Flying from Matecana International Airport (PEI) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ): what you need to know
Pereira and Barranquilla are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your PEI to BAQ flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Matecana International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between PEI and BAQ include:
El Dorado International Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Matecana International Airport (PEI) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
Currently, R 645 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Matecana International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,267. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from PEI to BAQ, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Matecana International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PEI to BAQ.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Matecana International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Matecana International Airport (PEI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Matecana International Airport, 61.6% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Matecana International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Pereira. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near PEI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Matecana International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
If you're landing on a late Matecana International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BAQ:
Follow your own route with an Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Alamo and see more of Barranquilla and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to central Barranquilla
From Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, Barranquilla is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Matecana International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Barranquilla based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Matecana International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport for April if you'd like to explore Barranquilla during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PEI to BAQ in January if you want to travel in 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. Journey around 97 kilometres south-west to Cartagena to check off its leading attractions. From Walled City of Cartagena to Museo del Oro Zenu and La Popa Monastery, your itinerary will be busy.
Cucuta is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Barranquilla. No trip is complete without a visit to Plaza Parque Santander, Malecon and Brinki's DYSANTY.