# Leaving airports in Colombia: the fast, honest guide

> How to get out of every major airport in Colombia without overpaying — ride apps, official taxis, trains and cash tips for 3 hubs.

- Published: 2026-07-22
- Updated: 2026-07-22
- Author: Airport Exit
- Canonical URL: https://www.airportexit.com/blog/leaving-colombia-airports-guide

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You've landed in Colombia. You're tired. Everyone at the arrivals hall wants to sell you a ride. Here's how each of the main airports actually works — the ride app that works, the fair fare, and the transit option worth taking.

## The rules for Colombia

**Ride apps:** Uber, Didi and Cabify all work — cheaper and safer than random street taxis.

**Cash vs card:** Cards in cities, pesos for small vendors, tolls and tips.

**Golden rule:** never take an unmarked car from someone approaching you inside the terminal. Walk to the official taxi rank or open your ride app.

## The airports

### [Bogotá (BOG)](/airports/bog-bogota)

Full breakdown of every transport option, current fares and known scams: [airport guide for Bogotá (BOG)](/airports/bog-bogota). Also useful: [money and tipping at BOG](/currency-at/bog-bogota) and [whether Uber works at BOG](/uber-at/bog-bogota).

### [Cartagena (CTG)](/airports/ctg-cartagena)

Full breakdown of every transport option, current fares and known scams: [airport guide for Cartagena (CTG)](/airports/ctg-cartagena). Also useful: [money and tipping at CTG](/currency-at/ctg-cartagena) and [whether Uber works at CTG](/uber-at/ctg-cartagena).

### [Medellín (MDE)](/airports/mde-medellin)

Full breakdown of every transport option, current fares and known scams: [airport guide for Medellín (MDE)](/airports/mde-medellin). Also useful: [money and tipping at MDE](/currency-at/mde-medellin) and [whether Uber works at MDE](/uber-at/mde-medellin).

## Bookmark this before you fly

Screenshot the airport guide for wherever you land — arrivals is a bad time to fight patchy Wi‑Fi. Every guide on Airport Exit is updated as fares and apps change in Colombia.

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