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vedatil4 wrote:Hello A.net friends,
Would someone explain to me why San Andres Island (ADZ) in the western part of the Caribbean Sea doesn't have direct flights from the US or Canada? Have they ever?
It seems like that ADZ airport is very busy. But practically all the flights are to/from Colombia. That forces tourists from North America to overshoot the island twice by almost two hours.
It seems like a great place. Any info will be appreciated.
EcuaCan wrote:Air Transat used to, and their website still has info on San Andres, but notes that there will be no flights there for the 2021/2022 season.
https://www.airtransat.com/en-CA/colomb ... 2022-03-17
vedatil4 wrote:EcuaCan wrote:Air Transat used to, and their website still has info on San Andres, but notes that there will be no flights there for the 2021/2022 season.
https://www.airtransat.com/en-CA/colomb ... 2022-03-17
I see. Damn that pandemic!
If I lived in Montreal, this island would be on my radar of places to visit during the winter.
Any US carriers in the past though?
vedatil4 wrote:It seems like that ADZ airport is very busy. But practically all the flights are to/from Colombia. That forces tourists from North America to overshoot the island twice by almost two hours.
PatrickZ80 wrote:vedatil4 wrote:It seems like that ADZ airport is very busy. But practically all the flights are to/from Colombia. That forces tourists from North America to overshoot the island twice by almost two hours.
The other option would be Copa with a transfer in Panama, that's less of a detour than Colombia. Although it would mean you'd have to clear immigration in San Andres since Panama to San Andres is an international flight. Transferring in mainland Colombia you can clear immigration there since mainland Colombia to San Andres is a domestic flight. Not sure what would be more convenient, Panama seems to be very good for international-to-international transfers. No need to clear immigration there, you can just stay airside.
But as said, American Eagle flies from Miami and Air Transat is listed as a seasonal route from Montreal but currently not bookable. If those two aren't an option, I'd certainly take Copa into consideration.