Flights to Manizales
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Manizales is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is La Nubia Airport (MZL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,835 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Matecaña International Airport (PEI, 38 km), El Eden Airport (AXM, 74 km), Perales Airport (IBE, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Nubia Airport (regional) | MZL | 6 km (4 mi) | 4,835 ft | 6,871 ft |
| Matecaña International Airport (regional) | PEI | 38 km (24 mi) | 6,627 ft | 4,416 ft |
| El Eden Airport (regional) | AXM | 74 km (46 mi) | 7,045 ft | 3,990 ft |
| Perales Airport (regional) | IBE | 83 km (52 mi) | 5,905 ft | 2,999 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 4,835 ft, MZL handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 6,871 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Manizales
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manizales to Bogotá | Colombia | 166 km (103 mi) | about 58 min |
| Manizales to Caracas | Venezuela | 1,125 km (699 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Manizales to Quito | Ecuador | 678 km (421 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Manizales to Guayaquil | Ecuador | 943 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Manizales to Cali | Colombia | 214 km (133 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Manizales to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 754 km (468 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Manizales to Valencia | Venezuela | 1,002 km (623 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Manizales to Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 876 km (545 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Manizales to Barranquilla | Colombia | 661 km (411 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Manizales to Ciudad Guayana | Venezuela | 1,467 km (911 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Manizales to Managua | Nicaragua | 1,418 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Manizales to Kingston | Jamaica | 1,445 km (898 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Manizales to Cartagena | Colombia | 593 km (368 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Manizales to Barcelona | Venezuela | 1,319 km (819 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Manizales to Cúcuta | Colombia | 458 km (285 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Manizales to Soacha | Colombia | 153 km (95 mi) | about 57 min |
| Manizales to Maturín | Venezuela | 1,455 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Manizales to Cuenca | Ecuador | 966 km (601 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Manizales to Piura | Peru | 1,275 km (792 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Manizales to Chiclayo | Peru | 1,402 km (871 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Manizales to Bucaramanga | Colombia | 349 km (217 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Manizales to Santa Marta | Colombia | 701 km (436 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Manizales to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 10,141 km (6,301 mi) | about 13 h 45 min |
| Manizales to Lagos | Nigeria | 8,722 km (5,419 mi) | about 11 h 56 min |
| Manizales to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 18,232 km (11,329 mi) | about 24 h 7 min |
| Manizales to Jakarta | Indonesia | 19,725 km (12,257 mi) | about 26 h 2 min |
| Manizales to Bengaluru | India | 16,430 km (10,209 mi) | about 21 h 49 min |
| Manizales to Hyderabad | India | 16,220 km (10,078 mi) | about 21 h 33 min |
| Manizales to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 7,913 km (4,917 mi) | about 10 h 54 min |
| Manizales to Singapore | Singapore | 19,305 km (11,995 mi) | about 25 h 30 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 Manizales?
La Nubia Airport (MZL) is the closest large airport at 6 km (4 mi). The others, PEI, AXM, IBE, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MZL from Manizales city centre?
6 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Manizales 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.