Travelling from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Palonegro International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Barranquilla's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Bucaramanga.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your BGA to BAQ flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Barranquilla (and then seeing more of Colombia!) is a cinch with EasyFly. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Palonegro International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with EasyFly on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Palonegro International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BGA and BAQ:
El Dorado International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
At the moment, R 1,202 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Palonegro International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,396. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BGA to BAQ.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Palonegro International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Palonegro International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
64.49% of flights leaving from Palonegro International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Palonegro International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Bucaramanga. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Palonegro International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BGA:
Arriving at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Palonegro International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BAQ instead:
Grab an Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport rental car and discover Barranquilla and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Alamo are leading providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to central Barranquilla
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Barranquilla. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Palonegro International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Barranquilla based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Barranquilla is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Palonegro International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BGA to BAQ around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
You've seen Barranquilla, now it's time to explore more of Colombia. Travel about 97 kilometres south-west to Cartagena to tick off its top attractions. From Walled City of Cartagena to Museo del Oro Zenu and La Popa Monastery, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Colombia, consider Cucuta, roughly 434 kilometres south-east of Barranquilla. Plaza Parque Santander, Malecon and Brinki's DYSANTY are the start of reasons to visit.