Travelling from Bucharest to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) leaving from here.
El Dorado International Airport is located in Bogota. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is seven hours behind Bucharest.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bucharest to BOG, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Bucharest to BOG with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between OTP and BOG include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
OTP is about 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Bucharest to El Dorado International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% touch down on time at their destination.
About El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
If you have a late flight from Bucharest to El Dorado International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near BOG:
Pick up an El Dorado International Airport rental car and discover Bogota and beyond with your own wheels. Renta Facil, Localiza and Green Motion are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Bucharest to El Dorado International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
The centre of Bogota is around 8 kilometres from El Dorado International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to El Dorado International Airport is R 6,169. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,364. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Bucharest to BOG, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Bucharest to El Dorado International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Bucharest to BOG.
Discover the best deal on a flight from Bucharest to El Dorado International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Bucharest to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
August is when most people book flights from Bucharest to El Dorado International Airport (BOG). Plan your visit to Bogota in April for a quieter experience.
When booking your Bucharest to BOG plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Bogota, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to El Dorado International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Bogota
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to El Dorado International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bogota:
Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria. And Teatro Colon Bogota are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Bogota to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Colombia just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota, a visit to Medellin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
Bucaramanga is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 290 kilometres north-east of Bogota. No journey is complete without dropping by Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha.
