Cheap Flights to Colombia
Flights to Colombia in 2021
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop |
| Average price | ₱81,516 | Average for round-trip flights in January 2021 |
| Round-trip from | ₱54,248 | From Manila to Bogotá |
When is the best time to book a flight to Colombia?
Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Colombia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Colombia?
The cheapest flights to Colombia are usually found when departing on a Thursday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Friday.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Colombia?
At the moment, flights in the afternoon are likely to offer the best value for money for your Colombia trip. A flight at noon will more often than not be of higher cost.
Step into the storybook that is Colombia. From its ancient burial sites to skyscraper cities overflowing with Spanish-inspired music and Cuban cuisine, no matter where your flight to Colombia takes you, there will undoubtedly be a story to tell. Colombia’s white-washed hillside homes and national parks serve as the backdrop for 26th-largest nation in the world, and the fourth-largest country in South America. It’s no secret however, that Colombia has seen its share of turmoil. Despite the country’s reputation for drug trafficking and ongoing civil conflict, Colombia remains today one of the top economic forces in South America. Look past the occasional political struggle that Colombia endures with its neighbours and you’ll see a country lush with natural wildlife, miles of beaches, unique shopping and of course, salsa dancing.
Travellers booking flights to Colombia won’t be disappointed. There are more than 200 festivals and events throughout the year that vary in length from one day to one month. Some of the biggest events include Carnaval de Blancos y Negros (Pasto; January), Semana Santa (Holy Week; Popayán and Mompós; March or April), Feria de las Flores (Medellín; August) and Carnaval de Barranquilla (Barranquilla; February or March). If the fiestas don’t thrill you, just relax and enjoy the scenery.
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Colombia climate
Colombia is mostly tropical and wet. It really has no dry season, but summer typically sees the most rainfall. Coastal lowlands have high temperatures and humidity all the time. Rainfall can average 10cm each year. The mountain areas are cooler and weather conditions vary depending on the altitude, the topography and the winds.
When is the best time to fly to Colombia?
Peak Season:
December through February is peak season, which is the dry season.
Off Season:
The weather is relatively good throughout the year so travelling at off-peak season can save money on prices and should still find warm temperatures.
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Getting around Colombia
Domestic flights are the most convenient and also the safest way to get around the country. There are services from a number of airlines; the biggest two are Avianca and SAM. Colombia has one of the best developed airline networks of all South American countries.
Be cautious with all other types of transport. There is no train service in the country, but there are various different types of bus and taxis that service all the main towns. Check the route you plan to travel before you set off and secure all your possessions.
For a bit of adventure, take a cargo boat along the Magdalena River. This is a slow way to travel, but offers views of the country you wouldn’t otherwise be able to see.
