Flights to Barranquilla
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Barranquilla is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG, 99 km), Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR, 62 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | BAQ | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,842 ft | 98 ft |
| Rafael Nuñez International Airport | CTG | 99 km (62 mi) | 8,530 ft | 4 ft |
| Simón Bolívar International Airport (regional) | SMR | 62 km (39 mi) | 5,577 ft | 22 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,842 ft, BAQ handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 98 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Barranquilla
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barranquilla to Bogotá | Colombia | 711 km (442 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Barranquilla to Caracas | Venezuela | 865 km (537 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Barranquilla to Quito | Ecuador | 1,312 km (815 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Barranquilla to Cali | Colombia | 860 km (534 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Barranquilla to Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 986 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Barranquilla to Medellín | Colombia | 532 km (331 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Barranquilla to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 348 km (216 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Barranquilla to Valencia | Venezuela | 747 km (464 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Barranquilla to Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 601 km (374 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Barranquilla to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 882 km (548 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Barranquilla to Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 1,040 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Barranquilla to Ciudad Guayana | Venezuela | 1,362 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Barranquilla to Managua | Nicaragua | 1,256 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Barranquilla to Kingston | Jamaica | 811 km (504 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Barranquilla to Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 1,392 km (865 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Barranquilla to Barcelona | Venezuela | 1,107 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Barranquilla to Cúcuta | Colombia | 422 km (262 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Barranquilla to Santo Domingo Oeste | Dominican Republic | 982 km (610 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Barranquilla to Santo Domingo Este | Dominican Republic | 990 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Barranquilla to Soacha | Colombia | 713 km (443 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Barranquilla to Maturín | Venezuela | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Barranquilla to Bucaramanga | Colombia | 465 km (289 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Barranquilla to Guangzhou | China | 16,125 km (10,020 mi) | about 21 h 25 min |
| Barranquilla to Shenzhen | China | 16,166 km (10,045 mi) | about 21 h 29 min |
| Barranquilla to Lagos | Nigeria | 8,586 km (5,335 mi) | about 11 h 45 min |
| Barranquilla to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 17,587 km (10,928 mi) | about 23 h 18 min |
| Barranquilla to Mumbai | India | 15,145 km (9,411 mi) | about 20 h 10 min |
| Barranquilla to Mexico City | Mexico | 2,773 km (1,723 mi) | about 4 h 18 min |
| Barranquilla to Karachi | Pakistan | 14,268 km (8,865 mi) | about 19 h 3 min |
| Barranquilla to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 15,836 km (9,840 mi) | about 21 h 3 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Barranquilla?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 mi). The others, CTG, SMR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BAQ from Barranquilla city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Barranquilla on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.