{ "response": { "Key": "FLL-BAQ", "orig": { "code": "FLL", "type": "airport", "city": "Fort Lauderdale", "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida", "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "BAQ", "type": "airport", "city": "Barranquilla", "fullCity": "Barranquilla, Colombia", "airport": "Ernesto Cortissoz Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla?", "answer": "Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla is about 1,110 miles. No nonstop flights operate on this route, so the journey requires a connection and typically takes around 5 to 8 hours total depending on the layover.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla?", "answer": "For United States citizens traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla, no visa is required for a short tourist visit. You may stay in Colombia for up to 90 days without a visa.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Colombia", "title": "Visa policy of Colombia", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/colombia/entry-requirements", "title": "Colombia entry requirements — GOV.UK", "favicon": "https://www.gov.uk/favicon.ico" } ], "preopenedReferences": true, "stageOnly": true }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Barranquilla?", "answer": "From Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, taxis are the most practical and widely used way to reach central Barranquilla, about 12 km (7 mi) away in the adjacent municipality of Soledad. Ride-share services and car rentals are also available at the terminal for travelers who prefer app-based booking or their own vehicle. A planned Barranquilla light rail line would eventually link the airport to the city along Calle 30, but it is not yet operating, so there is currently no rail or mass-transit option from the airport.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barranquilla_light_rail", "title": "Barranquilla light rail", "time_published": "2025-10-29T02:19:21Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernesto_Cortissoz_International_Airport", "title": "Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-15T17:18:35Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soledad_International_Airport", "title": "Soledad International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-12T11:54:51Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Colombia", "title": "Transport in Colombia", "time_published": "2025-11-28T00:52:07Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla?", "answer": "No overnight (red‑eye) flights are available from Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg operate on this route.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla. Copa Airlines connects via Panama City Tocumen up to 3 times daily, while Avianca offers one-stop routings through Medellín (up to 2 daily) and Cali (1 daily). All segments are operated by the marketing carrier on each leg.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Fort Lauderdale and Barranquilla?", "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Panama City, and Bogotá. Miami offers quick connections and multiple daily flights, keeping travel time competitive. Panama City provides efficient transfers and a modern hub for flights across the Americas. Bogotá is a major Colombian aviation center with broad domestic and international connections." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Barranquilla?", "answer": "December to March offers the driest, most pleasant weather, avoiding the heavy rains of the wet season." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days, but you must complete the Check-Mig form online before travel. Carry proof of onward or return travel and a payment method for baggage. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended but not required unless coming from certain countries." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Barranquilla?", "answer": "Barranquilla has one airport, Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, located about 12 km south of downtown." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, the cheapest way to Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is Broward County Transit Route 1, which stops at the Rental Car Center, Stop G. Tri-Rail commuter rail also serves the airport via a free shuttle bus from the terminals to the nearby Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach. Ride-share, taxis, and driving with on-airport parking are available and faster but more expensive; the most popular option for convenience is a ride-share or taxi, while public transit is best for budget travelers.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx", "title": "Transportation Public Transportation", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Transportation", "title": "Transportation", "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/favicon.ico?favicon.2gqjcqy8xiyn-.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Transportation/rentalcars", "title": "Rental Cars", "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/favicon.ico?favicon.2gqjcqy8xiyn-.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Pages/terminals.aspx", "title": "Passengers Dine & Shop", "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/SiteAssets/favicon.ico" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Barranquilla airport?", "answer": "Barranquilla's Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport has no on-site or terminal-connected hotel. The Barranquilla Marriott Hotel is located about 40 minutes from the airport, but it is not directly connected to the terminal. Sleeping options at the airport itself are limited.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/baqmc-barranquilla-marriott-hotel/overview/", "title": "Hotels In Barranquilla, Colombia | Barranquilla Marriott Hotel", "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/barranquilla-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Barranquilla Airport Guide", "time_published": "2024-11-11T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernesto_Cortissoz_International_Airport", "title": "Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-15T17:18:35Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/barranquilla/activities/private_arrival_or_departure_transfer_ernesto_cortissoz_airport-X369AQ", "title": "Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: Ernesto Cortissoz Airport", "favicon": "https://activities.marriott.com/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/es/es/barranquilla/baqbc/hoteldetail/hotel-offers", "title": "Especiales de hotel para el Crowne Plaza Barranquilla", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-crowneplaza?fmt=png-alpha" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/lounges/barranquilla-airport-lounges.htm", "title": "Barranquilla Airport Lounges (BAQ)", "time_published": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Fort Lauderdale and Barranquilla airports?", "answer": "At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, passengers with disabilities can request mobility assistance directly through their airline, which coordinates wheelchair service and escort through security and to the gate; the airport also offers four outdoor accessible pet relief areas with complimentary waste disposal bags. At Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport in Barranquilla, the terminal is currently undergoing renovations, and while the airport serves the route, specific children's play areas are not something I can describe. I recommend arranging wheelchair or mobility assistance with your airline at least 48 hours before departure in both Fort Lauderdale and Barranquilla.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Services/Assistance", "title": "Assistance", "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/favicon.ico?favicon.2gqjcqy8xiyn-.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://broward.org/Airport/passengers/Parking/Pages/App.aspx", "title": "FLL Airport", "favicon": "https://broward.org/favicon.ico?favicon.2gqjcqy8xiyn-.ico" }, { "url": "https://broward.org/Airport/pages/default.aspx", "title": "FLL Airport", "favicon": "https://broward.org/favicon.ico?favicon.2gqjcqy8xiyn-.ico", "time_published": "2026-07-14T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Pages/terminals.aspx", "title": "Passengers Dine & Shop", "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/SiteAssets/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernesto_Cortissoz_International_Airport", "title": "Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-15T17:18:35Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barranquilla", "title": "Barranquilla", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-09T10:27:30Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Ernesto_(2024)", "title": "Hurricane Ernesto (2024)", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-02T16:45:44Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soledad_International_Airport", "title": "Soledad International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-12T11:54:51Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla?", "answer": "On the nonstop route from Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla, Avianca flies the Airbus A320-100. Connecting itineraries are available via Bogotá or Medellín on Avianca using the A320-100 and A319 Ceo, and via Panama City on Copa Airlines using the Boeing 737-800 and 737-700.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "When departing from Fort Lauderdale, the best airport lounge options are the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and the Escape Lounges - The Centurion Studio Partner in Terminal 3. These are the only two lounges available at the airport.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/FLL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/fairfield-municipal", "title": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport FLL Lounges - FLL Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/fll-airport.jsp", "title": "Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood, FL (FLL)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Pages/terminals.aspx", "title": "Passengers Dine & Shop", "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/SiteAssets/favicon.ico" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla?", "answer": "On Fort Lauderdale–Barranquilla flights, Basic Economy may not include checked baggage. Standard economy typically allows one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins offer two checked bags and larger carry‑ons. Always confirm with your airline." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla?", "answer": "Typical cabin options on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla include Economy, and while Premium Economy is uncommon, flat-bed Business class is available on some carriers." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type, with flexible and premium cabin tickets typically offering same‑day change or standby options while Basic Economy fares generally do not." } } } }