Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport
Also known as: Cali Airport, CLO Airport, Palmira Airport.
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Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) is the airport for Cali and the Valle del Cauca region of Colombia. It sits in the municipality of Palmira, north-east of Cali, and the drive to the city usually takes 30 to 40 minutes, longer to the south of Cali.
Avianca and LATAM fly to Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena and other Colombian cities, alongside Wingo and JetSMART. International flights include American Airlines to Miami, Copa to Panama City and Spirit to Fort Lauderdale, with Avianca flying to the United States and Spain.
The airport has one terminal with domestic and international areas, open 24 hours, with restaurants, currency exchange and car rental inside.
From the airport, most travelers head to Cali's hotels in Granada, El Peñón and the south of the city, to the salsa clubs of Juanchito, to Palmira itself, or on to the coffee region and the Pacific port of Buenaventura.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Aerocali (concession)
- Location
Palmira, north-east of Cali
- Hours
Open 24 hours
- Main airlines
Avianca, LATAM
Arrival tips for Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport
Foreign visitors fill in the Check-MIG form from Migración Colombia online before the flight, then clear immigration on arrival; some passports need a visa. After immigration, collect your bags and pass through customs into the arrivals hall. Domestic arrivals exit straight from baggage claim.
Outside, metered taxis wait at the official stand, and buses to Cali's bus terminal leave from in front of the domestic terminal. Pre-booked drivers meet passengers in the arrivals hall. Remember that the airport is in Palmira, so the trip into Cali takes 30 to 40 minutes.
Cali is warm all year. Colombia uses the Colombian peso and is on Colombia Time all year, with no daylight saving.
Ground transportation
The airport is outside the city, so a taxi or pre-booked car is the easiest way to Cali; buses are the budget option.
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Metered taxis wait at the official stand outside arrivals. About 30 to 40 minutes to Cali, longer to the south of the city.
Private transfer
A pre-booked car meets you in arrivals, useful at night, for families and for trips beyond Cali.
Bus to Cali bus terminal
Buses leave from in front of the domestic terminal for Cali's main bus terminal. Cheapest, but you finish the trip by taxi.
Terminals
Main Terminal
All flights, with separate domestic and international areas; duty-free is in the international area after security.
Airlines commonly assigned here: American Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, JetSMART, LATAM Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Wingo
Airlines and destinations
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cali airport from the city?
Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport is in Palmira, north-east of Cali. The drive into the city usually takes 30 to 40 minutes, and longer to the south of Cali or at rush hour.
Is Cali airport in Cali?
No. The airport is in the neighbouring municipality of Palmira, in Valle del Cauca. It is Cali's airport, but the trip into the city takes 30 to 40 minutes.
How do I get a taxi at Cali airport?
Metered taxis wait at the official stand outside arrivals. Use the stand or a pre-booked car rather than drivers who approach you inside the terminal.
Is there a bus from Cali airport?
Yes. Buses to Cali's main bus terminal leave from in front of the domestic terminal. They are the cheapest option, but you finish the trip by taxi.
Which airlines fly to Cali?
Avianca and LATAM fly across Colombia, along with Wingo and JetSMART. International flights include American Airlines to Miami, Copa to Panama City and Spirit to Fort Lauderdale, and Avianca flies to the United States and Spain.
Do I need to fill in a form before flying to Colombia?
Yes. Foreign visitors complete the Check-MIG form from Migración Colombia online before the flight. Depending on your passport, you may also need a visa; check the requirements before you travel.
Is Cali airport open 24 hours?
Yes. The airport is open 24 hours, so late-night and early-morning flights are handled normally. Plan your ride into Cali in advance if you land at night, since the trip from Palmira takes 30 to 40 minutes.
How many terminals does Cali airport have?
One. All flights use a single terminal with separate domestic and international areas. Restaurants, currency exchange and car rental counters are inside, and duty-free is in the international area after security.
Who operates Cali airport?
Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport is run under a concession by Aerocali. Avianca and LATAM are the main airlines, with international flights to Miami, Panama City, Fort Lauderdale and Spain.
Can I go from Cali airport to the coffee region or Buenaventura?
Yes. The airport serves the whole Valle del Cauca, and travelers continue by road to the coffee region to the north or to the Pacific port of Buenaventura. A pre-booked car or rental car avoids changing at Cali's bus terminal.
What time zone and currency apply at Cali airport?
Colombia is on Colombia Time (UTC−5) all year, with no daylight saving, and uses the Colombian peso. Cali is warm all year, so light clothes are fine when you land.