Why go
- City in Andes Region, Colombia.
- Served by Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport (ULQ).
History
Armenia is the capital of Quindío Department in the South American country of Colombia. Armenia is a medium-sized city and part of the "coffee axis" along with Pereira and Manizales. It is one of the main centers of the national economy and of the Colombian coffee growing axis. As a result, the historic center of Armenia was named as part of the "Coffee Cultural Landscape" of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Copa Airlines CM (Embraer 190, 318, A319, A320, ATR 72) · 3 routes: Bogota, Panama City*, San Andres Island*
- LAN Airlines LA (A320, Dash 8-200) · 2 routes: Bogota*, Medellin*
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (318, A319, A320, ATR 72) · 1 route: Bogota
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- LAN Airlines LA (Dash 8-200) · 2 routes: Bogota*, Medellin*
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (ATR 72) · 1 route: Bogota
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (318, A319, A320, ATR 72) · 1 route: Bogota
- Spirit Airlines NK (A319) · 1 route: Fort Lauderdale
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport (ULQ); 37 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: IBE has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Bogota, Medellin).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Armenia, Colombia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.