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Colombia

Flying privately to Colombia

The old walls of Cartagena, the tables of Bogotá, the green hills of the Coffee Region. Colombia is warm, varied and closer than many expect.

Where our clients go

Cartagena (colonial + coastal luxury), Bogotá (business + gastronomy), Armenia (gateway to the Coffee Region, boutique fincas), Medellín (innovation + spring weather), Barichara (charm + boutique hotels), Santa Marta & Tayrona (beach + eco-luxury).

Environmental rules

Colombia is actively promoting eco-tourism and has sustainable aviation incentives. Some protected areas require special permits or altitude restrictions. Carbon offset programs are voluntary but encouraged.

Travelling with pets

– Must present a zoosanitary export certificate from country of origin + proof of rabies vaccine – Arrival must be coordinated with ICA (Colombian Agricultural Institute) – Pets may be inspected at the airport by veterinary authorities; quarantine is rare unless paperwork is incomplete – Colombia is generally pet friendly in upscale accommodations and rural stays.

Entry and visas

Visa free for up to 90 days for US, UK, EU, and most Latin American citizens. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Immigration may request proof of onward travel and financial solvency.

Arrival and departure

– Valid passport + immigration form (automated online or at arrival) – No visa required for short stays for most Western travelers – Vaccination card not mandatory but yellow fever recommended for jungle areas – For private flights: flight plan + customs clearance must be filed in advance (handled by your operator or broker)
Approx. 3–6 hours, depending on departure city (Miami to Cartagena: 3 hrs / NYC to Bogotá: 5.5 hrs)
Approx. 10–12 hours from Madrid, Paris, or Frankfurt.
Colombia has solid infrastructure for private aviation: – Ultra Long Range Jets (e.g. Global 7500, Falcon 8X) for international flights – Mid size & Light Jets (e.g. Citation XLS+, Learjet 75) for domestic or regional flights Top FBOs in Bogotá (SKBO), Medellín (SKRG & SKMD), Cartagena (SKCG), Cali (SKCL), Armenia (SKAR). Where available, we can request VIP services, fast immigration and ground transport.
Barranquilla Carnival, Feria de las Flores (Medellín), ARTBO (Bogotá), Cartagena Film Festival, Petronio Álvarez Festival (Cali)

Elsewhere

Bulgaria

Finland

Switzerland

Ireland

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