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Nearest Airport to Valledupar: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Valledupar is Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP), about 3.2 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is La Chinita International Airport (MAR), 167 km away.

Closest airport VUP Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport 3.2 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international MAR La Chinita International Airport 167 km · 104 mi · ~2 h 59 min by car

Airports near Valledupar

  1. 1
    Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport Flag of ColombiaValledupar, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    VUP 3.2 km2 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Jorge Isaac Airport Flag of ColombiaLa Mina-Maicao, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    MCJ 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
  3. 3
    Almirante Padilla Airport Flag of ColombiaRiohacha, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    RCH 123 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min
  4. 4
    Simón Bolívar International Airport Flag of ColombiaSanta Marta, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    SMR 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 19 min
  5. 5
    La Chinita International Airport Flag of VenezuelaMaracaibo, Venezuela · International Airports in Venezuela
    MAR 167 km104 mi · ~2 h 59 min
  6. 6
    Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport Flag of ColombiaBarranquilla, Colombia · International Airports in Colombia Meet & Greet →
    BAQ 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min
  7. 7
    Las Flores Airport Flag of ColombiaEl Banco, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    ELB 176 km110 mi · ~3 h 09 min
  8. 8
    Baracoa Airport Flag of ColombiaMagangué, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    MGN 218 km136 mi · ~3 h 54 min
  9. 9
    Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport Flag of VenezuelaSan Carlos del Zulia, Venezuela · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Venezuela
    STB 219 km136 mi · ~3 h 55 min
  10. 10
    Aguas Claras Airport Flag of ColombiaOcaña, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    OCV 239 km149 mi · ~4 h 16 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Valledupar?

The nearest airport to Valledupar is Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP), about 3.2 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is La Chinita International Airport (MAR), 167 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Valledupar?

La Chinita International Airport (MAR) is 167 km from Valledupar in a straight line — roughly 2 h 59 min by car.

What other airports are near Valledupar?

Jorge Isaac Airport (MCJ) — 119 km, Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) — 123 km and Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) — 129 km.

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

About 5 min by car for the 3.2 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.