Travelling from Pereira Airport (PEI) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA): what you need to know
Bucaramanga's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Pereira.
Leave plenty of time to make your PEI to BGA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Pereira Airport to Bucaramanga Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between PEI and BGA:
Bogota Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Cartagena Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pereira Airport (PEI) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Pereira Airport to Bucaramanga Airport flight is R 814. A round-trip fare is currently R 1,514. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from PEI to BGA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Pereira Airport to Bucaramanga Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Pereira Airport (PEI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pereira Airport, 69% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Pereira to Pereira Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Pereira Airport to Bucaramanga Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to PEI:
Arriving at Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)
If you're coming in on a late Pereira Airport to Bucaramanga Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near BGA:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Bucaramanga Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Sixt or Alamo and explore beyond Bucaramanga's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Bucaramanga Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) to central Bucaramanga
Bucaramanga Airport to central Bucaramanga has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)
December is the busiest month for flights from Pereira Airport to Bucaramanga Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Bucaramanga in March.
The warmest month in Bucaramanga is February, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Pereira Airport to Bucaramanga Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PEI to BGA in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Bucaramanga. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Around 290 kilometres west of Bucaramanga, Medellin is another essential stop in Colombia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.