Viva Aerobus

Viva Aerobus

VivaAerobus is a Mexican low-cost airline, owned by IAMSA (the biggest bus company in Mexico) and co-founded with Irelandia Aviation. The main hub is Monterrey International Airport, and it flies to Mexico and the United States.

Baggage Policy

Personal Item:

  • Every passenger is allowed one personal item: handbag, laptop bag, backpack, or shopping bag.

  • Must fit under the seat in front of you.

  • Maximum dimensions: 18” long x 14” high x 8” wide.

Carry-On Baggage:

  • Light, Extra, and Smart fares include a carry-on bag.

  • Maximum dimensions: 16” long x 10” wide x 22” high (including handles and wheels).

  • Weight limits:

    • Light or Extra: 22 lbs

    • Smart: 33 lbs

  • Oversized or overweight bags may be checked for a fee. If the flight is full or there’s not enough overhead space, some carry-ons may be checked for free.

Cabin Restrictions:

  • Liquids, gels, creams, pastes, and aerosols must be in containers ≤100 ml (3.4 oz) in a transparent, resealable 1-liter bag.

  • Medications over 100 ml require a doctor’s prescription.

  • For US flights, powdered products over 12 oz (350 ml) must be checked.

Checked Baggage:

  • The first checked bag is included with Extra (33 lbs) and Smart (55 lbs) fares.

  • Max dimensions: 62 linear inches (length + width + height, including handles and wheels).

  • Additional checked baggage can be purchased (up to 71 lbs).

Check-In Facilities

Web Check-In:

  • Available from 72 hours to 4 hours before departure.

  • Passengers must print boarding passes; a printed boarding pass is required at the airport (or USD 12 fee applies).

Airport Ticket Counter Check-In:

  • Domestic flights: 2 hours to 45 minutes before departure.

  • International flights: 3 hours and 45 minutes before departure.