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Nearest Airport to Riohacha: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Riohacha is Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH), about 2.9 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is La Chinita International Airport (MAR), 169 km away.

Closest airport RCH Almirante Padilla Airport 2.9 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international MAR La Chinita International Airport 169 km · 105 mi · ~3 h 01 min by car

Airports near Riohacha

  1. 1
    Almirante Padilla Airport Flag of ColombiaRiohacha, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    RCH 2.9 km2 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Jorge Isaac Airport Flag of ColombiaLa Mina-Maicao, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    MCJ 57 km36 mi · ~1 h 01 min
  3. 3
    Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport Flag of ColombiaValledupar, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    VUP 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
  4. 4
    Simón Bolívar International Airport Flag of ColombiaSanta Marta, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    SMR 152 km94 mi · ~2 h 43 min
  5. 5
    La Chinita International Airport Flag of VenezuelaMaracaibo, Venezuela · International Airports in Venezuela
    MAR 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min
  6. 6
    Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport Flag of ColombiaBarranquilla, Colombia · International Airports in Colombia Meet & Greet →
    BAQ 217 km135 mi · ~3 h 52 min
  7. 7
    Josefa Camejo International Airport Flag of VenezuelaParaguaná, Venezuela · Regional Airports in Venezuela
    LSP 301 km187 mi · ~5 h 23 min
  8. 8
    Las Flores Airport Flag of ColombiaEl Banco, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    ELB 301 km187 mi · ~5 h 23 min
  9. 9
    Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport Flag of VenezuelaSan Carlos del Zulia, Venezuela · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Venezuela
    STB 305 km189 mi · ~5 h 26 min
  10. 10
    Rafael Nuñez International Airport Flag of ColombiaCartagena, Colombia · International Airports in Colombia Meet & Greet →
    CTG 310 km192 mi · ~5 h 32 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Riohacha?

The nearest airport to Riohacha is Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH), about 2.9 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is La Chinita International Airport (MAR), 169 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Riohacha?

La Chinita International Airport (MAR) is 169 km from Riohacha in a straight line — roughly 3 h 01 min by car.

What other airports are near Riohacha?

Jorge Isaac Airport (MCJ) — 57 km, Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP) — 129 km and Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) — 152 km.

How long does it take to get from Riohacha to Almirante Padilla Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 2.9 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.