Main Cabin
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1 piece (one carry-on piece of luggage and one additional personal item*) |
46 linear inches (115 cm) length + width + height |
22 lb (10 kg) |
*In addition to the carry-on piece of luggage, Copa Airlines allows passengers to carry on an additional personal item. The following articles are considered additional personal items:
- Books or magazines
- Cameras or binoculars
- Children's bags (diaper bags)
- Children's care items, such as:
- Child safety seats
- Small collapsible stroller for babies (large strollers can be checked in at the Copa Airlines check-in counters to be transported as luggage in the cargo hold of the airplane)
- Coats or jackets
- DVD players and cassette type video cameras (they must be removed from their cases and passed through the x-ray scanner before boarding)
- Hand bags
- Laptop computers
- Portable breathing devices (they must be removed from their cases and passed through the x-ray scanner before boarding)
- Small items for personal entertainment
- Umbrellas
- Video game consoles (eg. Playstation®, X-box® or Nintendo®)
Copa Airlines allows for the storage, handling, and transportation of special aid devices for passengers with special needs both in the Business Class cabin and in the Main Cabin, as long as the passenger depends on them. These aid devices may include, although are not limited to, the following:
- Crutches
- Cushions
- Orthopedic devices
- Prosthesis
- Wheel chairs and their batteries (in the case that they are used)
- Walking canes
- Walkers
The following regulations apply to boxes, items that exceed size or weight limitations or are in excess of the baggage allowance during the periods indicated below:
| Country | Date | Restrictions |
| From United States |
July 1 – Aug. 31
Dec. 1 – Jan. 31
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Copa Airlines will not transport additional pieces beyond the free baggage allowance, live animals in cargo*, perishable food, equipment in excess of weight or oversized, nor boxes invoiced in cargo.
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From/to Brazil
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July 1 – Aug. 31
Dec. 1 – Feb. 28
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Copa Airlines will not transport additional pieces beyond the free baggage allowance, live animals in cargo*, perishable food, equipment in excess of weight or oversized, nor boxes invoiced in cargo.
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| From Panama |
July 1 – Aug. 31
Dec. 1 – Jan. 31
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One additional piece or laminated box over the baggage allowance will be accepted with payment of an excess baggage fee (except for travel to cities in Brazil, where only the baggage allowance is applied).
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| From Argentina |
Oct. 1 – Jan. 31
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One additional piece or laminated box will be accepted over the baggage allowance with excess baggage charge.
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From Ecuador and Peru
To Cuba
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June 1 - Sep. 30
Dec. 1 - Feb. 28
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Copa Airlines will not transport additional pieces beyond the free baggage allowance, live animals in cargo*, perishable food, equipment in excess of weight or oversized, nor boxes invoiced in cargo.
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| From Canada |
Dec. 1 – Jan. 31
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Copa Airlines will not transport additional pieces beyond the free baggage allowance, live animals in cargo*, perishable food, equipment in excess of weight or oversized, nor boxes invoiced in cargo.
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* Transportation of live animals in cargo to/from the countries mentioned above is not allowed during the restriction periods. In addition, transportation of live animals in cargo or perishable food is not allowed from any city during the months of January, July, August, and December. Transportation of pets in the cabin is allowed during the restriction period, however they must be in compliance with all the established travel provisions. For more information, visit Pets.
On international flights, Copa Airlines does not allow bags to be checked in more than four hours in advance of the scheduled flight departure time, or more than six hours in advance of the flight departure time for domestic flights within Colombia. If your flight includes an overnight layover, you must retrieve your bags from customs and check them in again at the connection location.
If you arrive at the ticket counter after it has closed, it is possible that your bags may not arrive at your final destination on your flight. If this occurs, we will put your bags on the next available flight. In addition to the standard tags, your bags will be tagged with "voluntary separation" tags.