Layover in Colorado Springs (COS)
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS). Here's how much of a layover you can really use, and what fits in it.
Plan my Colorado Springs layover
About Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is a city of about 490,000 in the western U.S. state of Colorado. The seat of El Paso County, the city lies 63 miles (101 km) south of Denver at the foot of Pikes Peak in South Central Colorado.
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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.
| Layover | Domestic arrival | International arrival |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | About 1h 35m in the city | Head straight to your gate |
| 6 hours | About 3h 35m in the city | About 2h in the city |
| 8 hours | About 5h 35m in the city | About 4h in the city |
| 12 hours | About 9h 35m in the city | About 8h in the city |
Getting into Colorado Springs
About 25m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center, roughly 11 km (7 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 Colorado Springs?
On a domestic connection, you need roughly 4 hours or more to get into Colorado Springs 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 COS to central Colorado Springs?
Allow about 25m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center; the center is about 11 km (7 mi) from the airport.
How early should I head back to COS?
Be back through security about 1h 20m before a domestic departure and 2h 10m before an international one, plus the ride back.
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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.