How to find cheap flights to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Right now, $1,244 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Matecana International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to PEI for $2,226.
Let the deals come to you by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to PEI. We'll keep an eye on it for you, sending notifications when fares go down.
Book as early as possible. You might even be able to find some incredible early bird deals on tickets to Pereira, where Matecana International Airport is located.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of landing cheap flights to Pereira. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and land, as well as different fares.
If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Pereira, consider going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Matecana International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Pereira
May is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight to Pereira.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to PEI that suits your plans and budget.
If you want to experience Pereira at its liveliest, book your flights to PEI for August. Holidaying during peak seasons generally means more to see and do than at other times of the year.
April is the quietest time of year to visit if you're after a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Pereira then.
Check the weather before you travel. February is the warmest time of year in Pereira, averaging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF), August is when temperatures are at their lowest.
February comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With 25 days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Pereira.
The wettest time of year is July. Visit then and you'll likely get around 31 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Matecana International Airport (PEI): What you need to know
Fly to Pereira in a single journey. These are some of the major airlines offering direct flights to Matecana International Airport:
If you want to jet off with the most punctual carrier, book your PEI plane ticket with Copa. Up to 91% of its flights into this airport touch down on schedule.
PEI is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Matecana International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to PEI:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car hire in PEI. Rent your wheels from Green Motion, Localiza or Tu Roll Rent a Car and explore the lesser-explored corners of Pereira.
Flights out of Matecana International Airport reach their destination as scheduled 62% of the time. This percentage shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Matecana International Airport is located in Pereira, Risaralda Department, Colombia.
Getting to central Pereira from Matecana International Airport (PEI)
PEI is located about 6 kilometres from central Pereira.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to PEI, it'll take around 15 minutes to get to the centre.
The right hotel can really level up your trip. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Pereira:
Pereira highlights
Put these leading attractions high on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Pereira:
Paisaje Cultural Cafetero: Offering a memorable introduction to what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.16 kilometres north of the centre.
Lugar De Contemplación Monte Tabor: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A memorable landmark, it's around 6 kilometres north of the heart of Pereira.
How to get to Ibague from Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Off to the nearby city of Ibague? It's about 129 kilometres from PEI. Allow around 3 hours 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling from Matecana International Airport (PEI) to Manizales
Manizales is another city that's easy to reach from Matecana International Airport. It's about 40 kilometres away.
The drive time to Manizales is roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Explore more of Colombia
In the mood to keep exploring? Bogota is a must-do while you're in Colombia. It's about 193 kilometres east of Pereira and features Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria, Teatro Colon Bogota and Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City. The most convenient airport for this city is El Dorado International Airport (BOG).
Cali might just steal the show during your trip to Colombia. You'll find it around 177 kilometres south-west of Pereira. Swing Latino, Cristo Rey and El Retiro Park are visitor favourites. The main point of arrival is Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO).
Make room for new experiences in Medellin, which is roughly 161 kilometres north of Pereira. EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13 all make a strong case for visiting. You can get to this city by flying to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
