Flying from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bogota Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 25 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Rio de Janeiro two hours ahead of Bogota.
Every week, there are 18 Bogota Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, pick the 16:00 AVIANCA flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 22:05 with AVIANCA.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BOG to GIG flight.
Travelling during a peak month like November? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Avianca has direct flights from Bogota Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Rio de Janeiro — and maybe even more of Brazil if your schedule allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Avianca.
Avianca is the most punctual carrier that operates BOG to GIG flights, with 75.83% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bogota Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BOG and GIG include:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Montevideo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bogota Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight is R 5,444. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 7,726. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from BOG to GIG, reserve your trip two months before your departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Bogota Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BOG to GIG.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bogota Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport.
Handy information about Bogota Airport (BOG)
Of all flights leaving Bogota Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Bogota Airport from central Bogota, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bogota Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near BOG:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bogota Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience more of Rio de Janeiro and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The quietest month for a flight from Bogota Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Rio de Janeiro based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Bogota Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BOG to GIG in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Belo Horizonte is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. No journey is complete without visiting Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
