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BAQ Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport

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Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) serves Barranquilla, about 9 km south of Barranquilla. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABAQ
ICAOSKBQ
ServesBarranquilla
From centre9 km
Non-stop6
Airlines5
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Elevation30 m

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The airport in numbers

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3.0M passengers in 2022.

Passengers / year
3.0M
as of 2022
Elevation
30 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2004–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Barranquilla

The airport is about 9 km south of Barranquilla, about 18 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No rail. Bogotá (BOG), Medellín, Cartagena: an official taxi or an app.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official 'taxi' desk (they give a slip with a number), or Uber/DiDi/Cabify (common). Estimated fare to the centre: $16864–$26784.

Tipping: Round up; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~18 min$16864–$26784
Private transfer~18 minfixed upfront
Car rental~18 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From BAQ to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Santa Marta75 km79 min$118150–$187650
Cartagena95 km100 min$148750–$236250
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$16864–$26784 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Barranquilla ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 6 destinations, operated by 5 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Avianca · Copa Airlines · LAN Airlines · United Airlines · US Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Barranquilla shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to the centre of Barranquilla?
No rail. Bogotá (BOG), Medellín, Cartagena: an official taxi or an app. The airport is about 9 km south of Barranquilla, about 18 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Barranquilla?
Roughly $16864–$26784 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official 'taxi' desk (they give a slip with a number), or Uber/DiDi/Cabify (common).
What's the cheapest way from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Barranquilla?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail. Bogotá (BOG), Medellín, Cartagena: an official taxi or an app.
Can I get from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail. Bogotá (BOG), Medellín, Cartagena: an official taxi or an app. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
About 6 destinations, including Bogota, Miami, San Andres Island, Panama City. 5 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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