Flying from El Yopal Airport (EYP) to Palonegro International Airport (BGA): what you need to know
El Yopal and Bucaramanga share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EYP to BGA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from El Yopal Airport to Palonegro International Airport. El Dorado International Airport is a popular stopover on the EYP to BGA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Yopal Airport (EYP) to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
C$84 is the lowest price for a one-way El Yopal Airport to Palonegro International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$171. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EYP to BGA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from El Yopal Airport to Palonegro International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from El Yopal Airport to Palonegro International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about El Yopal Airport (EYP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of El Yopal Airport, data shows 54.65% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to El Yopal Airport from central El Yopal, it takes around 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel near EYP? If you're catching an early flight from El Yopal Airport to Palonegro International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
Book a hotel close to BGA if you're catching a late El Yopal Airport to Palonegro International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Palonegro International Airport rental car and explore Bucaramanga and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Sixt and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Palonegro International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to central Bucaramanga
Palonegro International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Bucaramanga. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
July is the busiest month for flights from El Yopal Airport to Palonegro International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Bucaramanga in April.
When booking your flight from El Yopal Airport to Palonegro International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Bucaramanga, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from EYP to BGA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bucaramanga. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Around 290 kilometres west of Bucaramanga, Medellin is another favourite stop in Colombia. Start your sightseeing at Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.