Layover in Cali (CLO)

Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO). Here's how much of a layover you can really use, and what fits in it.

Plan my Cali layover

About Cali

Cali is a city in southwestern Colombia, capital of the Valle del Cauca department. It has about 2 million inhabitants and is a significant industrial and commercial center.

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How much time can you use?

After getting off the plane, immigration for international arrivals, the trip into town and back, and security.

LayoverDomestic arrivalInternational arrival
4 hoursStay at the airportHead straight to your gate
6 hoursAbout 3h 19m in the cityAbout 1h 44m in the city
8 hoursAbout 5h 19m in the cityAbout 3h 44m in the city
12 hoursAbout 9h 19m in the cityAbout 7h 44m in the city

Getting into Cali

About 33m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center, roughly 20 km (12 mi). This is an estimate based on distance; the planner checks real transit times for your exact flight.

Questions

Can I leave the airport on a layover in Cali?

On a domestic connection, you need roughly 5 hours or more to get into Cali and back with time to enjoy it. If you're arriving internationally and must clear immigration, plan on about 6 hours or more.

How do I get from CLO to central Cali?

Allow about 33m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center; the center is about 20 km (12 mi) from the airport.

How early should I head back to CLO?

Be back through security about 1h 20m before a domestic departure and 2h 10m before an international one, plus the ride back.

Build a plan for your exact flight

Guide data from OurAirports, © OpenStreetMap contributors and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA). Times are estimates for planning; check transit schedules and airline rules before you leave the airport.