CUCUpdated March 29, 2025

Getting to and from Cúcuta airport

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Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Cúcuta airport (CUC), 5 km from Cucuta. See also the airport guide for general information.

Ride-sharing

Uber services are available. Pick-up points may vary, so it is best to follow the directions on the app once you request your ride.

Taxi

Regular (yellow) and special (white) cabs are available outside the passenger terminal, run by companies such as Taxi RTC (Tel +57 7572 3131) and Radio Taxi Cone (Tel +57 7582 1616). The trip to the city center takes approximately 15 minutes.

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Tips for getting to and from CUC

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Cúcuta airport is 5 km from Cucuta. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
  2. On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
  3. If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
  4. Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at CUC.

Leaving the airport

  1. After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
  2. Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
  3. With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
  4. Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at CUC.
  5. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near CUC.
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