Matecaña International Airport – PEI Pereira
The Matecaña International Airport is a public airport located in the heart of Pereira, Colombia. The surrounding region is known as the Coffee Axis, and is world-famous for the UNESCO World Heritage Site for coffee. Business travelers flock the city for the coffee industry, but tourists head to the city to explore its rich cultural landscape. The airport has an IATA code of PEI, and serves as the alternative hub for the cities of Bogota, Cali, Medellin, Manizales, Cartago, and Armenia.
Best Time to Visit
The PEI Pereira Airport sits at an elevation of 4,418 feet above sea levels. It features a single asphalt runway measuring 7,234 feet long. It has also welcomed almost 1.9 million passengers in 2015. The airport features a four-level passenger terminal, as well as a new cargo terminal. From the Matecaña International Airport, travelers can easily visit the cities of El Caimo, La Tebaida, and Pueblo Tapao.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Matecaña International Airport is surrounded by plenty of hotels within less than an hour’s drive. Some of the nearest airports that are within a five-minute drive are the Hotel Real Colombia and the Movich Hotel de Pereira. The four-star Movich Hotel features sleek-looking rooms, free Wi-Fi access, and a modern conference center. The Luxor Plaza Hotel - Pereira offers straightforward rooms perfect for business, and the convenience of free Wi-Fi and breakfasts daily.
Another airport serving the region is the El Eden Airport, located within the town of Armenia, Colombia. It is known under the IATA airport code of AXM.
