Medellín to Bucaramanga (MDE–BGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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167 mi airlines 17/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
P57660
P5 Wingo
738
10:00 AM
-05
10:57 AM
-05
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV9247
AV avianca
AT7
10:30 AM
-05
11:40 AM
-05
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV9249
AV avianca
AT7
8:15 PM
-05
9:25 PM
-05
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV9248
AV avianca
AT7
5:40 AM
-05
6:40 AM
-05
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
P57661
P5 Wingo
738
8:25 AM
-05
9:20 AM
-05
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV9246
AV avianca
AT7
1:00 PM
-05
2:13 PM
-05
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Medellín to Bucaramanga
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 167 mi 0h 57m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

MDE–BGA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. avianca and Wingo lead the route. The flight covers 167 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDE–BGA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 14 AT7 1h10 Star Alliance
P5 Wingo 3 738 0h57
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – P5
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (14 flights/wk, 82%)
Unaffiliated: P5 (3 flights/wk, 18%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDE to BGA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDE to BGA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
81
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Bucaramanga from Medellín

Nearby airports with service to Palonegro Airport.
Metric MDE→BGA EOH→BGA BOG→BGA
Distance from MDE 12 mi 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 9
Weekly flights 17 13 196
Flight time 0h 57m 1h 0h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of MDE with service to Palonegro Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bucaramanga is 0 hours the same as Medellín.
MDE: -05 · BGA: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Medellín, it's 6:00 PM in Bucaramanga.
Distance & Flight Time
167 mi / 269 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m to 1h 10m.

MDE–BGA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Medellín to Bucaramanga route.
Route details
Distance167 mi / 269 km
Flight time0h 57m to 1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m
Destination: BGA
IATA / ICAOBGA / SKBG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Elevation3,897 ft / 1,188 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDE to BGA flights.
Nonstop flights from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to Palonegro Airport take approximately 0h 57m to 1h 10m. The route covers 167 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca and Wingo.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from MDE to BGA. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTY, CUC, BOG and CTG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BGA to MDE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EOH and BOG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDE to BGA

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Palonegro Airport (BGA) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and Wingo. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDE to BGA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDE to BGA ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 167 miles (269 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via PTY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Medellín (EOH) and Bogota (BOG).