Main lot sits directly in front of BAQ’s only terminal
The Main Parking Lot at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport sits right in front of the combined Domestic/International terminal, so you walk a few minutes from car to check-in. It’s the only general paid car park on airport property, handling both short- and long-stay parking for BAQ. If you live in Barranquilla or nearby and drive yourself to flights, this is the default option.
This lot serves both Domestic and International departures, with the same entrance road feeding the single passenger terminal. You don’t have to guess which side to use: park once, then follow signage to your airline’s check-in area. That simplicity matters at BAQ because there are no multi-story garages or remote satellite lots to choose between.
Short-stay works well for quick drop-offs or same-day returns, since the walk to the terminal doors is typically under 5 minutes from most spaces. Long-stay parking in the same Main Parking Lot suits trips of several days when you prefer to leave your own car instead of using a taxi or rideshare from Barranquilla’s city center, which sits roughly 12–15 km away depending on your route.
Prices at BAQ’s Main Parking Lot usually sit above off-airport street parking but below what you’d pay at larger Colombian hubs like BOG or MDE; expect to pay a day rate that makes sense mainly for one to seven nights. Payment is normally at machines near the exit or pay booths by the access road, so keep some time margin before your Domestic or International flight to queue and pay.
Practical tip: take a quick photo of your car and the nearest post or sign when you park in the Main Parking Lot at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, so when you land back at BAQ you can walk straight to the right row and get on the road faster.