Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Airport serves San Andrés, the Colombian island in the Caribbean off the coast of Nicaragua, famous for its 'sea of seven colors', a few minutes from the city center.
It is the main gateway of the San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina archipelago.
How to get to Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to ADZ
Parking near Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport
The parking is compact and located a short distance from the terminal.
There is no security staff, but video surveillance is active; rates remain modest.
How to get to San Andrés from ADZ
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport
Several car rental, scooter, and golf cart operators have desks in the arrivals area, the most common way to explore the island.
Equip yourself with driver's license, passport, credit card, and generally an International Driving Permit.
Hotels near Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport
Downtown and Spratt Bight
Less than 4 km from the terminal, 5-10 minutes on foot or by car depending on the exact hotel.
Best for: For those who want to stay minutes from the terminal and the island's main beach, with shops and restaurants within walking distance.
- The airport is practically inside downtown: no hotel in the area needs more than 10 minutes
- Spratt Bight and its seafront promenade are walkable from almost every hotel downtown
- Chain hotel supply on the island is scarce: most beds are independent apartments and guesthouses
- The quieter beaches in the south of the island stay out of walking reach
Recommended hotels
- GHL Hotel Sunrise 170 rooms right on Spratt Bight, private beach and the Paradise restaurant; the only international chain hotel near downtown and the terminal. View availability
- AL HAMRA Small 5-room hotel one minute by car from the terminal and 5 minutes on foot from Spratt Bight; a budget option compared to the island's resorts. View availability
Airport services
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Lounges & relaxation
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is adequately sized for tourist traffic. From check-in to gate you typically walk about 10 minutes.
Security can take longer than expected at tourist peaks: for flights, arriving 2-3 hours early is recommended.
Map of Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is San Andrés a Colombian island even though it's close to Nicaragua?
Yes, it's Colombian territory despite being geographically closer to the Nicaraguan coast: it's part of the archipelago department of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina.
Q. How do you explore San Andrés?
The island can be circled entirely in about an hour via the perimeter road ring: rental cars, scooters and golf carts are available right at the airport.
Q. How do you get to Providencia from San Andrés?
By domestic flight or catamaran: Providencia is more remote and less developed, with a more authentic atmosphere.
Q. Why does San Andrés have a large duty free?
Because of the island's free port status: many products (perfume, electronics, alcohol) are competitively priced compared to the rest of Colombia.
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