Flying from Washington DC to Matecana International Airport (PEI): What you need to know
Pereira (where Matecana International Airport is located) and Washington DC share the UTC-5 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to PEI, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Whether you want to discover a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to PEI.
Located around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Washington DC to Matecana International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Matecana International Airport. Check out these connections between Washington Dulles International Airport and PEI:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can arrive at IAD from central Washington DC in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to PEI flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77%.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Whether just for an hour or two or a few days, a stopover can make your journey feel a little easier. When flying out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), you can book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Matecana International Airport (PEI) stopping at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
The journey time to BWI from central Washington DC is around 50 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Washington DC to Matecana International Airport flight:
Flights that leave from BWI arrive at their destination within the expected time frame 77% of the time.
About Matecana International Airport (PEI)
If you have a late flight from Washington DC to Matecana International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near PEI:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Matecana International Airport flight.
Getting from Matecana International Airport (PEI) to central Pereira
Matecana International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Pereira. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
At the moment, 173 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Matecana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 389 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Washington DC to PEI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Washington DC to Matecana International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Washington DC to Matecana International Airport (PEI). January is the most popular month to visit Pereira. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
The warmest month in Pereira is September, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to PEI plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Matecana International Airport in August when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Pereira
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Matecana International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Pereira:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Paisaje Cultural Cafetero, Reserva Natural, Termales de San Vicente and Lugar De Contemplación Monte Tabor are top sights which should be on any well-planned Pereira itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Pereira. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Cali is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 177 kilometres southwest of Pereira. No trip is complete without dropping by Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.