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AV261 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AV261 flight operated by avianca on Oct 22, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Bogota (BOG) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG). The flight is expected to depart at 9:55 PM (local time in Bogota, UTC-5) and land at 5:25 AM (local time in Rio de Janeiro, UTC-3) .
Wed, Oct 21
Thu, Oct 22
Fri, Oct 23
BOG-RIO

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Bogota(BOG)
9:55 PM
Scheduled: 9:55 PM, Oct 21
Bogota Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 6h 20m
Rio de Janeiro(GIG)
5:26 AM
Scheduled: 6:15 AM, Oct 22
Galeão International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
116-130
Boarding Gate
A13
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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BOG-RIO

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Bogota(BOG)
9:55 PM
Scheduled: 9:55 PM, Oct 22
Bogota Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 6h 20m
Rio de Janeiro(GIG)
5:25 AM
Scheduled: 6:15 AM, Oct 23
Galeão International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
116-130
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Bogota(BOG)
9:55 PM
Scheduled: 9:55 PM, Oct 23
Bogota Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 6h 20m
Rio de Janeiro(GIG)
6:15 AM
Scheduled: 6:15 AM, Oct 24
Galeão International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
116-130
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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INMET has issued a weather alert for Rio de Janeiro starting October 22, 2026, at 00:01. The alert warns of rain between 20 and 30 mm/h or up to 50 mm/day, intense winds (40–60 km/h), and hail. There is a low risk of power outages, crop damage, falling tree branches, and flooding.

AV261 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AV261 flight flying from Bogota to Rio de Janeiro on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320-212. This aircraft has been in service for 4y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320-212
Punctuality (Departure)
47 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
10 minutes
Age
4y, 5m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
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Flight History for AV261

Trip.com historical records show that the last AV261 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from BOG at approximately 9:55 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in GIG at 5:26 AM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 17 Bogota (BOG) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) A20N 10:16 PM 5:40 AM Arrived
Sun, Oct 18 Bogota (BOG) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) A20N 11:27 PM 6:56 AM Arrived
Mon, Oct 19 Bogota (BOG) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) A20N 10:19 PM 5:47 AM Arrived
Tue, Oct 20 Bogota (BOG) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) A20N 10:21 PM 5:52 AM Arrived
Wed, Oct 21 Bogota (BOG) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) A20N 9:55 PM 5:26 AM Scheduled
Thu, Oct 22 Bogota (BOG) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) A20N 9:55 PM 5:25 AM Scheduled
Fri, Oct 23 Bogota (BOG) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) A20N 9:55 PM 6:15 AM Scheduled

AV261 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AV261 is 47% (Late on average 35 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 10 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
47 %
Late on average 35 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
47 %
30 mins late
43 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 10 minutes
Early
80 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight av261?

    Flight av261 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 9:55 PM, arrival 6:15 AM (updated Oct 22, 2026).
  • Flight av261 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 9:55 PM, with arrival at 6:15 AM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight av261 is scheduled to depart at 9:55 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 9:55 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 22, 2026).
  • Flight av261 is scheduled to arrive at 6:15 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:25 AM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 22, 2026.
  • Flight av261 is operated by avianca from Bogota (BOG) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG). Typical flight time is about 6 hours20 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight av261 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If av261 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 22, 2026). Contact avianca or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight av261 has not departed from Bogota (BOG) yet and is currently on schedule for 9:55 PM.
  • Flight av261 usually flies a Airbus A320-212 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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