Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Barranquilla, Colombia

Here is what to know before booking a flight to Barranquilla from Quebec City and Montreal.

From Montreal, the best fare spotted recently to Barranquilla is $668 (about 25% below the typical price).

What this route usually costs

We have recorded a fare from Montreal to Barranquilla on 20 separate days, the first on August 23, 2026 and the most recent on October 25, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $594 to $830, with a median of $666. 12 of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $668 is in the cheapest third of that range.

Days observed 20
Lowest recorded $594
Median day $666
Highest recorded $830

These numbers are our own: one price point per route per scan day. How we collect them.

Quebec City or Montreal for Barranquilla?

We have priced Barranquilla from both airports on 13 of the same days. Montreal came in cheaper on 7 of them and Quebec City on 4, with 2 tied. Averaged across those days, Montreal was $96 cheaper on this route.

Latest fare we spotted from each airport

Montreal $668 (-25%)
Quebec City $690 (-22%)

Stops from each airport

Counted on the cheapest fare we found each day. Google Flights sometimes shows the same price with fewer stops, and nonstop flights can exist at higher fares.

Montreal 1 stop on 10 of 20 days, 2 or more stops on 10
Quebec City 2 or more stops on 25 of 25 days

Barranquilla is Colombia's big Caribbean port, built where the Río Magdalena reaches the sea after its long run down from the Andes. It is a working, unpretentious city known across the country for its Carnaval, its football and its music, and it is Shakira's hometown, with a giant statue of the singer on the riverside Gran Malecón. Spend a few days eating your way through arepas de huevo and butifarras, then follow the coast: Cartagena is about two hours west and Santa Marta about two hours east.

When to go

Barranquilla is hot all year, but December to April is the drier, breezier season, when the trade winds take the edge off the heat. That window also holds Carnaval, held over the four days before Ash Wednesday (February or early March) and recognized by UNESCO, with the Batalla de Flores parade opening the main festivities; book rooms months ahead. The rainy months, roughly May to June and September to November, bring short, violent downpours that turn some streets into fast-flowing torrents called arroyos.

Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal

From Montreal (YUL), Ernesto Cortissoz Airport (BAQ) is usually one connection away, through Bogotá, Panama City or a Florida hub such as Miami or Fort Lauderdale; from Quebec City (YQB), expect two connections, starting with a hop to Montreal, Toronto or a US gateway. The airport is in neighbouring Soledad, about 30 to 45 minutes from El Prado and the north of the city by taxi. Cartagena (CTG) and Santa Marta (SMR) are close enough by road that it is worth comparing fares to all three airports.

What to see and do

Carnaval and the Batalla de Flores parade
The Gran Malecón del Río at sunset
Barrio Abajo, the old neighbourhood where Carnaval traditions live on
The historic pier and beaches at Puerto Colombia

Good to know before you go

The Transmetro rapid bus line runs along the main corridors, but most visitors get around by taxi or by app, with Uber, DiDi and inDrive all widely used; agree on the fare before getting into a street taxi. The currency is the Colombian peso, cards work in malls and most restaurants in the north of the city, and cash is handy for street food and corner shops. Spanish is the language, spoken fast and with a strong costeño accent. During a heavy storm, stay where you are until it passes and never try to cross an arroyo on foot or by car, since the current can carry off vehicles. Most travellers stick to bottled water, and petty theft is common, so keep your phone out of sight on the street.

Entry requirements and health

No visa needed

Good news: with a Canadian passport you can just show up for a short tourist stay, no visa needed. Keep an eye on how long you're allowed to stay so your trip fits.

Vaccines and health

Many travellers get vaccinated against hepatitis A and typhoid, which spread through food and water. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for some areas, and it's worth keeping the certificate handy. Malaria is present in some areas, so ask a clinic whether antimalarials make sense for your route.

General orientation for a Canadian passport on a short tourist trip, not legal or medical advice. Confirm with official sources, and see a travel health clinic four to six weeks before departure.

Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.

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