Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Pereira Airport (PEI): what you need to know
Pereira's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Pereira six hours behind Madrid.
To ensure you catch your MAD to PEI flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Pereira Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MAD and PEI:
Bogota Airport
Lima Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights leaving Madrid Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Central Madrid to Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Madrid Airport to Pereira Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Pereira Airport (PEI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Madrid Airport to Pereira Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PEI instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Pereira Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Localiza or Tu Roll Rent a Car and explore beyond Pereira's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Pereira Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Pereira Airport (PEI) to central Pereira
Pereira Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Pereira. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Pereira Airport (PEI)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Pereira Airport is April, while December is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Pereira based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Madrid Airport to Pereira Airport for September if you want to explore Pereira during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to PEI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Pereira, now it's time to discover more of Colombia. Journey around 177 kilometres east to Bogota to tick off its leading attractions. From Teatro Colon Bogota to Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Cali is another well-known destination in Colombia and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Pereira. No journey is complete without a visit to Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.