Travelling from Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) to Pereira Airport (PEI): what you need to know
Bucaramanga and Pereira share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Your BGA to PEI flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucaramanga Airport to Pereira Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BGA and PEI:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) to Pereira Airport (PEI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bucaramanga Airport to Pereira Airport flight is $62. A round-trip ticket right now is $127. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from BGA to PEI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bucaramanga Airport to Pereira Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bucaramanga Airport to Pereira Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)
73% of flights that take off from Bucaramanga Airport make it to their destination on time.
Bucaramanga Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Bucaramanga. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near BGA? If you're boarding an early flight from Bucaramanga Airport to Pereira Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Pereira Airport (PEI)
Book a hotel close to PEI if you're catching a late Bucaramanga Airport to Pereira Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Pereira Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Localiza or Tu Roll Rent a Car and see more of Pereira and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Pereira Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Pereira Airport (PEI)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Bucaramanga Airport to Pereira Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Pereira. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Pereira is September, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Bucaramanga Airport to Pereira Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BGA to PEI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Pereira. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Cali is another standout destination in Colombia and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Pereira. No trip is complete without a visit to Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.