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Nearest Airport to Vélez: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Vélez is Tunja Airport, about 64 km (40 mi) away. The closest large international airport is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 155 km away.

Closest airport SKTJ Tunja Airport 64 km · 40 mi · ~1 h 08 min by car
Closest international BOG El Dorado International Airport 155 km · 96 mi · ~2 h 46 min by car

Airports near Vélez

  1. 1
    Tunja Airport Flag of ColombiaTunja, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    — 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 08 min
  2. 2
    Yariguíes Airport Flag of ColombiaBarrancabermeja, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    EJA 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
  3. 3
    German Olano Air Base Flag of ColombiaLa Dorada, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    PAL 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
  4. 4
    Palonegro Airport Flag of ColombiaBucaramanga, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia Meet & Greet →
    BGA 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
  5. 5
    El Dorado International Airport Flag of ColombiaBogota, Colombia · International Airports in Colombia Meet & Greet →
    BOG 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
  6. 6
    Mariquita Airport Flag of ColombiaMariquita, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    MQU 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 52 min
  7. 7
    El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport Flag of ColombiaYopal, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    EYP 162 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min
  8. 8
    Jose Maria Córdova International Airport Flag of ColombiaMedellín, Colombia · International Airports in Colombia Meet & Greet →
    MDE 194 km121 mi · ~3 h 28 min
  9. 9
    Paz de Ariporo Airport Flag of ColombiaPaz de Ariporo, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    PZA 198 km123 mi · ~3 h 32 min
  10. 10
    Vanguardia Airport Flag of ColombiaVillavicencio, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    VVC 205 km128 mi · ~3 h 40 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Barbosa Airport10 km
  • Cimitarra Airport · SKCM51 km
  • Comuneros Airport62 km
  • Juan Jose Rondon Airport · SKPA69 km
  • Muzo Airport71 km
  • Furatena Airport78 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Vélez?

The nearest airport to Vélez is Tunja Airport, about 64 km (40 mi) away. The closest large international airport is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 155 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Vélez?

El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is 155 km from Vélez in a straight line — roughly 2 h 46 min by car.

What other airports are near Vélez?

Yariguíes Airport (EJA) — 113 km, German Olano Air Base (PAL) — 124 km and Palonegro Airport (BGA) — 135 km.

How long does it take to get from Vélez to Tunja Airport?

About 1 h 08 min by car for the 64 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.