Flying from Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) to Barranquilla Airport (BAQ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Bucaramanga Airport to Barranquilla Airport.
Bucaramanga and Barranquilla share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Every week, there are three Bucaramanga Airport to Barranquilla Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your BGA to BAQ flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Copa Airlines Colombia offers direct flights from Bucaramanga Airport to Barranquilla Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Barranquilla — and maybe even more of Colombia if you have time.
Most travelers choose to fly with Copa Airlines Colombia on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucaramanga Airport to Barranquilla Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BGA and BAQ:
Bogota Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
Handy information about Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)
73% of flights that leave from Bucaramanga Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Bucaramanga Airport is around 31 kilometers from central Bucaramanga. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BGA? If you've booked an early flight from Bucaramanga Airport to Barranquilla Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Barranquilla Airport (BAQ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bucaramanga Airport to Barranquilla Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BAQ instead:
Grab a Barranquilla Airport rental car and explore Barranquilla and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Barranquilla Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Barranquilla Airport (BAQ) to central Barranquilla
Barranquilla Airport is approximately 11 kilometers from the center of Barranquilla. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barranquilla Airport (BAQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Bucaramanga Airport to Barranquilla Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Barranquilla based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Barranquilla is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Bucaramanga Airport to Barranquilla Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BGA to BAQ sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
You've seen Barranquilla, now it's time to explore other parts of Colombia. Journey about 97 kilometers south-west to Cartagena to check off its must-visit sights. From Walls of Cartagena to Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Cucuta is another well-known destination in Colombia and is around 434 kilometers south-east of Barranquilla. No trip is complete without visiting Nacional Park, El Malecón Cúcuta and Cristo Rey monument.
