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La Nubia Airport (Aeropuerto La Nubia), Manizales, Caldas, Colombia
La Nubia Airport (MZL) in Manizales opened in the 1930s and remains a compact regional gateway with a single terminal handling mainly domestic flights; its short runway and mountain‑fringed approaches make it an important but operationally constrained airport for Caldas. Located just a few kilometers from downtown Manizales, La Nubia is easily reached by taxi, shared vans and regional bus services, with Pereira’s Matecaña and Bogotá’s El Dorado serving as alternates during weather disruptions. Not a major airline hub, it is served by domestic carriers such as Avianca, LATAM Colombia and smaller regional operators, and typically offers affordable fares for travelers, though prices can rise when diversions are common.
Plan for pesos ahead: La Nubia is tiny—there’s one ATM in the public hall and no currency exchange. Make a small withdrawal for transport, then handle bigger cash needs in Manizales for better rates and fewer queues (and always decline any “conversion” prompt).
Hoping to snag duty‑free in Manizales? La Nubia is a domestic‑only airport with no duty‑free, but you can pick up local coffee and snacks before your flight and plan big‑brand buys at your Bogotá or Medellín connection.
Small but satisfying choices: grab a barista-made coffee and fresh pastries landside, or a quick snack by the gate, with prices slightly higher than downtown Manizales. Expect local bites over big-name chains — think empanadas, pandebonos, and a good tinto before you board.
Quick first-aid help is easy to reach in La Nubia’s compact terminal, with staff on call during flight hours and a small medical room near arrivals. While a full pharmacy isn’t on site, a kiosk usually stocks basic meds, and nearby city pharmacies and clinics handle prescriptions and COVID testing.
Compact La Nubia doesn’t have locker banks. Your best bet is the bus terminal or a nearby hotel for secure, low‑cost storage—here’s how to do it, what it costs, and the ID you’ll need.
Two compact waiting areas—one before security and one just after—cover the basics with Wi‑Fi, a few power outlets, and mountain views; there’s no business lounge and the terminal isn’t 24‑hour, but it’s an easy, relaxed wait.
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20–35 min
COP 2,800–3,200
15–25 min
COP 12,000–20,000
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