How to get to Barranquilla

Airplane

How to get to Barranquilla by plane?Here is an overview of the direct international and domestig flights:(Updated July 2025)

North America
From Canada, there are no direct flights to Barranquilla.

United States

• Miami (MIA): with American Airlines and Avianca, offering year-round direct flights.
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) there is a seasonal flight from July through November, operated by Spirit Airlines. 

Europe
There are no direct flight to Barranquilla. However, if you want to combine a trip to Baranquilla, with a Carribean vacation, you can fly directly from Amsterdam to Curaçao with KLM and contintue to Barranquilla with EZ air (2 hours). You can also fly to Panama and take a direct flight to Barranquilla.

Central America

• Panama City (PTY): Copa Airlines provides direct flights and Wingo offers direct flights from
• Balboa (BLB) with Wingo

Caribbean

• Willemstad, Curaçao: Non-stop flights operated by Z Air.
• Kralendijk, Bonaire: FlexFlight has announced direct flights starting in September 2025.

South America
There are no direct flights to Barranquilla within South America. 

Domestic flights within Colombia include: 

• Bogotá (Wingo Air, Avianca, Latam)
• Medellín (Avianca, Latam)
• Cali (Avianca, Latam)
• San Andres (Wingo Air)
• Perreira (Avianca)

Tip: Consider flying into nearby airports such as Santa Marta (SMR) or Cartagena (CTG), which are approximately 65 km and 95 km away from Barranquilla. There are many minibuses daily that do the ride between these destinations. Barranquilla can be easily added to a round trip on the Carribbean coast of Colombia. Check the trip we made from Barranquilla to Santa Marta. 

Transportation from the international airport

Aeropuerto Internacional Ernesto Cortissoz, (BAQ)
Barranquilla’s airport is 12 km from downtown. You can choose the following means of transportation to get to your hotel in Barranquilla.

Taxi
You can catch a taxi outside at the official taxi stand or at the desk within the airport at the baggage claim. 

The cost of a taxi from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Barranquilla’s city center varies based on several factors, including the specific destination within the city, time of day, and the type of taxi service chosen. 

• Standard fare: Around COP 26,000 to COP 32,000 (about $6.50 to $8 USD)

• Travel Time: Around 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic

• Payment: Primarily cash in Colombian pesos

• Tip: It’s advisable to agree on the fare before starting your journey.

Shuttle service hotel
You can also arrange a shuttle service through your hotel, which will be waiting for you at the appointed time. We paid COP55,000 ($14) for a Duster service to our hotel in Riomar. A Duster is a very comfortable SUV. After about half an hour we were at our hotel in Riomar. If you stay in El Prado, it’s closer to the airport and the ride will take about 20 minutes.

Pre-booked private taxi
A private pre-booked transfer that you can book in advance online, is also very relaxing. You have already arranged the payment, you will get contact details of the driver/car in advance, and just need to get in. Therefore the most efficient option to travel from Barranquilla . You can book a private cab from 20$.

Bus Transportation