Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA): what you need to know
The timezone in Bucaramanga is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Madrid.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your MAD to BGA flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Bucaramanga Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MAD and BGA:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)
Rs131,277 is the best price for a one-way Madrid Airport to Bucaramanga Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs244,798. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAD to BGA if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Madrid Airport to Bucaramanga Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MAD to BGA.
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Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights that take off from Madrid Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Madrid to Madrid Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Madrid Airport to Bucaramanga Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MAD:
Arriving at Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)
Consider booking a hotel near BGA if you're on a late Madrid Airport to Bucaramanga Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Bucaramanga Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Sixt or Alamo and explore beyond Bucaramanga's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Bucaramanga Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Bucaramanga Airport (BGA) to central Bucaramanga
From Bucaramanga Airport, Bucaramanga is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bucaramanga Airport (BGA)
December is the busiest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Bucaramanga Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Bucaramanga in March.
Book your flight from Madrid Airport to Bucaramanga Airport for February if you want to visit Bucaramanga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAD to BGA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bucaramanga. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Medellin is another well-known destination in Colombia and is around 290 kilometres west of Bucaramanga. No journey is complete without dropping by EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.