Airline codes
P5 · RPB
IATA · ICAO · callsign “AEROREPUBLICA”
Every Wingo flight number begins with P5. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code RPB, and the radio callsign is AEROREPUBLICA.
Wingo (P5) Guide
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A practical guide to Wingo: the network from BOG, the Boeing 737-800 and the rest of the fleet, luggage rules, check-in and cheaper fares. Ask a question
In short
Wingo is a Colombian low-cost airline owned by Copa Holdings, based in Bogotá at El Dorado International. Its Boeing 737-800s fly to 20+ destinations in Colombia, Central America and the Caribbean, a sensible choice for budget beach trips and domestic hops. Wingo is outside the alliances and links to ConnectMiles. All seats are Economy, and basic fares charge extra for checked bags.
Wingo is a Colombian low-cost airline owned by Copa Holdings, the parent of Copa Airlines. It was created in 2016 to replace most of Copa Airlines Colombia’s business and flies Boeing 737-800s from Bogotá.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Wingo. Routes, schedules, fleet and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
Wingo is a Colombian low-cost airline based in Bogotá, and it suits travellers flying between Colombian cities or from Colombia to Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean at a low base fare. It is the trading name of AeroRepública S.A., the company that held the Aero Republica IATA code P5, and it is owned by Copa Holdings, the parent of Copa Airlines. Eduardo Lombana is chief executive.
Copa announced Wingo on 19 October 2016 to replace most of the Copa Airlines Colombia business, which had lost US$29.7 million in the first half of that year. Wingo flew its first route, Bogotá to Cancún, on 1 December 2016 with four Boeing 737-700s.
Its bases are Bogotá, Barranquilla, Cali, Cartagena, San Andrés and Panama City. In Panama it uses Panamá Pacífico International Airport at Balboa, and a subsidiary, Wingo Panama, runs flights there. The network of about 23 destinations links Colombian cities with each other and with leisure and business destinations in Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean.
Key facts for travellers:
- Type: low-cost carrier with a single cabin.
- Fleet: nine Boeing 737-800s in August 2025, each with 186 seats.
- Extras: checked bags, seat selection, food and drinks and priority boarding are sold separately from the base fare.
- Loyalty: Wingo flights are linked to ConnectMiles, the Copa frequent flyer programme.
- Ownership: part of Copa Holdings, which also owns Copa Airlines in Panama.
Travel tip: with Wingo the price you see first is the base fare. Before paying, decide which extras you need and add them during booking, as adding them later or at the airport costs more. Check the size and weight limits for your carry-on so you are not charged at the gate. If you fly to Panama, confirm which airport your flight uses.
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At a glance
Wingo (IATA: P5, ICAO: RPB) is a Colombian low-cost airline owned by Copa Holdings and based in Bogotá. Flying since December 2016, it operates Boeing 737-800s on domestic routes in Colombia and to Central America and the Caribbean.
| Headquarters | Bogotá, Colombia |
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| Fleet types | Boeing 737-800 |
| Frequent flyer | ConnectMiles |
| Official website | wingo.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
Where Wingo flies, grouped by region, with the fares listed on bookingMentor and a route guide where we have one.
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Fleet and aircraft
Wingo’s fleet as of August 2025, taken from published fleet records. Counts move as aircraft join or leave Wingo.
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Boeing 737-800 Narrow-body · 9 in service All routes
Cabin classes
Wingo sells a single cabin, Economy, so every passenger sits in the same section.
Economy All flights
Single cabin
One economy cabin; extras are added to the fare.
Paid seatsPaid bags
ConnectMiles
Copa’s frequent flyer programme, linked to Wingo.
ConnectMiles is the frequent flyer programme of Copa Airlines; check the Wingo website for how Wingo flights earn and redeem.
Baggage allowance
Wingo does not give every passenger the same allowance: the route, the cabin and the fare you buy each change it. Your P5 e-ticket shows what you have.
Checked baggage
Paid extra on basic fares
Cabin baggage
Set by your fare
Extra bags
Add online before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
Wingo prices bags lower online than at the airport desk, so add them while booking or in Manage Booking. The size and weight limits for each fare are listed on wingo.com.
Pro tip: measure your carry-on before you leave home. Wingo sells bags separately, and the cheapest time to add one is during booking.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Wingo sells bags and other extras separately, so a few minutes online before the flight saves money at the airport.
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Step 1
Check in online
Online check-in for P5 flights is on the official Wingo website. You need the P5 booking reference or e-ticket number and the passenger’s surname.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Domestic Colombian flights need accepted photo ID. For Panama, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, carry your passport and any visa your destination requires.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Get to the airport with time for Wingo check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
Hand in checked luggage at the Wingo counter or bag drop, then keep your boarding pass and passport ready for security and the gate.
Wingo counter
Ready to check in?
Check in and manage your booking on the official Wingo website.
Save money
Cheap tickets
Wingo's fares are low to start and rise with each extra. These habits help.
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Be flexible with dates
Wingo fares from Bogotá to Cancún, Panama and the Caribbean change by the day. Search the whole week before you book.
Midweek flights -
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Avoid peak holiday dates
Colombian holidays such as Semana Santa, mid-year school holidays and December fill Wingo flights. Book those dates early.
School holidays · festivals -
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Compare fare types
Add up the base fare and every extra you need before comparing Wingo with a full-service airline.
Baggage & changes -
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Book busy Wingo routes early
Last-minute P5 seats on popular routes tend to cost more. Book a few weeks out when a Wingo route is busy.
Popular routes -
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Join ConnectMiles
Add a ConnectMiles number to your booking so points from your P5 flights are credited.
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Visitors are asking
There are two: P5 for IATA and RPB for ICAO, and pilots use the radio callsign AEROREPUBLICA.
Its main hub is El Dorado International (BOG) in Bogotá, and its head office is in Bogotá, Colombia.
No, Wingo is independent of the three global alliances. It works with partner airlines such as its parent group Copa.
Its fleet (as of August 2025) is made up of Boeing 737-800.
Yes, it is called ConnectMiles. You can join on the airline’s website.
The allowance for your P5 booking is printed on the e-ticket and shown in Manage Booking on wingo.com. The Wingo route, cabin and fare all change it.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying Wingo.
We checked these Wingo answers with the airline’s own pages and public airline records on 10 October 2026.
Getting there
Yes. Wingo is the brand used by AeroRepublica S.A., which keeps the P5 code. Aero Republica had earlier flown as Copa Airlines Colombia, and in 2016 its owner, Copa Holdings, replaced most of that business with the low-cost Wingo brand.
Wingo flies to Panamá Pacífico International Airport at Balboa. Check your booking, because Panama City has more than one airport.
Wingo uses the IATA code P5 and the ICAO code RPB. Its radio callsign is AEROREPUBLICA.
Check in on wingo.com. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
No, Wingo is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.
General
Wingo is headquartered in Bogota and has bases in Bogota, Barranquilla, Cali, Cartagena, San Andres and Panama City Balboa. Its routes connect Colombia with destinations in Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, along with domestic Colombian flights.
Wingo flies Boeing 737-800 aircraft in a single cabin layout with 186 seats. It earlier used Boeing 737-700 jets leased from Copa Airlines, which were retired in 2020.
Wingo is owned by Copa Holdings, the Panamanian group that also owns Copa Airlines. Wingo runs as a separate low-cost brand with its own fares and website, so check whether your ticket is with Wingo or Copa before you travel.
Yes. Wingo is linked to ConnectMiles, the frequent flyer programme of its sister airline Copa.
Wingo is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia. Its main hub is El Dorado International.
Wingo offers Economy class.
What's included
Wingo is a low-cost airline, so extras such as checked bags, seat choice and onboard food are sold separately. The included allowance depends on the fare you choose, so check it on the Wingo website before you pay and add bags during booking if needed.
Booking
Wingo had nine Boeing 737-800s in August 2025, each with 186 seats.
Wingo serves about 23 destinations in Colombia, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean.
Timing & weather
Wingo flew its first route, Bogotá to Cancún, on 1 December 2016.
