Avianca Unveils Winter 2026 Network Expansion Adding...

Avianca Group has announced a major expansion for its Winter 2026/2027 flight schedule, introducing seven new nonstop international and domestic routes alongside significant frequency increases. Launching October 25, 2026, the strategy expands point-to-point links between Colombia and key gateways in North America and South America, while bolstering daily services through El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá.

[BOGOTÁ, Colombia, Sept. 3, 2026] — Latin American airline group Avianca is preparing to launch a comprehensive network expansion starting in October 2026. Official schedule filings released on September 3, 2026, confirm that the carrier will introduce new direct non-stop flights connecting Miami, New York (JFK), São Paulo, and Santiago de Chile with regional Colombian hubs, while elevating existing capital-to-capital routes to daily operations.

The expansion is structured around two strategic pillars: expanding secondary point-to-point international routes outside Bogotá—such as connecting Miami directly to Pereira, Bucaramanga, and Santa Marta—and reinforcing Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport as a central connecting hub for North-South traffic flows across the Americas.

Avianca Launches Seven New Nonstop Routes Linking Colombia to US and South America

Avianca's Winter 2026/2027 network additions target key business, VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives), and leisure travel corridors across North America and South America:

Miami International (MIA) Expansion: Miami gains three new direct nonstop routes connecting South Florida with regional Colombian markets: Pereira (PEI), Bucaramanga (BGA), and coastal Santa Marta (SMR).
New York (JFK) to Pereira: Pereira secures a direct transcontinental link to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), opening direct market access to the US Northeast.
Cartagena (CTG) South American Links: Coastal tourist hub Cartagena gains two long-haul South American connections, linking directly with São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) in Brazil and Santiago de Chile (SCL).
Domestic Regional Route: Avianca is adding a direct domestic link between Medellín (MDE) and Pereira (PEI), improving inter-city connectivity across Colombia's coffee region.

New Nonstop Avianca Routes (Winter 2026/2027)

Departure Airport	Destination Airport	Service Type & Region	Operational & Market Significance
Miami (MIA)	Pereira (PEI)	New International Nonstop	Direct US link to Coffee Triangle region
Miami (MIA)	Bucaramanga (BGA)	New International Nonstop	Direct US connection for Santander province
Miami (MIA)	Santa Marta (SMR)	New International Nonstop	Direct access to Caribbean eco-tourism hub
New York (JFK)	Pereira (PEI)	New International Nonstop	Direct connection to US Northeast market
Cartagena (CTG)	São Paulo (GRU)	New International Nonstop	Connects Brazilian market to Colombian coast
Cartagena (CTG)	Santiago de Chile (SCL)	New International Nonstop	Direct South Cone tourist connection
Medellín (MDE)	Pereira (PEI)	New Domestic Route	Strengthens regional domestic connectivity

Key Frequency Increases: Daily Operations to Asunción and Montevideo

Alongside new nonstop route launches, Avianca is deploying additional aircraft capacity across its established international route network, with frequency increases taking effect on October 25, 2026:

Bogotá (BOG) – Asunción (ASU): Increases from 3 to 7 weekly flights, converting the Colombia-Paraguay route into a full daily service.
Bogotá (BOG) – Montevideo (MVD): Expands from 4 to 7 weekly flights, establishing daily non-stop operations to Uruguay to capture peak South American summer demand.
Bogotá (BOG) – Guatemala City (GUA): Increases from 18 to 21 weekly flights (+3 flights per week), providing 3x daily frequencies into Central America.
Bogotá (BOG) – Quito (UIO): Expands from 31 to 35 weekly flights (+4 flights per week), offering up to 5x daily departures between Colombia and Ecuador.
Bogotá (BOG) – Toronto Pearson (YYZ): Increases from 11 to 14 weekly flights (+3 flights per week), establishing twice-daily service to Canada.

Avianca Frequency Increases (Effective October 25, 2026)

Route Corridor	Previous Frequency	New Winter Frequency	Frequency Lift	Market Impact
Bogotá (BOG) – Asunción (ASU)	3 Flights / Week	7 Flights / Week	+4 Flights / Week	Full Daily Service to Paraguay
Bogotá (BOG) – Montevideo (MVD)	4 Flights / Week	7 Flights / Week	+3 Flights / Week	Full Daily Service to Uruguay
Bogotá (BOG) – Guatemala City (GUA)	18 Flights / Week	21 Flights / Week	+3 Flights / Week	3x Daily Central American Link
Bogotá (BOG) – Quito (UIO)	31 Flights / Week	35 Flights / Week	+4 Flights / Week	5x Daily High-Density Shuttle
Bogotá (BOG) – Toronto (YYZ)	11 Flights / Week	14 Flights / Week	+3 Flights / Week	Twice-Daily Transcontinental Link

Traveler Transit Logistics Across Colombian Aviation Gateways (Information Gain)

For international travelers flying Avianca's new routes or connecting through Colombia in late 2026, understanding digital border policies and transit procedures is essential.

Mandatory Digital Customs: Check-Mig Registration

Check-Mig Requirement: All international passengers entering or exiting Colombia must complete the mandatory online Check-Mig registration form within 72 hours prior to flight departure. Carrying digital or printed confirmation is required at immigration clearance.
US Entry Customs at MIA & JFK: Passengers departing Colombia on new nonstop flights to Miami (MIA) or New York (JFK) will clear US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) upon arrival at US terminals. Ensure active ESTA or US visa documentation is registered prior to boarding.

Connecting at El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

International-to-International Transfers: Passengers connecting through Bogotá (BOG) to onward South American destinations (such as Asunción, Montevideo, or Quito) can utilize BOG's sterile international transit zone without entering Colombia or undergoing baggage re-claim, provided flights are booked on a single ticket.
Minimum Connection Times (MCT): Allow a minimum layover window of 60 minutes for international-to-international connections at BOG, and 120 minutes for international-to-domestic transfers requiring Colombian immigration clearance.

Infrastructure Impact Assessment

Avianca's Winter 2026 expansion strengthens Colombia's role as a primary aviation crossroads for North and South America. By distributing international flights directly to regional cities like Pereira, Bucaramanga, and Santa Marta, Avianca reduces operational congestion at Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport while lowering travel times for passengers bound for regional economic hubs.

Furthermore, increasing frequencies to daily services on routes like Bogotá-Asunción and Bogotá-Montevideo provides business and leisure travelers with consistent schedule flexibility, reinforcing South American economic integration and trade links with North America.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which new US cities are getting direct Avianca flights to Colombia?

Miami (MIA) gains three new direct nonstop routes to Pereira, Bucaramanga, and Santa Marta, while New York (JFK) gains a new direct nonstop route to Pereira.

When do Avianca's new Winter 2026 routes and frequency increases take effect?

The expansion launches for the Winter 2026/2027 season, with key frequency increases taking effect starting October 25, 2026.

What is Check-Mig and is it required for flying to Colombia?

Check-Mig is Colombia's mandatory online immigration registration form that all international travelers must complete within 72 hours prior to entering or leaving Colombia.

Which Avianca routes are moving to daily service in October 2026?

The Bogotá (BOG) to Asunción (ASU) route (moving from 3 to 7 weekly flights) and the Bogotá (BOG) to Montevideo (MVD) route (moving from 4 to 7 weekly flights) will both operate as daily services.