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Nearest Airport to El Copey: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to El Copey is Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP), about 84 km (52 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), 122 km away.

Closest airport VUP Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport 84 km · 52 mi · ~1 h 30 min by car
Closest international BAQ Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport 122 km · 76 mi · ~2 h 10 min by car

Airports near El Copey

  1. 1
    Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport Flag of ColombiaValledupar, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    VUP 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
  2. 2
    Simón Bolívar International Airport Flag of ColombiaSanta Marta, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    SMR 112 km69 mi · ~2 h 00 min
  3. 3
    Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport Flag of ColombiaBarranquilla, Colombia · International Airports in Colombia Meet & Greet →
    BAQ 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 10 min
  4. 4
    Las Flores Airport Flag of ColombiaEl Banco, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    ELB 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 12 min
  5. 5
    Baracoa Airport Flag of ColombiaMagangué, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    MGN 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
  6. 6
    Las Brujas Airport Flag of ColombiaCorozal, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    CZU 171 km106 mi · ~3 h 03 min
  7. 7
    Rafael Nuñez International Airport Flag of ColombiaCartagena, Colombia · International Airports in Colombia Meet & Greet →
    CTG 173 km107 mi · ~3 h 05 min
  8. 8
    Almirante Padilla Airport Flag of ColombiaRiohacha, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    RCH 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 24 min
  9. 9
    Golfo de Morrosquillo Airport Flag of ColombiaSantiago de Tolú, Colombia · Airfield Airports in Colombia
    TLU 192 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 min
  10. 10
    Jorge Isaac Airport Flag of ColombiaLa Mina-Maicao, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    MCJ 201 km125 mi · ~3 h 35 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of El Copey; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to El Copey?

The nearest airport to El Copey is Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP), about 84 km (52 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), 122 km away.

Which international airport is closest to El Copey?

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) is 122 km from El Copey in a straight line — roughly 2 h 10 min by car.

What other airports are near El Copey?

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) — 112 km, Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) — 122 km and Las Flores Airport (ELB) — 123 km.

How long does it take to get from El Copey to Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport?

About 1 h 30 min by car for the 84 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.