Guatapé en helicóptero
Fly Colombia runs it from the hangars at Olaya Herrera Airport. The helicopter flies to Guatapé, circles El Peñol rock, lands, waits two hours and brings you back. It costs COP 10,800,000 per helicopter, up to 5 people (October 2026).
- Hours
- Every day, by reservation. Time and route depend on the weather and the control tower.
- Price
- COP 10,800,000 per helicopter, up to 5 people, with 2 hours of waiting time in Guatapé. Extra hour of waiting: COP 800,000 (official website, checked 2026-10-13).
- Duration
- 2 to 4 hours
- Address
- Hangares del Aeropuerto Olaya Herrera (entrada por la Calle 5), Medellín
The flight leaves from the hangars at Olaya Herrera Airport. Before takeoff they drive you around the aircraft area in a van and take you to a waiting room they decorate for whatever you're celebrating: a birthday, an anniversary, a proposal.
The route crosses Medellín from south to north: Cerro Nutibara, La Alpujarra, the stadium, the Botanical Garden, the metro viaduct. It continues over Bello, Copacabana, Barbosa and San Vicente to the reservoir. There the pilot flies a full circle around El Peñol rock and lands at a hotel on the water.
On the ground you have two hours to climb the rock, have lunch or walk around town. Then the helicopter picks you up at the same spot and flies back to Olaya Herrera. The round trip is about 140 kilometers of flying.
The price is per helicopter, not per person. It takes up to 5 passengers with a 380-kilo limit for the group. Insurance and taxes are included, and each extra hour of waiting in Guatapé costs COP 800,000.
What to see
- El Peñol rock from the air, with the 360-degree loop.
- The islands and arms of the reservoir.
- Medellín from south to north on takeoff.
- The town of Guatapé and its painted zócalos, during the two hours on the ground.
Getting there
- Meeting point: the gate to the hangars at Olaya Herrera Airport, on Calle 5. Get there by taxi or car.
Tips
- When you book, give the group's approximate weight: the limit is 380 kilos.
- If you want more time in Guatapé, ask for extra waiting hours from the start.
- Climbing the rock isn't listed in what the plan includes; bring cash for the entrance.
- The control tower can change the route on the day.
FAQ
How many people fit?
Up to 5, with a combined limit of 380 kilos.
What does the price include?
The round-trip flight, two hours of waiting in Guatapé, the welcome at the hangars, insurance and taxes.
Where does it leave from?
From the hangars at Olaya Herrera Airport in Medellín.
Can I go any day?
Yes, every day by reservation, weather permitting.
