Travelling from Houston to Palonegro International Airport (BGA): What you need to know
The timezone in Bucaramanga is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Houston. Palonegro International Airport is located in Bucaramanga.
Your flight from Houston to BGA won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Houston to BGA even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is an option when departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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79% of flights leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport reach their destination on time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
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Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
If you have a late flight from Houston to Palonegro International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near BGA:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Houston to Palonegro International Airport flight.
Getting from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to central Bucaramanga
Central Bucaramanga is around 31 kilometres from Palonegro International Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
Right now, Rs61,997 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Palonegro International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs168,049. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Houston to BGA if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Houston to Palonegro International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Find a cheap flight from Houston to Palonegro International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Houston to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Houston to Palonegro International Airport (BGA). February is the busiest month to visit Bucaramanga. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in December.
The warmest month in Bucaramanga is February, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Houston to BGA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 9ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Palonegro International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bucaramanga
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Bucaramanga right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Houston to Palonegro International Airport:
Catedral de la Sagrada Familia and Panachi are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Bucaramanga to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Canon Del Chicamocha.
Explore more of Colombia
Bucaramanga will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Colombia you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres south of Bucaramanga, a trip to Bogota will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
If there's time to check out another corner of Colombia, head for Medellin, about 274 kilometres west of Bucaramanga. EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13 are among the biggest draws.
