Cappuccino at gate T1 check-in runs around COP 10,000
Café Bar Aeropuerto sits landside in T1 at Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International, just before security, so it works as a last stop while you wait for check-in to open. It’s a basic counter-service spot: espresso drinks, bottled water, soft drinks, a few beers, and simple pastries or empanadas. Prices run in the mid-range for an airport in Colombia, more than downtown San Andrés but not outrageous by big-hub standards.
Open roughly from the first departures around 06:00 until the late evening flights, Café Bar Aeropuerto covers most LATAM, Avianca, and low-cost carrier banks through the day. Expect to pay about COP 8,000–12,000 for coffee, COP 12,000–20,000 for a beer, and a bit more for a sandwich or hot snack. Seating is limited to a few tables and bar stools nearby, and it fills quickly when multiple flights depart within the same 60–90 minute window.
Food quality sits at “fine for a short wait” level, and that matches the Colombian Facebook complaints that airport options feel basic and overpriced versus the city. You’re paying airport markup for pre-made sandwiches, packaged snacks, and reheated items. If you’re price-sensitive, stick to a simple tinto or espresso and bring your own bakery items from town before heading to T1.
Watch out for slow service when two or three planes are boarding within 30 minutes; one or two staff handle orders, payment, and basic prep, so a cappuccino can take 10–15 minutes. Card machines sometimes glitch, so have COP cash ready in COP 10,000 or 20,000 notes. Seating turnover is quick, but you might end up standing at the counter with your drink if you hit a 40–60 passenger rush.
Practical tip: if you want anything more substantial than coffee and a snack, eat in San Andrés city first, then use Café Bar Aeropuerto for a last drink or water bottle top-up before you clear security for your T1 departure.