Colombia Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Colombia

Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.

Bogotá is the capital of Colombia. Plan air travel around the airport and operating airline shown on your ticket, together with the applicable border requirements.

Capital
Bogotá
Currency
Colombian Peso / COP
Common language
CLDR territory-language data records commonly used languages including Spanish, Nheengatu. Usage varies by region; CLDR population figures are estimates.
Time
IANA time zone America/Bogota (UTC-5, no daylight saving time); confirm local times on your itinerary

Major airports in Colombia

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Airlines for travel in Colombia

An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.

Airlines, codes, key hubs and networks for travel in Colombia
AirlineCodeKey hubsNetwork
aviancaAVBOG / MDE / SAL / UIO / CLO / GUA / SJO / CTG / GYE / JFK / MIA / PEIThe airline provides airport-counter purchase of additional checked baggage. Check the pieces and charges relevant to your booking.

How to travel around Colombia by air

What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.

Flying between cities in Colombia

  • Distinguish avianca counter fees from required counter handling
    avianca states that counter check-in carries an additional charge for Basic and Light fares, while bookings involving special services, special baggage, pets or minors require counter handling. Follow the conditions for your domestic booking and complete any required staff checks.

Arriving from another country

  • Use official CheckMig to preload trip information
    Migración Colombia’s CheckMig lets national and foreign travellers planning to enter or leave Colombia preload trip information. Consult the official guidance for your itinerary; preloading information should not be treated as a guarantee of entry eligibility or approval.

Popular cities to visit in Colombia

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International routes to Colombia

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Popular international flight routes to Colombia
RouteArrival airportRegion
MIA to BOGBOGUS
MAD to BOGBOGES
MIA to MDEMDEUS

Before you fly to Colombia

Complete these checks before departure.

Check the Rionegro location before travelling to MDE

The airport operator lists José María Córdova International Airport in Rionegro, Antioquia. Match MDE to the actual airport address when booking transport and allow time for the journey rather than entering only a city name.

Explore Colombia travel information

Continue to detailed pages for cities, airports, airlines and routes.

Colombia flight and airport FAQs

What is CheckMig used for?

The immigration authority describes it as a tool for national and foreign travellers entering or leaving Colombia to preload trip information. Check the official requirements for your itinerary.

Which location should I check for MDE?

The operator lists José María Córdova International Airport in Rionegro, Antioquia. Check that specific location when booking transport.