Avianca Adds Flights to Barranquilla for Final
Avianca will run special non-stop Buenos Aires to Barranquilla flights on November 19 and 20, 2026, timed to the Copa Sudamericana final.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in South America
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Avianca will operate special non-stop flights from Buenos Aires to Barranquilla on November 19 and 20, 2026, ahead of the Copa Sudamericana final on November 21. LATAM Airlines Colombia has also announced four direct flights between the two cities, with a direct return on November 22, 2026.
Why it matters
The added flights are intended to bring Argentine fans to the Copa Sudamericana final between Boca Juniors and Atlético Mineiro in Barranquilla. For travelers, the expanded capacity offers more options for reaching the match.
Avianca is deploying a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 291 seats on its Buenos Aires to Bogotá route, and LATAM has announced four direct Buenos Aires to Barranquilla flights. Polymarket currently prices Boca Juniors at about 52% and Atlético Mineiro at about 49% to win, with roughly US$21,000 traded on the market, but how many fans will take these flights has not been disclosed.
The players
Avianca
Avianca is Colombia's flagship airline and one of the largest carriers in Latin America, operating extensive routes across the region.
LATAM Airlines Colombia
LATAM Airlines Colombia is the Colombian arm of the LATAM Airlines Group, one of South America's largest airline groups.
CONMEBOL
CONMEBOL is the South American Football Confederation, the governing body that organizes the Copa Sudamericana.
Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors is a Buenos Aires football club and one of Argentina's most widely followed teams.
Atlético Mineiro
Atlético Mineiro is a football club based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and one of the most successful clubs in Brazilian football.
The details
Avianca presented the plan in Barranquilla alongside the city's mayor and national ministers, and tickets are sold through the airline's usual booking channels. Local authorities expect visitors to boost hotels, restaurants and shops in Barranquilla during the match week.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: LATAM announces its four direct Buenos Aires to Barranquilla flights.
November 7, 2026: Avianca announces its special flights with Colombian government officials.
November 19-20, 2026: Avianca's non-stop Buenos Aires to Barranquilla flights are scheduled.
November 21, 2026: The Copa Sudamericana final between Boca Juniors and Atlético Mineiro is played.
November 22, 2026: LATAM's direct return flight is scheduled.
Travel Outlook
The added flights follow the pattern set by CONMEBOL's Copa Sudamericana, which has long drawn traveling supporters across South America for its finals. Airlines typically add capacity around such matches, and this final is a test of how far that pattern extends to a host city outside the traditional club hubs.
Travelers considering the match should compare Avianca's November 19 and 20 non-stop departures with LATAM's four direct flights before booking. Ticket prices may rise as the final approaches, so booking early can protect the budget.
The takeaway
Fans planning to attend the Copa Sudamericana final in Barranquilla have more direct options than usual from Buenos Aires, and the timing of the flights and the match leaves little room to wait. Booking soon gives travelers the best chance at available seats.
What happens next
The Copa Sudamericana final between Boca Juniors and Atlético Mineiro is scheduled for November 21, 2026, and LATAM's direct return flight is set for November 22, 2026.
Further reading
For more on regional routes and destinations, explore South America travel coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Rio Times.
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