CALILeaving Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International: transport guide
Airport is 20 km north of Cali. Uber and Didi work. Authorized white taxis are honest.
CLO (Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International) serves Cali, Colombia. The recommended way out is Authorized white taxi (fixed COP 65,000) or Uber (~COP 60,000–75,000, 25–40 min). Pickup: Taxi rank outside Arrivals.
- COP 60,000–75,000ExpectedWhat locals pay
- COP 100,000+ConcerningAsk for the meter
- COP 150,000 'VIP' quoteScamWalk away
Authorized white taxi (fixed COP 65,000) or Uber
- Typical fare
- COP 60,000–75,000
- Journey time
- 25–40 min
- Pickup
- Taxi rank outside Arrivals
Every way out, ranked
- 1
Authorized white taxi
RECOMMENDED- Cost
- COP 65,000 fixed
- Journey
- 25–40 min
- Wait
- Immediate
- Payment
- 💵 Cash
Pros- Fixed
- Regulated
- Safe
Cons- Cash only
- 2
Uber / Didi
- Cost
- COP 50,000–70,000
- Journey
- 25–40 min
- Wait
- 5–15 min
- Payment
- 📱 App
Pros- Card on file
- Tracked
Cons- Legal gray area — meet in rideshare zone
- 3
Colectivo bus
- Cost
- COP 8,000
- Journey
- 45–60 min
- Wait
- Every 30 min
- Payment
- 💵 Cash
Pros- Very cheap
Cons- Slow
- Not ideal with luggage
From gate to city
- 1Withdraw COP at ATM (small notes)
- 2Head to the authorized taxi rank
- 3Confirm the fixed fare to your neighborhood
- 4Or open Uber/Didi and walk to rideshare zone
- 5Keep valuables out of sight
- Small COP notes
- Uber/Didi installed
- Hotel address written down
Common scams & payment traps
- Small COP notes essential — drivers rarely have change for COP 50,000
Unmarked 'taxi'
Medium riskUnmarked cars offer rides at 2× fixed rate.
HOW TO AVOID · Only white authorized taxis or Uber/Didi from the app.
What locals & travellers say
“Fixed fare to central Cali is posted at the authorized taxi desk.”
- "Fixed fare to central Cali is posted at the authorized taxi desk." — Airport Exit
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CLO arrival FAQs
- What is the safest way to leave Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International?
- Authorized white taxi (fixed COP 65,000) or Uber. Only use white taxis with airport authorization sticker..
- Are taxis at CLO safe?
- Official taxis from the marked rank are generally fine, but watch for: unmarked 'taxi' — Unmarked cars offer rides at 2× fixed rate. Only white authorized taxis or Uber/Didi from the app.
- Is ride-hailing (Uber, Bolt, Grab or similar) available at CLO?
- Yes — Uber / Didi works at CLO. Typical cost COP 50,000–70,000, journey ~25–40 min. Use the in-app pickup point rather than the arrivals curb.
- How much should a taxi from CLO to the city centre cost?
- Expected fare on the CLO → central Cali route is roughly COP 60,000–75,000. Anything around COP 100,000+ is high — COP 150,000 'VIP' quote is a scam. Fares vary with traffic, time of day and taxi type, so confirm before you get in.
- Do I need cash for a taxi at CLO?
- Carry small local notes — Authorized white taxi expects cash. A backup card with no FX fees helps if a driver claims the terminal is broken.
- Where is the official taxi pickup at Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International?
- Taxi rank outside Arrivals. If you can't see a marked rank with a dispatcher or queue, walk back inside and ask at the information desk — never take an offer from someone roaming arrivals.
- Is CLO safe to arrive at late at night?
- CLO is generally manageable at night if you stick to the official taxi rank or pre-book a transfer. Avoid empty bus stops and outdoor pickup zones, and confirm your ride is moving before sharing personal details.
- What scams should I watch for at CLO?
- The most reported at CLO: Unmarked 'taxi'. See the scams section above for how each one works and how to avoid it.
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- Last updated
- July 2026
- Confidence
- high
- Publisher
- Airport Exit
- Canonical URL
- www.airportexit.com/airports/clo-cali
Airport Exit (1970). CLO — Cali (Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International) airport transport guide. Airport Exit. https://www.airportexit.com/airports/clo-cali
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