Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Palonegro International Airport (BGA): what you need to know
Bucaramanga's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Bucaramanga 16 hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you catch your SYD to BGA flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
Currently, 908 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Palonegro International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.390 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to BGA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Palonegro International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SYD to BGA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Palonegro International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to SYD:
Arriving at Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
If you're getting in on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Palonegro International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near BGA:
Go where the road takes you with a Palonegro International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Sixt or Alamo and find adventure across Bucaramanga and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Palonegro International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to central Bucaramanga
Palonegro International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Bucaramanga. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Palonegro International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Bucaramanga in April.
Before locking in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Palonegro International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Bucaramanga, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to BGA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bucaramanga. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Medellin is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 290 kilometres west of Bucaramanga. No journey is complete without a visit to Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.