Why go
- Colombian island in the Caribbean.
- Served by Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport (ADZ).
History
San Andrés is a coral island in the Caribbean Sea. Politically part of Colombia, and historically tied to the United Kingdom, San Andrés and the nearby islands of Providencia and Santa Catalina form part of the department of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina; or The Raizal Islands. San Andrés, in the southern group of islands, is the largest island of Colombia. The official languages of the department are Spanish, English, and San Andrés–Providencia Creole.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Copa Airlines CM (Embraer 190) · 7 routes: Barranquilla*, Bogota*, Cali*, Cartagena*, Panama City, Pereira*, Rio Negro*
- LAN Airlines LA (A320) · 2 routes: Bogota*, Cali*
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (A320) · 1 route: Bogota
- SATENA 9R (L4T) · 1 route: Providencia
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport (ADZ). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ADZ has direct flights to 8 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Bogota, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Panama City…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Conocemos Navegandos San Andrés - Providencia, 5.7 km); routes include San Andrés - El Acuario, San Andres - Cayo Johnny, San Andrés - Cayo Johnny.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for San Andrés Island (Colombia). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.