Flying from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is 14 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 way, you can comfortably board your BOG to NRT flight.
Flying during a peak month such as November? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bogota Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BOG and NRT:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
New York Newark Airport
Handy information about Bogota Airport (BOG)
Of all flights leaving Bogota Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
Bogota Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Bogota. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BOG? If you've booked an early flight from Bogota Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Book a hotel near NRT if you're catching a late Bogota Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and explore beyond Tokyo's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tokyo Narita Airport around four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
The quietest month for a flight from Bogota Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is March, while May is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Tokyo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Bogota Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOG to NRT in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be explored. Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a trip to Osaka will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without visiting Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.