Flying from Orlando to Matecana International Airport (PEI): What you need to know
Matecana International Airport is located in Pereira. The city's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Orlando.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Orlando to PEI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
If you're getting away during a peak month like March, get to the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Orlando to PEI. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Orlando, MCO can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Orlando International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Orlando to Matecana International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Orlando International Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
SFB is about 40 kilometres from central Orlando. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Orlando to PEI flight? Unwind in a hotel near Orlando Sanford International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Orlando Sanford International Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
About Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Reserve a hotel close to PEI if you're catching a late flight from Orlando to Matecana International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Orlando to Matecana International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Matecana International Airport (PEI) to central Pereira
Matecana International Airport is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Pereira. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
R 3,089 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Matecana International Airport. Return flights start at R 6,606. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Orlando to PEI, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
January is the busiest month for flights from Orlando to Matecana International Airport (PEI). Plan your visit to Pereira in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Orlando to PEI plane ticket departing in September if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Pereira to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Orlando to Matecana International Airport in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Pereira
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Pereira right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Orlando to Matecana International Airport:
Your trip to Pereira should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you won't want to miss include Paisaje Cultural Cafetero, Reserva Natural, Termales de San Vicente and Lugar De Contemplación Monte Tabor.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Pereira, now it's time to explore other corners of Colombia. Journey around 177 kilometres east to Bogota to tick off its top sights. From Teatro Colon Bogota to Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Cali is another must-experience destination in Colombia and is around 177 kilometres southwest of Pereira. No journey is complete without experiencing Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.