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Thu, Aug 6
Johannesburg JNBBucaramanga BGA
£601
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Wed, Aug 5
Johannesburg JNBBucaramanga BGA
£602
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Thu, Aug 6
Johannesburg JNBBucaramanga BGA
£733
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Tue, Aug 4
Johannesburg JNBBucaramanga BGA
£736
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£738
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Wed, Aug 5 – Mon, Aug 10
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£1,392
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Wed, Aug 5 – Tue, Aug 11
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Johannesburg JNBBucaramanga BGA
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Johannesburg JNBBucaramanga BGA
£1,444
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Johannesburg JNBBucaramanga BGA
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How much do flights to Bucaramanga cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£601

Cheapest round-trip

£1,392

Average round-trip

£1,595

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Avianca

Getting from Bucaramanga's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or shared shuttle.

Bucaramanga is served by Palonegro International Airport (BGA), located approximately 25 km west of the city center. The airport offers various airport transfers to city center destinations including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours when the winding mountain road can experience congestion.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

$45,000 – $60,000; COP 45,000–60,000 (USD 11–15); fixed rate to city center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and reliability

30-50 min

$35,000 – $55,000; COP 35,000–55,000 (USD 9–14); varies with demand

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

45-70 min

$3,000 – $5,000; COP 3,000–5,000 (USD 0.75–1.25); requires transfer

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-60 min

$8,000 – $15,000; COP 8,000–15,000 (USD 2–4); shared with other passengers

when full (traffic dependent)

affordable shared transport

30-45 min

$80,000 – $120,000; COP 80,000–120,000 (USD 20–30); pre-booked service

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and pre-arranged pickup

30-50 min

$80,000 – $200,000; COP 80,000–200,000 (USD 20–50) per day; plus fuel

airport rental desks (traffic dependent)

flexibility and regional travel

Notes:

  • Prices in COP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The road from the airport to Bucaramanga is mountainous with curves; journey times vary significantly with traffic.
  • Official airport taxis operate with fixed rates displayed at the terminal exit.
  • Ride-hailing apps are widely used but pickup may require walking to designated areas outside the terminal.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Bucaramanga

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Palonegro International
Average flights per week
335
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Bucaramanga

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
South African AirwaysSAASANo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Bucaramanga

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January23°C13°C
February25°C13°C
March25°C14°C
April24°C14°C
May24°C14°C
June24°C14°C
July24°C13°C
August24°C13°C
September24°C13°C
October24°C13°C
November23°C13°C
December23°C13°C
Hottest Month
25°C
February
Coldest month
13°C
January
Sunny days
93
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
77%
28°C14°C
18 Jul
69%
27°C14°C
Sunday
12 Jul
82%
27°C15°C
19 Jul
81%
26°C14°C
Monday
13 Jul
85%
26°C15°C
20 Jul
85%
25°C14°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
81%
26°C13°C
21 Jul
87%
23°C15°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
77%
28°C14°C
22 Jul
84%
25°C15°C
Thursday
16 Jul
70%
27°C14°C
23 Jul
81%
25°C14°C
Friday
17 Jul
36%
28°C14°C
24 Jul
77%
26°C14°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Bucaramanga. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, LATAM Airlines, South African Airways, Fly Safair, and Iberia Airlines. Johannesburg and Bucaramanga have 335 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Bucaramanga?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bucaramanga and Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena, Manchester, London, Cali, Cúcuta, Santa Marta, Pereira, Houston, Calgary, Panama, Toronto, Denver, Barranquilla, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Myrtle Beach, Los Angeles.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Bucaramanga?
The main airport in Bucaramanga is Palonegro International. It is also served by Camilo Daza International, Palonegro International, Yariguíes, La Fría.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Bucaramanga?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Bucaramanga with Avianca, LATAM Airlines, South African Airways, Fly Safair, Iberia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Bucaramanga?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Bucaramanga, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Bucaramanga?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Bucaramanga, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Bucaramanga?
There are a number of airports in and around Bucaramanga. The main one is Palonegro International and other nearby airports include Camilo Daza International, Palonegro International, Yariguíes, La Fría.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Bucaramanga depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Bucaramanga arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Bucaramanga depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Bucaramanga arrive?

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