Why go
- Capital district of Atlántico Department, Colombia.
- Served by Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ).
History
Barranquilla is the capital district of the Atlántico department in Colombia. It is located near the Caribbean Sea and is the largest city and third port in the Caribbean coast region; as of 2018, it had a population of 1,206,319, making it Colombia's fourth-most populous city after Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (318, A320, A319) · 4 routes: Bogota, Cali, Miami, Rio Negro
- Copa Airlines CM (Embraer 190, 318, A320) · 3 routes: Bogota, Panama City, San Andres Island*
- LAN Airlines LA (A320) · 1 route: Bogota*
- United Airlines UA (318, A320) · 1 route: Miami*
- US Airways US (318, A320) · 1 route: Miami
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.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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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 Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BAQ has direct flights to 6 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Bogota, Miami, Cali, Panama City, Rio Negro…). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Grupo Coremar - Palermo Sociedad Portuaria, 4.9 km); routes include Riobus.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Barranquilla, Colombia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.