Written by Marcus Kayode, Marika Maslanka, Santiago Rodriguez
03/08/2025
Jose Fernandez, Pexels
Popayán is served by Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN) for domestic flights and a central bus terminal, Terminal de Transporte de Popayán, which connects the city to various regions across Colombia.
By Air:
Flights to Popayán's Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN) are domestic only, primarily from Bogotá. Airlines such as Avianca, Clic, and SATENA offer direct flights from Bogotá (BOG). The flight duration from Bogotá is approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. Indicative costs for flights from Bogotá can range from COP 270,000 (around $70 USD) to $280 USD. International travelers often fly into Cali (CLO) and then travel to Popayán by bus or car.
By Bus:
From Bogotá:: Bus journeys take approximately 11.5 to 15.5 hours, with fares ranging from COP 98,244 to COP 100,000 (around $25 - $26 USD) or US$33-US$36. Companies like Expreso Bolivariano and Fronteras operate on this route.
From Cali:: The trip takes about 2.5 to 4 hours, with tickets costing around COP 25,000 (approximately $6 - $9 USD). Several companies, including Coomotor and Expreso Palmira, serve this route.
From Medellín:: Bus travel averages 11 hours 47 minutes to 12 hours 45 minutes, with fares around COP 92,177 to COP 97,000 (approximately $24 - $25 USD) or $35 USD.
From Pasto:: The journey typically takes about 5 hours, costing approximately COP 40,000.
From Ipiales:: Expect a travel time of 7-8 hours, with fares between COP 25,000 and COP 40,000.
From Pereira:: Buses take about 6 hours and cost around $17.
From Pitalito:: The trip is approximately 3 hours, with an average cost of $18.
By Car:
Roads connecting Popayán from cities like Cali and Pasto are in good condition, offering scenic views.
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