PEIUpdated November 6, 2026

Hotels and overnight stay at Pereira airport

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Overnight stay at the airport

Can you spend the night at Pereira airport (PEI)? Opening hours, rest areas and services for long layovers. See also the airport guide for general information.

Nighttime Terminal Closure

Matecaña International Airport does not operate continuously 24 hours a day. The passenger terminal closes its doors to the public between 12:00 am (midnight) and 5:00 am, meaning overnight stays or waiting inside the building are strictly not permitted.

Nighttime Amenities and Recommendations

During overnight hours, no cafes, stores, or currency exchange counters remain open, with only the parking facilities and on-site security remaining active. Passengers arriving on late-night flights or departing early in the morning should book accommodation in downtown Pereira or along the Cerritos corridor.

Services and opening hours can change. If you plan to sleep in the public area, have a plan B: some airports only let passengers with a flight stay overnight.

Hotels at and near PEI

Accommodations Inside the Airport

There are no hotels or sleep capsules located within the passenger terminal building.

Hotels with Shuttle Services

Area hotels do not operate scheduled complimentary airport shuttles; transfers should be arranged privately in advance with your accommodation.

Nearby Hotels

Notable lodging options located near the terminal include:

  • Hotel La Fresa (1.1 km / 0.7 miles)
  • Hotel Ayenda Calypso 1142 (1.3 km / 0.8 miles)
  • Hotel Miluansa (2 km / 1.2 miles)
  • Hotel Movich Pereira (approx. 5 km / 3 miles, central and Circunvalar area)
  • Hotel Sonesta Pereira (approx. 7 km / 4.3 miles, along the Cerritos road)

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Tips for a long layover

  1. Check whether you can leave the airport: it depends on your nationality, the visa rules of Colombia and whether your bags are checked through.
  2. If you sleep airside, you will usually need a boarding pass for a flight that day. Ask your airline before you go through security.
  3. A lounge with day access can be cheaper than a hotel for a few hours: see VIP lounges at PEI.
  4. Keep your valuables with you, set an alarm and carry a light layer: terminals are often cold at night.
  5. Going to a hotel in town? See transportation from PEI (12 km to Pereira), and check which services run at night.
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