RCHUpdated November 6, 2026

Frequently asked questions: Riohacha Almirante Padilla airport

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Answers to the questions travelers ask most about Riohacha airport (RCH). See also the airport guide for general information.

No. The terminal opens daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and closes overnight, so staying overnight inside the facilities is not permitted.
The airport is served by scheduled flights from Avianca (to Bogotá and Medellín), LATAM Airlines Colombia (to Bogotá), and SATENA (to Barranquilla).
You can take authorized taxis outside the terminal for approximately COP 10,000 to 15,000 (10 to 15 minutes), board local microbuses along Calle 30, or book private transfers.
No, this airport has no airline VIP lounges or lounges affiliated with programs such as Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or DragonPass.
Yes, Alamo, Enterprise, and National share a rental counter in Unit 107 inside the terminal, with vehicle pickup in the parking lot.
No luggage storage or left-luggage lockers are available at the airport.

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