Mérida to Bucaramanga flights
Bucaramanga lies 269 km (167 mi) south-west of Mérida, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Mérida | Bucaramanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 300,000 | 581,130 |
| Elevation | 1,389 m (4,557 ft) | 1,010 m (3,314 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | VIG, 56 km out | BGA, 7 km out |
Clocks in Bucaramanga are 1 h behind Mérida right now, so a 1 h 6 min journey lands only 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bucaramanga
Crossing from Venezuela into Colombia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Mérida
Mérida is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (VIG), 56 km (35 mi) from the centre, whose 10,645-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Bucaramanga
Bucaramanga is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Palonegro Airport (BGA), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,381 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Yariguíes Airport (EJA, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palonegro Airport (regional) | BGA | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,381 ft | 3,897 ft |
| Yariguíes Airport (regional) | EJA | 77 km (48 mi) | 5,905 ft | 412 ft |
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Staying in Bucaramanga
Our booking partner lists 243 places to stay in Bucaramanga. Of the 106 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (73), and 4 are five-star. Across 51 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 25,622 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bucaramanga from Mérida?
269 km (167 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Bucaramanga by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Bucaramanga?
Bucaramanga is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
Which airports are used for Mérida to Bucaramanga flights?
Typically Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (VIG) to Palonegro Airport (BGA); Bucaramanga also has EJA.
What currency do I need in Bucaramanga?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Bucaramanga?
Our booking partner lists 243 places to stay in Bucaramanga, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.