Travelling from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ): what you need to know
Barranquilla is one hour behind New York and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LGA to BAQ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from LaGuardia Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a popular stopover on the LGA to BAQ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way LaGuardia Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport flight is R 2,034. A return plane ticket is currently R 4,825. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGA to BAQ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from LaGuardia Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.
Handy information about LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
80.0% of flights departing from LaGuardia Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from LGA.
Central New York to LaGuardia Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from LaGuardia Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LGA:
Arriving at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a LaGuardia Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BAQ instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Alamo to explore Barranquilla and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
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 about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
August is the busiest month for flights from LaGuardia Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Barranquilla in April.
The warmest month in Barranquilla is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from LaGuardia Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGA to BAQ in January. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
You've seen Barranquilla, now it's time to discover other corners of Colombia. Journey 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, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Colombia, head for Cucuta, roughly 434 kilometres south-east of Barranquilla. Plaza Parque Santander, Malecon and Brinki's DYSANTY are among its highlights.