Explore the latest GOL (G3) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026
IATA: G3Founded 2000HQ: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
About Gol
Explore the latest GOL (G3) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Gol Linhas Aéreas was founded in 2000 and began operations in 2001. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The main hubs of Gol Linhas Aéreas are Brasília International Airport, Pinto Martins - Fortaleza International Airport, Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport, Salvador International Airport, São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport. The company performs scheduled and charter domestic and international passenger air transportation. The size of the fleet is 138 aircrafts.
Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.
Baggage
All GOL Linhas Aereas passengers can travel with up to 10 kg of carry-on luggage and a personal item such as a purse, laptop, tablet or handbag. The dimensions of carry-on baggage may not exceed 35 x 25 x 55 cm. On GOL Linhas Aereas domestic flights and most international flights the total weight of checked baggage must not exceed 23 kg. The sum of the dimensions (length + width + height) of an item must not exceed 157 cm
GOL Linhas Aereas allows pets to be carried as check-in baggage or in the cabin on some flights. Pets can be carried in the GOL Linhas Aereas cabin if the total weight of the animal and the carrier does not exceed 10 kg. A fee is charged for pets traveling in the cabin. Cats and dogs weighing more than 10 kg must be carried in the cargo hold as checked baggage. Pets whose total weight with the carrier exceeds 30 kg will have to be carried as cargo. For pets carried in checked baggage the size of carriers must not exceed 34 x 45 x 56 cm.
Infants under the age of 1 year and 11 months can board GOL Linhas Aereas domestic flights without paying an airfare. On international flights, you pay 10% of the adult ticket price. On domestic and international flights, a child must travel on the lap of a responsible adult over 18. Only one child is allowed on the lap. In the case of twins, there must be two adult chaperones.
GOL Linhas Aereas can check in online (via the website or mobile app) or at the airport. Online check-in for domestic and international flights: check-in is available from 48 hours to 1 hour before departure. Flights to/from the United States: check-in is available 24 hours to one hour before departure. The airport counter for domestic and international flights is open 3 to 1 hour before departure.
Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Gol.
Does GOL Basic bought from 14 October 2025 include a 12 kg cabin suitcase?
No. Basic includes only a 32×22×43 cm, 10 kg underseat item. A 35×25×55 cm, 12 kg suitcase must be purchased.
Can GOL bookings with children or infants buy baggage at a kiosk?
No. Kiosks exclude these bookings and accept credit cards, not debit cards. Use another sales channel.
Are unused GOL baggage purchases refundable after overbuying or no-show?
No-show baggage fees are nonrefundable. Only Flex and Premium Economy allow predeparture refund requests through My Trips or Customer Service; Basic, Light and Classic do not.
When should I report GOL baggage tampering or damage?
Contact GOL staff before leaving the airport arrivals hall.
Can I prepay GOL overweight charges above 23 kg?
No. Overweight is charged at bag drop; purchasing extra pieces is a different service.
Do GOL US flights share the usual online check-in window?
The official FAQ gives 24 to 1 hour for GOL-operated US flights, versus 48 to 1 hour generally. Lisbon departures have a separate earlier cutoff.
What are GOL check-in deadlines for Lisbon departures?
Online check-in opens 48 hours before departure and closes 90 minutes before. Counters open 4 hours before and close 90 minutes before. GOL recommends arriving 4 hours early.
Must GOL infants under 2 check in only at the airport?
No. GOL now permits website or app check-in for under-2 infants, children and teenagers, subject to route and documentation requirements.
Can GOL unaccompanied-minor service cover connections or partner flights?
No. It is unavailable for connecting-flight bookings and applies only to routes operated exclusively by GOL, not partner airlines.
Does the GOL unaccompanied-minor form replace ID or travel authorization?
No. ID, travel authorization and the GOL form are separate requirements. Complete one form to accompany the child throughout travel. The delivering adult must wait until departure is confirmed.
Gol Flights, Routes & Travel Guide
Explore the latest GOL (G3) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026
IATA: G3Founded 2000HQ: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
About Gol
Explore the latest GOL (G3) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Gol Linhas Aéreas was founded in 2000 and began operations in 2001. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The main hubs of Gol Linhas Aéreas are Brasília International Airport, Pinto Martins - Fortaleza International Airport, Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport, Salvador International Airport, São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport. The company performs scheduled and charter domestic and international passenger air transportation. The size of the fleet is 138 aircrafts.
Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.
Baggage
All GOL Linhas Aereas passengers can travel with up to 10 kg of carry-on luggage and a personal item such as a purse, laptop, tablet or handbag. The dimensions of carry-on baggage may not exceed 35 x 25 x 55 cm. On GOL Linhas Aereas domestic flights and most international flights the total weight of checked baggage must not exceed 23 kg. The sum of the dimensions (length + width + height) of an item must not exceed 157 cm
GOL Linhas Aereas allows pets to be carried as check-in baggage or in the cabin on some flights. Pets can be carried in the GOL Linhas Aereas cabin if the total weight of the animal and the carrier does not exceed 10 kg. A fee is charged for pets traveling in the cabin. Cats and dogs weighing more than 10 kg must be carried in the cargo hold as checked baggage. Pets whose total weight with the carrier exceeds 30 kg will have to be carried as cargo. For pets carried in checked baggage the size of carriers must not exceed 34 x 45 x 56 cm.
Infants under the age of 1 year and 11 months can board GOL Linhas Aereas domestic flights without paying an airfare. On international flights, you pay 10% of the adult ticket price. On domestic and international flights, a child must travel on the lap of a responsible adult over 18. Only one child is allowed on the lap. In the case of twins, there must be two adult chaperones.
GOL Linhas Aereas can check in online (via the website or mobile app) or at the airport. Online check-in for domestic and international flights: check-in is available from 48 hours to 1 hour before departure. Flights to/from the United States: check-in is available 24 hours to one hour before departure. The airport counter for domestic and international flights is open 3 to 1 hour before departure.
Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Gol.
Does GOL Basic bought from 14 October 2025 include a 12 kg cabin suitcase?
No. Basic includes only a 32×22×43 cm, 10 kg underseat item. A 35×25×55 cm, 12 kg suitcase must be purchased.
Can GOL bookings with children or infants buy baggage at a kiosk?
No. Kiosks exclude these bookings and accept credit cards, not debit cards. Use another sales channel.
Are unused GOL baggage purchases refundable after overbuying or no-show?
No-show baggage fees are nonrefundable. Only Flex and Premium Economy allow predeparture refund requests through My Trips or Customer Service; Basic, Light and Classic do not.
When should I report GOL baggage tampering or damage?
Contact GOL staff before leaving the airport arrivals hall.
Can I prepay GOL overweight charges above 23 kg?
No. Overweight is charged at bag drop; purchasing extra pieces is a different service.
Do GOL US flights share the usual online check-in window?
The official FAQ gives 24 to 1 hour for GOL-operated US flights, versus 48 to 1 hour generally. Lisbon departures have a separate earlier cutoff.
What are GOL check-in deadlines for Lisbon departures?
Online check-in opens 48 hours before departure and closes 90 minutes before. Counters open 4 hours before and close 90 minutes before. GOL recommends arriving 4 hours early.
Must GOL infants under 2 check in only at the airport?
No. GOL now permits website or app check-in for under-2 infants, children and teenagers, subject to route and documentation requirements.
Can GOL unaccompanied-minor service cover connections or partner flights?
No. It is unavailable for connecting-flight bookings and applies only to routes operated exclusively by GOL, not partner airlines.
Does the GOL unaccompanied-minor form replace ID or travel authorization?
No. ID, travel authorization and the GOL form are separate requirements. Complete one form to accompany the child throughout travel. The delivering adult must wait until departure is confirmed.