Cheap Flights to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
Heading to Colombia’s vibrant Caribbean coast? Discover flights to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), the gateway to Barranquilla and its world-famous carnival.
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Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is located in Soledad, about 7 kilometers from the center of Barranquilla, the capital of Colombia’s Atlántico department. Opened in April 1981 and named for one of the pioneers of Colombian aviation, the airport serves as a focus city for Avianca and Aerosucre, handling both passenger and cargo operations as the fifth-busiest airport in Colombia and the leading cargo hub in the country’s north.
Airport code
BAQ (ICAO: SKBQ)
Location
Soledad, Atlántico, Colombia
Airlines serving
Avianca (focus city), LATAM, Wingo, American Airlines, JetBlue, Copa Airlines, JetSmart
Popular Routes to and from Barranquilla
Bogotá dominates Barranquilla’s schedule, alongside strong US connections to South Florida.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
Bogotá, Cali, Medellín
Onward Connections
Miami (Avianca, American), Fort Lauderdale (Avianca, JetBlue), Panama City (Copa)
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well for routes into Barranquilla. The Carnaval de Barranquilla in February or March is the busiest and most festive time to visit, so booking further ahead is strongly recommended for travel during that period.
About Barranquilla
Barranquilla is Colombia’s fourth-largest city and a major Caribbean port, best known for the Carnaval de Barranquilla, one of the world’s largest carnival celebrations and a UNESCO-recognized Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The city’s rich mix of Caribbean, Colombian, and immigrant cultures gives it a unique and vibrant identity distinct from Colombia’s Andean interior.
Things to Know When Flying Into Barranquilla
Bogotá is the airport’s dominant route, accounting for over 60% of all weekly departures with around 159 weekly flights.
Avianca is the largest carrier at Barranquilla, with around 130 weekly departures.
Fort Lauderdale is the airport’s longest flight at about 3 hours and 5 minutes, operated by JetBlue and Avianca.
There are no direct flights between Barranquilla and Europe, Canada, or Asia; connections route through Bogotá or Miami.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Avianca, LATAM, Wingo, American Airlines, JetBlue, Copa Airlines, and JetSmart serve Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, connecting Barranquilla to 11 to 12 destinations across 3 countries.
Yes, Avianca and American Airlines both fly year-round to Miami, and Avianca and JetBlue also connect to Fort Lauderdale, the airport's longest route at about 3 hours and 5 minutes.
Bogotá is by far the busiest route from Barranquilla, accounting for over 60% of all weekly departures.
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is located in Soledad, about 7 kilometers from Barranquilla's city center.
Barranquilla is Colombia's fourth-largest city and a major Caribbean port, best known for hosting the Carnaval de Barranquilla, one of the world's largest carnival celebrations and a UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
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