Airlines resume flights to Pereira after Matecaña reopens

Airlines are gradually resuming flights to Pereira after the Aeropuerto Internacional Matecaña reopened on August 25, following a two-week closure caused by the earthquake of August 10. Avianca will restart operations on August 26 with four daily flights (three from Bogotá, one from Medellín), scaling up to ten daily flights as the airport recovers full capacity Source: portafolioco. Latam also resumes on August 26 with two daily flights from Bogotá and one from Medellín, totaling 21 weekly flights, below its pre-quake level of five daily Source: El Tiempo. Clic resumed its Medellín–Pereira route on August 25 with two daily flights, returning to full operation on September 1 Source: larepublicaco.

Regional connectivity

To support the Eje Cafetero during Matecaña's recovery, Latam is reinforcing operations from Armenia with two additional daily flights, reaching three daily frequencies Source: El Colombiano. Avianca maintains flexibility for passengers affected between August 10 and 30 on routes to Pereira, Armenia, Cali, and Quibdó Source: infobae. Latam extends similar measures through August 31 for Pereira, Cali, and Armenia, allowing free date changes, refunds, or route modifications, with rebooking up to one year Source: La República (CO).

Economic recovery

Executives emphasize the economic importance of restoring air links. Ángela María Orozco of Avianca stated the gradual return aims to "contribute to the recovery of mobility, tourism, and economic activity in the region" Source: portafolioco. Latam's CEO Erika Zarante highlighted that reopening allows the airline to "put our operation at the service of the region," including cargo and aid transport via the Avión Solidario program Source: El Tiempo. Latam also maintains temporary fare caps of $228,000 per leg to Pereira and $234,000 to Armenia, excluding taxes Source: La República (CO). All airlines advise passengers to check flight status before heading to the airport.