GIR Santiago Vila Airport
Santiago Vila Airport (GIR) serves Bogotá, about 90 km southwest of Bogotá. 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.
Santiago Vila Airport — facts & history
We pulled Santiago Vila Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 858 passengers in 2021, against a peak of 2,773 in 2016.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from Santiago Vila Airport to Bogotá
The airport is about 90 km southwest of Bogotá, about 92 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: $137275–$218025.
Tipping: Round up; not required.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~64 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~92 min | $137275–$218025 | |
| Private transfer | ~92 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~92 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From GIR 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.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salento | 95 km | 99 min | $148750–$236250 |
Which way suits you from Santiago Vila Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$137275–$218025 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 Girardot ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Santiago Vila 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.
Hotels near Santiago Vila Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
Rates in Girardot shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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Answers to your questions
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About this page
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026