Set in Colombia’s Coffee Region, Pereira gives you an easy, well connected jump off point without big city hassle. The airport is close to downtown, routes cover key Colombian cities and an international hub, and recent upgrades make departures smoother.
Matecaña International Airport sits about 5 kilometers west of central Pereira, so a taxi ride to the terminal typically takes around 15 minutes in normal traffic. The single terminal layout is compact and walkable, which helps with quick connections and straightforward wayfinding.
For trip planners craving variety, you can pick from fast domestic hops for weekend flights from Pereira and a convenient international link that opens up long haul options via a nearby hub. The result is a departure point that balances convenience, connectivity, and value focused choice.
From quick coffee country escapes to Caribbean beaches and international gateways, the network covers versatile trip types. Timetables and availability vary by season and are subject to change.
Bogotá sees multiple daily services, and nonstop flights from Pereira to the capital take about 55 minutes subject to change. This is the go to route for business trips, embassy appointments, and onward long haul connections. Medellín is another staple, with flights to both José María Córdova and Olaya Herrera typically around 40 to 50 minutes subject to change, ideal for weekend plans and meetings.
For sun seekers, Cartagena and Santa Marta are popular seasonal picks, with typical flight times of about 1 hour 20 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes respectively subject to change. If you are heading beyond the region, Panama City is the key international link at roughly 1 hour 30 minutes subject to change, often used to connect to North America or Europe. Airlines flying from Pereira on these routes commonly include national and regional carriers such as Avianca, LATAM Colombia, EasyFly, Copa Airlines, and JetSMART, though specific schedules and operators can change.
Price patterns tend to follow Colombia’s travel seasons. December to January and June to August are peak months with higher demand. Quieter months like February to April and September to November often bring more competitive pricing and availability. All trends are subject to change.
For short domestic hops like Pereira to Bogotá or Medellín, a booking window of around four to six weeks often balances choice and price, while international trips frequently benefit from a slightly earlier purchase. Set alerts to stay ahead of fluctuations and act quickly when prices move.
You can use Set a Price Alert on Kiwi.com to get notified via email or push notification when the fare changes. Planning a multi city Coffee Region plus Caribbean circuit or a Colombian cities loop Try the Nomad Search Tool to input three or more stops, your dates, and desired stays, and let Kiwi.com find a cheap multi stop route. If you are flexible on routing, Kiwi.com’s travel hacks such as self transfer and throwaway tickets are designed to surface options that traditional searches miss, helping you uncover cheap one way flights from Pereira subject to airline availability and change.
Pereira uses one main airport, so getting oriented is simple. Here is how it works in practice, plus how to combine carriers confidently.
Matecaña International Airport (IATA PEI) has a single terminal handling both domestic and international flights, and a runway about 2,020 meters long, suitable for a range of aircraft types. The terminal has typical amenities such as duty free shopping, a food court on the upper level, lounges for eligible travelers, and free Wi Fi zones (availability subject to change). Taxis and rental cars are readily available kerbside, and the ride to or from central Pereira usually runs about 15 minutes depending on traffic.
On the route map, you will find a mix of full service and low cost or regional operators. Full service brands like Avianca, LATAM Colombia, and Copa Airlines commonly handle trunk and international links, while regional and budget minded airlines such as EasyFly and JetSMART tend to focus on domestic and short haul leisure routes. With Kiwi.com, you can also build self transfer itineraries that combine separate carriers on one trip, even when airlines do not officially connect. For extra reassurance on these combinations, you can add the Kiwi.com Guarantee which includes Disruption Protection if a carrier cancels, reschedules, or significantly changes your flight segment, automatic check in, and 24 hour instant chat support. Read about the Kiwi.com Guarantee, and learn the details of Disruption Protection including instant Kiwi.com Credit for replacements or help applying for airline refunds, all managed online.