Flying from Pereira Airport (PEI) to Monteria Airport (MTR): what you need to know
Your PEI to MTR flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Pereira Airport to Monteria Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PEI and MTR:
Bogota Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
Handy information about Pereira Airport (PEI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pereira Airport, data shows 69% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Pereira Airport from central Pereira, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near PEI? If you've booked an early flight from Pereira Airport to Monteria Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Monteria Airport (MTR)
Stay within a short transfer of arrivals if you're landing on a late Pereira Airport to Monteria Airport flight. Casa Finca La Catalina is a comfortable option near MTR. Or check in and recharge your batteries at Casa Finca La Catalina - Tu Escape Cerca de la Ciudad before heading to your final destination.
Venture beyond Monteria and discover places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up a Monteria Airport rental car from Localiza.
Booking your vehicle from Monteria Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Monteria Airport (MTR)
December is the busiest month for flights from Pereira Airport to Monteria Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Monteria in March.
The warmest month in Monteria is February, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Pereira Airport to Monteria Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PEI to MTR in November. Average temperatures are between 22ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Monteria. Around 499 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Medellin is another must-experience destination in Colombia and is around 274 kilometres south of Monteria. No journey is complete without a visit to EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.