How to Get to Leticia Amazonas from Anywhere in Colombia

Leticia, the capital of Colombia's Amazonas department, is the gateway to the triple border between Colombia, Peru, and Brazil. There are no roads connecting Bogotá to Leticia — the main way in is by air.

Flying to Leticia Amazonas from anywhere in Colombia

The main airlines, Latam and Avianca, fly from multiple Colombian cities with a connection in Bogotá to Leticia, the gateway to the Amazon. From the capital, the flight takes about two hours to the town waiting amid the dense rainforest vegetation.

Near descent, looking out the window, the rainforest stretches out like an endless green carpet — the contrast between sky and canopy is one of the trip's first great moments. On landing, the hot, humid air wraps around you right away, a sign of the adventures waiting beyond the runway.

New flight schedules: make the most of them

Flights scheduled before 11 am let you arrive in Leticia and be ready to start a tour or excursion by 2 pm at the latest, making the most of every moment in the rainforest from day one.

For those arriving on night flights, it is best to rest and start the tour the next day, fully recharged to explore everything Leticia has to offer. The only airlines operating flights to Leticia are Avianca and Latam.

What to do in Leticia Amazonas

From guided excursions to nearby nature reserves — with sightings of exotic birds, monkeys, and pink dolphins — to rainforest hikes, local markets, and visits to nearby Indigenous communities, Leticia offers a wide range of activities for every kind of traveler.