Travelling from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to Barranquilla Airport (BAQ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Barranquilla Airport.
Fort Lauderdale and Barranquilla are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Every week, there are three Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Barranquilla Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, select the 11:42 Spirit Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 12:12 with Spirit Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your FLL to BAQ flight.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Spirit Airlines has direct flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Barranquilla Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Barranquilla — and maybe even more of Colombia if your schedule allows.
Spirit Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 76.25% of services arriving as scheduled, Spirit Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering FLL to BAQ flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Barranquilla Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between FLL and BAQ include:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Handy information about Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
75% of flights departing from Fort Lauderdale International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Fort Lauderdale International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near FLL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Barranquilla Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Barranquilla Airport (BAQ)
If you're getting in on a late Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Barranquilla Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near BAQ:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Barranquilla Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Alamo and venture far and wide through Barranquilla and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Barranquilla Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Barranquilla Airport (BAQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Barranquilla Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Barranquilla in March.
Book your flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Barranquilla Airport for March if you'd like to go to Barranquilla during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FLL to BAQ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
You've seen Barranquilla, now it's time to discover other parts of Colombia. Travel around 97 kilometres south-west to Cartagena to tick off its leading attractions. From Walls of Cartagena to Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Cucuta is another must-experience destination in Colombia and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Barranquilla. No trip is complete without experiencing Nacional Park, El Malecón Cúcuta and Cristo Rey monument.

