Travelling from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens seven hours ahead of Bogota.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your BOG to ATH flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bogota Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BOG and ATH:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Barcelona Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
R 7,299 is currently the best price for a one-way Bogota Airport to Athens International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 14,900. These prices can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BOG to ATH, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Bogota Airport to Athens International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BOG to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bogota Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Bogota Airport (BOG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bogota Airport, 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Bogota to Bogota Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BOG? If you're boarding an early flight from Bogota Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're getting in on a late Bogota Airport to Athens International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bogota Airport to Athens International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Athens in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Bogota Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BOG to ATH sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its leading attractions. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without experiencing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.