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Popayan Arrivals and Departures Arrivals and Departures

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Distance to Popayan0.9km
Distance to Genagra2.1km
Most popular destinationBogota

About Popayan Airport

  • Popayan Airport is a main airport for Popayan and is located in Cauca Department.

  • The airport connects the wider area, with passengers from nearby Pitalito and Puerto Tejada also relying on it for flights.

  • Avianca is one of the top airlines at Popayan Airport worth knowing before you book.

  • Jetting out of Popayan and want some travel inspiration? Flights from Popayan Airport can take you direct to in-demand destinations like Bogota.

  • July, September, and December are the busiest months at Guillermo León Valencia Airport. July aligns with mid-year school holidays in Colombia, drawing family travel, while December brings strong domestic arrivals tied to the Christmas and New Year holiday season. September typically sees a secondary uptick as travel resumes after a quieter August.

  • March, June, and November are the quietest months at Guillermo León Valencia Airport. March falls in a shoulder period between the holiday season and mid-year break, while June sits just ahead of the busy July peak. November sees softer demand as travellers await the upcoming December holiday period.

How to get from Popayan Airport to Popayan

  • If you book a rideshare service or a taxi, the drive from Popayan Airport into Popayan usually takes around 10 minutes, depending on traffic.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Popayan Airport from Popayan

  • It usually takes around 10 minutes to go from the centre of Popayan to the airport by taxi.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

Popayan Airport facilities

  • Popayan Airport has one main terminal.

Where to stay near Popayan Airport

  • Hotel Boutique Confort Suites works well when your flight to Popayan Airport has you landing late or leaving early. It's around 0.64 kilometres away and features a shower, Wi-Fi, and a first aid room.

  • Roughly 2 kilometres from the airport, Hotel Dann Monasterio is another option nearby. A banqueting service, internet access, and shuttle services are among its amenities.

  • Hotel San Martin Popayan also cuts down the transfer time when you're flying in or out. It's about 2 kilometres away and includes an airport shuttle, a 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi, and more.

Car rental options near Popayan Airport

  • If Popayan is where your journey starts, consider picking up a car rental at Popayan Airport.

Popayan Airport FAQs

Yes, Avianca operates to and from both Popayan Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Clic Air operates to and from both Popayan Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Satena operates to and from both Popayan Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Currently, there don’t seem to be any car hire pick-up points near to Popayan Airport’s Arrivals or Departures.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Popayan Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Popayan Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Popayan Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Popayan Airport’s departure lounge.

Hotel Santa Marta Centro Histórico is the highest-rated hotel near Popayan Airport, just 1.1km away. Other great hotels nearby include Hotel la Plazuela (0.9km from the airport), and Hotel San Martin Popayan (1.4km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Popayan Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Popayan Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Popayan Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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