How to find cheap flights to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Palonegro International Airport is 633 €. A return plane ticket to BGA right now is 896 €.
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Don't put things off until the last moment. You're more likely to get the best price on tickets to Bucaramanga, where Palonegro International Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of scoring cheap flights to Bucaramanga. This will give you more options for where to start and end your trip, along with different prices.
If you're not in a hurry to get to Bucaramanga, consider making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Palonegro International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Bucaramanga
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Bucaramanga is typically May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to BGA, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
February is the most popular month for flights to BGA. Visit then if you're eager to see Bucaramanga at its busiest and best.
Travel in December if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Bucaramanga are generally more affordable.
With averages of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF), February is when Bucaramanga is warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your time here.
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 9ºC (48ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January often brings more sun than cloud. With 13 days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Bucaramanga.
The wettest time of year is May. Travel then and you can expect to get around 27 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Palonegro International Airport (BGA): What you need to know
Fly to Bucaramanga in a single journey. These are some of the top airlines that offer direct flights to Palonegro International Airport:
Think about booking your BGA plane ticket with Copa. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 94% of flights into this hub arriving when expected.
The timezone at BGA is UTC-5.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Palonegro International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to BGA:
Palonegro International Airport has an on-time rating of 73%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be useful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Palonegro International Airport is located in Bucaramanga, Santander Department, Colombia.
Getting to central Bucaramanga from Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
Central Bucaramanga is about 31 kilometres from BGA.
After touching down from your flight to BGA, the drive to the centre takes around 40 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you'd like to stay close to the action in Bucaramanga, book a room at one of these comfortable hotels:
Bucaramanga highlights
Hop off your flight to Bucaramanga and find your way to these must-see attractions:
Catedral de la Sagrada Familia: An ideal place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 0.16 kilometres southeast of the city centre.
Canon Del Chicamocha: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A top landmark, it's around 3 kilometres southeast of the centre of Bucaramanga.
How to get to Barrancabermeja from Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
The nearby city of Barrancabermeja is about 105 kilometres from BGA. Heading to the centre by ride-share or taxi usually takes around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Travelling from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to Piedecuesta
If Piedecuesta is where you're going, it's around 21 kilometres from Palonegro International Airport.
It'll take you 45 minutes or so to drive to Piedecuesta.
Explore more of Colombia
There's a whole lot more of Colombia begging to be explored. Around 290 kilometres south of Bucaramanga, head for Bogota. On the must-do list? Start with Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota. The city's nearest major airport is Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG).
Medellin is another place that's too good to skip while you're in Colombia. You'll find it roughly 274 kilometres west of Bucaramanga. EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13 are major draws. The main point of arrival is Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE).
Make room for one more stop with Cucuta, which is roughly 113 kilometres northeast of Bucaramanga. Nacional Park, El Malecón Cúcuta and Cristo Rey monument are reasons to go. You can get to this city by catching a flight to Cucuta Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC).
