Know what you can carry and the weight allowed in checked and carry-on luggage.

CHECKED BAGGAGE

These are the biggest bags that go in the luggage compartment of the plane. They are delivered at the time you check in at the departure airport and are returned to the passenger upon arrival.

Domestic Flights

On flights within Brazil you can carry a bag up to 23kg. This rule applies to airplanes that have at least 31 seats, ie all GOL, TAM, Azul and Avianca.

International Flights

On international flights, when the trip starts in Brazil you will be entitled to two bags up to 32kg. This is the rule, but there are several exceptions, especially when traveling around South America.

HAND BAGGAGE

In addition to checked baggage, the passenger is entitled to carry a purse, bag or backpack with personal effects and valuables such as cash, electronic devices and medicine.

Domestic Flights

On domestic flights, luggage may not exceed 115 cm (considering height + length + width) and the maximum weight is 5 kg.

International Flights

On international flights, luggage may not exceed 115 cm (considering height + length + width) and maximum weight varies. The most important is to observe the volume.

Checked and Carry-On Baggage Allowed - GRU Airport

On flights within Brazil, airlines follow all the same rules. Already on flights abroad, there are differences in the limits allowed by companies. Listed below are the rules adopted by companies that have more international flights from Brazil, remembering that the limits are specific to trips that begin in our country.

Airline Hand Baggage Checked Baggage
Avianca 114cm + one personal item (bag / notebook) 2 x 32kg
GOL 115cm with up to 5kg South America: 23kg United States: 2 x 32kg Central America and the Caribbean 1 x 23kg
TAM 115cm up to 5kg + one personal item (bag / notebook) United States & Europe: 2x32kg Peru: 40kg Bolivia: 30kg Other Destinations: 23kg
American Airlines 115cm + one personal item (bag / notebook) up to 91cm 2 x 32kg
Delta 114cm + one personal item (bag / notebook) 2 x 32kg
United 113cm + one personal item (bag / notebook) up to 90cm 2 x 32kg
Air Canada 118cm up to 10kg + one personal item (bag / notebook) 2 x 32kg
Copa Air 115cm with up to 10kg United States and Canada 2x32kg Mexico and Puerto Rico 2x23kg Venezuela 2 x 20kg Other countries: two suitcases that add up to 32kg
LAN 115cm up to 8kg + one personal item (bag / notebook) United States: 2 x 32kg Mexico, Canada, Australia and New Zealand: 2 x 23kg Easter Island: 2 x 23kg Other Countries: Two bags that add up to 32kg
Aerolineas 115cm with up to 10kg United States, Europe and Australia: 2 x 32kg Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Paraguay and Uruguay: 20kg Colombia: 30kg Other countries: 32kg
TAP 115cm with up to 8kg 2 x 32kg
KLM 115cm + one personal item (bag / notebook) that added up to 12kg 2 x 32kg
Air France 115cm + one personal item (bag / notebook) that added up to 12kg 2 x 32kg
Lufthansa 118cm with up to 8kg 2 x 32kg
Iberia 126cm + one personal item (bag / notebook) 2 x 32kg
Alitalia 115cm up to 8kg + one personal item (bag / notebook) 2 x 32kg
British Airways 1x 118cm with up to 23kg + 1x 101cm with up to 23kg 2 x 32kg
Swiss 1x 118cm up to 8kg + one personal item (bag / notebook) 2 x 32kg
Turkish Airlines 118cm up to 8kg + one personal item (bag / notebook) 2 x 32kg

CARE FOR LUGGAGE THEFT AND LOSS

Unfortunately baggage theft and loss is a problem that affects millions of passengers worldwide each year. This is not a problem restricted to any airline or airport: there is always the risk that your bag can be delivered without any valuables or even arriving at any destination.

There is no way to be fully aware of the problem, but some important precautions can reduce the risk or at least the headache caused by the problem. Read in this post how to prevent baggage loss or theft , what to do when it occurs and what your rights are.

Baggage Frequently Asked Questions

The main questions from our readers are answered here.