Enjoy Panama and the wonders of the Caribbean with GOL’s partner company.
Special Benefits
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Purchase, check-in and unique baggage check to fly with GOL and Copa Airlines.
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Free access to Lounge GOL Smiles (Guarulhos International Airport)
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Mileage accrual to use on Smiles or ConnectMiles.
Travelling with Copa Airlines?
Browse through the menu below and check all the main rules of this GOL partner company:
Packing
The baggage allowance is honored by GOL only for flights issued on the same ticket. For flights issued separately (purchased individually), even with a partner airline, the baggage allowance will not be honored. In these situations, the baggage allowance and rules for each purchased segment will apply.
It is not possible to purchase checked baggage in advance on digital channels. The purchase must be made directly at the counter of the company operating the selected flight.
Fragile items
Fragile items are accepted, since they are properly packed. However, if the item is damaged for any reason, the company will be hold accountable for the refund.
Perishable
No perishable food is allowed. For more information, contact the consular or customs services of the countries of destination and transit.
Transporting baby items (from 0 to 2 years old)
If the baby travels in an own (reserved) seat, the baby has the same amount of luggage as an adult. If the baby travels on the passenger’s lap, you can dispatch:
• One hold baggage of a maximum of 10 kg
A complimentary allowance of 1 baby stroller (for use) and/or a baby carrier will be provided free of charge.
Baggage withdraw
The baggage withdraw of flights with partners must be done at the final destination. When the passenger comes from Panama to Brazil, in the case of connecting passengers, the baggage must be collected at the first stop in the country (Brazil). After the mandatory customs procedures, the customer must go to the GOL counter to check the baggage again.
Baggage loss
For cases of lost luggage, the responsibility for registering and tracking the status of the baggage process rests with the last airline to transport the passenger. If lost luggage is identified when connecting international flights to GOL's domestic flights, the customer must file the baggage claim with the company that transported the passenger in the previous leg.
Damaged baggage
If this incident occurs, the customer must contact the last carrier to open a baggage claim. If this damage is found from an international flight to a domestic GOL flight, the process must be opened with the carrier of the first leg.
Baggage Rules
Personal item: Item to be placed under the seat in front of the customer. Items such as a backpack, handbag, laptop bag, airport shopping bag and camera/electronic case are acceptable. The maximum dimensions for personal items are 35cm wide, 45cm high and 20cm deep. Items that do not fit under the seat are not considered personal items and may be checked and charged.
Carry-on baggage: Carry-on baggage must be stored in the overhead compartments. It is essential to follow the permitted dimensions and weights: 35 cm in width, 55 cm in height, and 25 cm in depth, including wheels (115 cm linear). The maximum weight allowed for carry-on baggage is 10 kg. If the baggage exceeds the established standards, the customer will be subject to baggage fee charges.
Standard carry-on baggage: Each checked bag is limited to one piece of luggage, weighing up to 23 kg for economy class and 32 kg for premium classes, and must not exceed 50 cm in width, 80 cm in height, and 28 cm in depth (158 linear cm).
For any overweight checked baggage, the applicable fee from the primary airline will apply. The maximum weight limit for checked luggage is 32 kg. Items exceeding 158 cm total linear dimensions will be accepted only as special luggage, adhering to specified rules and charges. Additional fees cannot be paid for oversized baggage.
Valuables such as jewelry and cash must also be carried as carry-on items.
The following items are not allowed in carry-on baggage: bladed weapons, firearms, cartridges and ammunition for firearms, printer cartridges, bottles containing more than 100 ml of liquid, fuels, batteries with electrolytes, lithium batteries with a capacity of more than 160 Wh, fireworks, bombs, paints, chemicals and mercury thermometers.
Excess and excess baggage
For tickets purchased through GOL, on flights operated exclusively by the Partner or on flights connecting with GOL, it is not possible to purchase baggage in advance through our channels. This process can only be done at the airport on the day of departure, at the GOL check-in desk.
The following rates cover the entire current trip, with no additional payment required when connecting to a partner.
Overweight baggage fees
Additional baggage: up to 23 kg
- 1st bag: USD 70.00
- 2nd bag: USD 100.00
- 3rd to 5th bags: USD 200.00
Overweight baggage
Total weight allowance: up to 32 kg
- Domestic flights: BRL 170.00 or USD 35.00
- South America flights: BRL 400.00 or USD 100.00
- Central America/Caribbean/Mexico flights: BRL 500.00 or USD 100.00
- USA/other destinations flights: BRL 500.00 or USD 100.00
Total dimensions accepted
A total of 1.58m for the sum of the dimensions (width + height + depth).
Please note: If the ticket was purchased through one of our partners, please check the rules/values with the partner.
Special assistance
In order to request special assistance, please contact the customer service center of each airline responsible for operating the segments of your trip. Note: Some services may not be available on flights operated in partnership with another company; please check with customer service.
Requests for assistance for passengers with special needs must be made when booking the ticket or at least 72 hours prior to departure. For flights originating in Brazil, requests for special assistance, such as the need for a wheelchair, may be made at least 48 hours prior to departure.
Unaccompanied Minors
Children under 16 years of age are not allowed to travel unaccompanied.
Infants
Infants aged up to 1 year and 11 months are charged 10% of the adult fare and must sit on the lap of a responsible adult aged 18 or older. Only one infant per customer is permitted.
Expectant Mothers
Here are the guidelines for expectant mothers on Copa Airlines flights:
- Less than 30 weeks pregnant: Consult your physician and confirm that air travel is appropriate for your overall health.
- More than 30 weeks pregnant or at risk (at any time): You must obtain written authorization from your physician. Present the certificate at check-in.
The medical certificate must include written approval from your doctor for your travel, considering the flight destination and the length of your trip. At check-in, you are required to fill out a Copa Airlines form.
Live animals
The transportation of live animals is not permitted on GOL and Copa Airlines partner flights, except for guide dogs.
In order to request the guide dog service, please contact the operator(s) of the flights to be taken. Important: Only one (1) service animal is allowed per passenger.
For more information about the required documentation, please contact the consular or customs services of the destination and transit countries.
Check-in
For flights where the first segment is operated by a GOL flight, check-in can be done through the digital channels (app or Website www.voegol.com.br) 24 hours before the international flight, or at the GOL counter at the airport and kiosk/totem on the day of departure.
If Copa Airlines is the operator of the first segment of the trip, check-in can be done either at the Copa Airlines counter or through the website: www.copaair.com/.
Important! In order to check-in through digital channels, the following conditions apply:
- You must be within the check-in time window;
- The first flight segment must be operated by GOL, regardless of where the ticket was issued;
- Only available for adult passengers.
- The reservation cannot include special services;
- If you have baggage to check, you must go to the GOL counter, even if check-in has been done beforehand;
- If the first segment is not operated by GOL, check-in must be handled directly with the partner airline.
*The documentation (including visas and vaccines) it is the passenger’s responsibility. We suggest you to consult the embassies of the destination countries so there are no setbacks.
Please note: Your boarding pass must include all flight segments of your journey. You will only need to check your baggage once, and we will handle the transfer between flights. However, it is necessary to verify the customs procedures of each destination country, and remember that baggage policies may vary between airlines, so please check before traveling.
Seat Selection
The seat selection in GOL flights must be done through website and/or GOL's: www.voegol.com.br/en-us/customer-service/contacts-online-support.
Seat selection will be available on the day of departure, at the time of check-in, directly with the airline operating the first flight segment of the trip. If you have a connecting flight, you will receive boarding passes for the next segments with your seat already assigned.
Please note: You can also select your seats on GOL-operated flights on the day of departure during check-in.
Note: On flights operated by GOL, your seat will be assigned automatically, and you can view it on your boarding pass after check-in. However, if you prefer to choose your seat, you can purchase it for an additional cost* up to 60 hours before the flight.
No-show
If you do not show up for boarding on any segment (GOL or Partner), please contact the issuer of your ticket to request a refund or rebooking.
Copa Airlines Destinations
| Panamá | Bahamas | Jamaica | Haiti | Porto Rico |
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| São Martinho | Guatemala | Barbados | El Salvador | Aruba |
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| Nicarágua | Curaçao | Costa Rica | Venezuela | Trinidad e Tobago |
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Check the routes on the map below

Fleet and services
Copa Airlines Fleet
The Copa Airlines fleet consists of a variety of Boeing aircraft models.
Copa Airlines experience
Prepare for your trip by checking out our partner's in-flight services and their features: https://www.copaair.com/en-us/.
Fares
Learn about the refund, no-show, cancellation and flight change values for each fare.
| LIGHT | PLUS | BUSINESS | |
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Carry-on bag (10kg) + personal item |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Checked baggage |
1 free checked bag (23kg) |
2 free checked bags (23kg) | 2 free checked bags (32kg) |
| Rebooking Fee |
US$250 or 100% of the original fare (whichever is less) + fare difference |
US$250 or 100% of the original fare (whichever is less) + fare difference |
US$250 or 100% of the original fare (whichever is less) + fare difference |
| Cancellation Fee |
100% of the fare |
No fee |
No fee |
| No-show Fee |
US$250 or 100% of the fare (whichever is less) |
US$250 or 100% of the fare (whichever is less) |
US$250 or 100% of the fare (whichever is less) |
| Refund |
Non refundable |
100% refundable |
100% refundable |
In addition to the rebooking fee (if applicable), any difference in price between the original flight and the newly selected flight will also be charged.
Dollar amounts will be converted to the purchase currency according to the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
You can cancel your airline ticket free of charge within 24 hours of receiving the receipt, provided that the purchase was made at least 7 days before the departure date.
On connecting flights, cabins may vary from segment to segment.
- LIGHT*
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Carry-on bag (10kg) + personal item
✓Checked baggage
1 free checked bag (23kg)Rebooking Fee
US$250 or 100% of the original fare (whichever is less) + fare differenceCancellation Fee
100% of the fareNo-show Fee
US$250 or 100% of the fare (whichever is less)Refund
Non refundable - PLUS
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Carry-on bag (10kg) + personal item
✓Checked baggage
2 free checked bags (23kg)Rebooking Fee
US$250 or 100% of the original fare (whichever is less) + fare differenceCancellation Fee
No feeNo-show Fee
US$250 or 100% of the fare (whichever is less)Refund
100% refundable
- BUSINESS*
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Carry-on bag (10kg) + personal item
✓Checked baggage
2 free checked bags (32kg)Rebooking Fee
US$250 or 100% of the original fare (whichever is less) + fare differenceCancellation Fee
No feeNo-show Fee
US$250 or 100% of the fare (whichever is less)Refund
100% refundable
In addition to the rebooking fee (if applicable), any difference in price between the original flight and the newly selected flight will also be charged.
Dollar amounts will be converted to the purchase currency according to the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
You can cancel your airline ticket free of charge within 24 hours of receiving the receipt, provided that the purchase was made at least 7 days before the departure date.
On connecting flights, cabins may vary from segment to segment.
Notice
The procedures described above are valid for flights operated by GOL and Copa Airlines. If your flight is only operated by this partner airline, visit the Copa Airlines website.
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