Airports in ColombiaAirports in Colombia are undergoing steady renovation and are beginning to offer the standard you would expect. All in all however, I find they leave a bit to be desired, lacking good information and amenities. Basically, they look a bit dated. When I first arrived in 1999 for example, the bathrooms didn't always have toilet paper but thankfully, this is no longer the case... El Dorado International AirportEl Dorado is the largest of the airports in Colombia, just outside of Bogota. It handles international and domestic flights into the capital city and is the largest airport in the country, with the third largest landing field in the world. It's located about 15km west of the capital and now has a new TransMilenio line that connects it to the cities main transportation system.
Personally, I always take a taxi in and out of the city that can take 20-40 minutes depending on traffic. There's an international and domestic terminal that connect by bus but this can be a bit confusing, so be sure to ask for directions. The airport itself is a bit disappointing. They have some fast-food restaurants, duty free shops, ATM machines etc., but for Colombia's major airport, it lacks charm. Jose Maria Cordova International AirportThis airport is located about 45 minutes outside of Medellin in by Rionegro and is the international airport for Medellin. There is however a local airport for domestic flights in the city.
There are direct flights to, among other destinations, Madrid, Miami, New York, Panama City and of course, numerous domestic destinations. The new Avianca route to Madrid is huge step forward. The airport tends to be fairly pleasant with a new restaurant and some fast-food chains in the waiting lounge after check-in. You have the usual choice of ATMs, cafes, travel agents and so on. Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International AirportServing Cali and its suburbs is the third largest of all airports in Colombia, an alternative to Bogota’s airport and others in the country. Its strategic location on close to the west coast of Colombia lets it serve flights that connect North America with South America 24 hours a day throughout the year, something not all secondary airports do in Latin America.Interestingly, Cali has had a direct route to Madrid, well before Medellin caught up. There's an Avianca lounge for its passengers and, for everyone else there’s restaurants, ATM machines and currency exchange services, as well as public phones and Wi-Fi connections. Ernesto Cortissoz International AirportLocated 12 km from Barranquilla this airport serves as an international hub for AIRES and as a secondary hub for Avianca during high season.There's only one terminal with duty-free shops, cafes and restaurants. There are two restricted areas that hold waiting areas for passengers at their flight gates, one for domestic flights and the other one for international flights. Ernesto Cortissoz Airport operates flights to San Andres, Bogota and Medellin airports in Colombia and serves Panama City and Fort Lauderdale Internationally.
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