Airport
Matecaña International Airport (PEI)
Matecaña International Airport is the main gateway to Pereira and Colombia's Coffee Triangle, serving the city and nearby destinations such as Salento, Santa Rosa de Cabal, Manizales and Armenia. Compare transfer options to Pereira city centre and the wider Risaralda region, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Matecaña International Airport
Matecaña International Airport is the main airport serving Pereira and the surrounding Risaralda department in Colombia's Coffee Triangle. It opened in 1947 and today connects the region with domestic routes and selected international destinations.
Located around 5 km west of central Pereira, the airport operates from a single passenger terminal and serves travellers visiting the city, the Coffee Cultural Landscape and nearby towns such as Salento, Santa Rosa de Cabal, Manizales and Armenia.
The airport is reached by taxi, local bus and road, with short transfer times to Pereira's hotels and business areas. Ground transportation also links the terminal to other destinations across the coffee-growing region.
Passenger facilities include food and drink outlets, shops, waiting areas and accessibility services, making the airport a convenient entry point for visitors exploring central Colombia.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Matecaña International Airport operates passenger services from a single terminal building. The terminal handles both domestic and international flights, with separate departure and arrival areas for passengers.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Matecaña International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Matecaña International Airport to hotels, business areas and other destinations across Pereira and the Coffee Triangle.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from PEI, business meetings, events or journeys around Pereira and nearby towns.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Matecaña International Airport for independent travel around Pereira and onward journeys to Salento, Santa Rosa de Cabal and other regional destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between PEI, hotels, event venues and destinations across the Coffee Triangle.
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