Travelling from Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) to Cali Airport (CLO): what you need to know
Cali's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Bucaramanga.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your BGA to CLO flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bucaramanga Airport to Cali Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BGA and CLO include:
Bogota Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Barranquilla Airport
Handy information about Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)
When it comes to Bucaramanga Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Bucaramanga Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Bucaramanga. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near BGA. Whether you have an early flight from Bucaramanga Airport to Cali Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Cali Airport (CLO)
It's hard to top the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've arrived on a late Bucaramanga Airport to Cali Airport flight. Hotel Real Elim International and Hotel Sin Escala are good choices near CLO.
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cali Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Alamo or Budget and explore beyond Cali's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Cali Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Cali Airport (CLO)
January is the busiest month for flights from Bucaramanga Airport to Cali Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Cali in March.
The warmest month in Cali is September, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Bucaramanga Airport to Cali Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BGA to CLO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cali. Around 306 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Colombia, head for Medellin, about 322 kilometres north of Cali. EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13 are key highlights.