SATENA schedules special operation between Bogotá and Valledupar for the Vallenato Legend Festival
Bogotá, march de 2026
On the occasion of the celebration of the Vallenato Legend Festival, one of the most representative cultural events in the country, SATENA, the airline of Colombians, announced a special flight schedule on the Bogotá–Valledupar–Bogotá route, with the objective of facilitating the travel of passengers to the capital of Cesar during the days of highest mobilization. "Every year, the Vallenato Legend Festival convenes thousands of people who arrive in Valledupar to celebrate a tradition deeply linked to the cultural identity of the Colombian Caribbean. From SATENA, we accompany this movement by reinforcing our air operation to facilitate access to the city during one of the seasons of highest demand," stated Major General Óscar Zuluaga Castaño, president of SATENA.
The schedule includes ten additional flights, distributed across five round-trip frequencies that will operate on April 29 and 30, as well as May 1, 3, and 4, dates on which the highest flow of visitors to the city is historically recorded. These operations will be carried out in Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft, with a capacity for 50 passengers, which will allow for the expansion of seat availability during the central days of the festival.
Wednesday, April 29Bogotá-Valledupar: 12:53 m
Valledupar-Bogotá: 02:41 pm
Thursday, April 30Bogotá-Valledupar: 01:10 pm
Valledupar-Bogotá: 15:05 pm
Friday, May 1Bogotá-Valledupar: 01:10 pm
Valledupar-Bogotá: 15:05 pm
Sunday, May 3Bogotá-Valledupar: 09:50 am
Valledupar-Bogotá: 11:44 am
Monday, May 4Bogotá-Valledupar: 02:00 pm
Valledupar-Bogotá: 03:55 pm
This operation will allow for the expansion of available capacity during the central days of the festival, facilitating the travel of tourists, artists, cultural managers, and logistics teams linked to the event's cultural agenda.
The Vallenato Legend Festival, celebrated annually in Valledupar, brings together performers, composers, and accordion players from all over the country around one of Colombia's most representative musical genres, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. During this season, the city becomes the epicenter of vallenato music and receives visitors from different regions of the country and abroad.
"As the airline of Colombians, we accompany the events that mobilize the regions and strengthen their culture. These additional operations seek to offer travel alternatives for those who wish to participate in a celebration that is part of the country's cultural heritage," added Zuluaga Castaño.
With this special operation, SATENA accompanies the cultural and tourist dynamics generated by the Vallenato Legend Festival, facilitating the travel of passengers to Valledupar during the days of highest attendance. Those interested in traveling can check availability and schedules, and purchase tickets at www.satena.com, through the national Contact Center (601) 918 6030 and (+57) 601 794 2211, the WhatsApp line (+57) 323 322 0006, or at authorized points of sale.
About SATENA:
SATENA is the state-owned airline of Colombia, founded in 1962. Since its inception, it has played a fundamental role in providing air connectivity to remote and hard-to-reach regions of the country. Its primary goal is to provide air transport services to isolated communities, fostering socio-economic development and tourism. Throughout its 63 years, the airline has successfully expanded its route network, connecting cities and destinations that were previously unreachable for many. Its commitment is based on "reaching where no one else goes," offering essential air connectivity for activities such as trade and medical care in remote areas.
On the occasion of the celebration of the Vallenato Legend Festival, one of the most representative cultural events in the country, SATENA, the airline of Colombians, announced a special flight schedule on the Bogotá–Valledupar–Bogotá route, with the objective of facilitating the travel of passengers to the capital of Cesar during the days of highest mobilization. "Every year, the Vallenato Legend Festival convenes thousands of people who arrive in Valledupar to celebrate a tradition deeply linked to the cultural identity of the Colombian Caribbean. From SATENA, we accompany this movement by reinforcing our air operation to facilitate access to the city during one of the seasons of highest demand," stated Major General Óscar Zuluaga Castaño, president of SATENA.
The schedule includes ten additional flights, distributed across five round-trip frequencies that will operate on April 29 and 30, as well as May 1, 3, and 4, dates on which the highest flow of visitors to the city is historically recorded. These operations will be carried out in Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft, with a capacity for 50 passengers, which will allow for the expansion of seat availability during the central days of the festival.
Wednesday, April 29
Thursday, April 30
Friday, May 1
Sunday, May 3
Monday, May 4
This operation will allow for the expansion of available capacity during the central days of the festival, facilitating the travel of tourists, artists, cultural managers, and logistics teams linked to the event's cultural agenda.
The Vallenato Legend Festival, celebrated annually in Valledupar, brings together performers, composers, and accordion players from all over the country around one of Colombia's most representative musical genres, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. During this season, the city becomes the epicenter of vallenato music and receives visitors from different regions of the country and abroad.
"As the airline of Colombians, we accompany the events that mobilize the regions and strengthen their culture. These additional operations seek to offer travel alternatives for those who wish to participate in a celebration that is part of the country's cultural heritage," added Zuluaga Castaño.
With this special operation, SATENA accompanies the cultural and tourist dynamics generated by the Vallenato Legend Festival, facilitating the travel of passengers to Valledupar during the days of highest attendance. Those interested in traveling can check availability and schedules, and purchase tickets at www.satena.com, through the national Contact Center (601) 918 6030 and (+57) 601 794 2211, the WhatsApp line (+57) 323 322 0006, or at authorized points of sale.
About SATENA:
SATENA is the state-owned airline of Colombia, founded in 1962. Since its inception, it has played a fundamental role in providing air connectivity to remote and hard-to-reach regions of the country. Its primary goal is to provide air transport services to isolated communities, fostering socio-economic development and tourism. Throughout its 63 years, the airline has successfully expanded its route network, connecting cities and destinations that were previously unreachable for many. Its commitment is based on "reaching where no one else goes," offering essential air connectivity for activities such as trade and medical care in remote areas.
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