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BUN Gerardo Tobar López Airport

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Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN) serves Cali, about 70 km northwest of Cali. 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.

IATABUN
ICAOSKBU
ServesCali
From centre68 km
Non-stop1
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Elevation15 m

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The airport in numbers

Gerardo Tobar López Airport — facts & history

We pulled Gerardo Tobar López Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 8,025 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 15,417 in 2018.

Passengers / year
8,025
as of 2022
Peak traffic
15,417
in 2018
Elevation
15 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2004–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Gerardo Tobar López Airport to Cali

The airport is about 70 km northwest of Cali, about 71 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: $107134–$170154.

Tipping: Round up; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~50 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~71 min$107134–$170154
Private transfer~71 minfixed upfront
Car rental~71 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Gerardo Tobar López Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$107134–$170154 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 Buenaventura ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Gerardo Tobar López Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: SATENA · Avianca

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Gerardo Tobar López 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 Gerardo Tobar López Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Gerardo Tobar López Airport to the centre of Cali?
No rail. Bogotá (BOG), Medellín, Cartagena: an official taxi or an app. The airport is about 70 km northwest of Cali, about 71 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Gerardo Tobar López Airport to Cali?
Roughly $107134–$170154 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Gerardo Tobar López 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 Gerardo Tobar López Airport to Cali?
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 Gerardo Tobar López 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 Gerardo Tobar López Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Bogota. 2 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 Gerardo Tobar López 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 Gerardo Tobar López Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Gerardo Tobar López 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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