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Cali's airport is in the town of Palmira, about 20 km from the city, along a flat road through sugarcane fields.
Official taxi
Approx. COP 50,000–70,000- Time
- 25–40 min
- Hours
- 24 hours
Book at the official desks outside domestic and international arrivals. The fare depends on your neighborhood; ask before getting in.
Bus to Cali bus terminal
Approx. COP 12,000–15,000- Time
- 35–45 min
- Hours
- Approx. 4 a.m.–9 p.m.
Express buses drop you at Cali's main bus terminal; from there take a taxi or app. Cheap, but it means a transfer.
Apps
Varies- Time
- 25–40 min
- Hours
- 24 hours
They cannot pick up inside the airport grounds: walk out to the public road.
Private transfer
From about USD 25- Time
- 25–35 min
- Hours
- 24 hours
The driver waits at the terminal with a fixed price.
Tips
- San Antonio and Granada are good areas for your first night.
- If you land late, the official taxi is the simplest option.
Quick answers
How do I get from Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport to Cali?
Cali's airport is in the town of Palmira, about 20 km from the city, along a flat road through sugarcane fields. Options: Official taxi (Approx. COP 50,000–70,000, 25–40 min); Bus to Cali bus terminal (Approx. COP 12,000–15,000, 35–45 min); Apps (Varies, 25–40 min); Private transfer (From about USD 25, 25–35 min).
How much is a taxi from Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport?
Approx. COP 50,000–70,000, about 25–40 min. Book at the official desks outside domestic and international arrivals. The fare depends on your neighborhood; ask before getting in.
What is the cheapest way from the airport?
Bus to Cali bus terminal: Approx. COP 12,000–15,000. Express buses drop you at Cali's main bus terminal; from there take a taxi or app. Cheap, but it means a transfer.
Fares are indicative, in Colombian pesos, checked in November 2026. Taxi and transit fares are updated every year: confirm the official table at the airport.
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