Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG): What you need to know
Rio de Janeiro's main base, Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG).
Expect to be in the air for 6 hours 20 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Rio de Janeiro to Bogota El Dorado International Airport flight.
Bogota is two hours behind Rio de Janeiro. Bogota El Dorado International Airport is located in Bogota, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.
With 14 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is the busiest route. AVIANCA operates the earliest flight at 1:30am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from GIG to BOG is with AVIANCA at 7:25am.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Rio de Janeiro to BOG.
Popular months like January or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Get there in one go from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) operate from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Bogota El Dorado International Airport with AVIANCA. This well-known airline operates departures from GIG.
The top choice among passengers flying between GIG and BOG is Avianca.
With 71.31% of its services arriving as planned, Avianca is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to BOG. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
GIG is around 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 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.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Bogota El Dorado International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from GIG arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can arrive at SDU from the centre of Rio de Janeiro in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to travel the 5 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to BOG flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.
About Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Bogota El Dorado International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near BOG:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Rio de Janeiro to Bogota El Dorado International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
Bogota El Dorado International Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Bogota. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
At the moment, R 3,184 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Bogota El Dorado International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,988. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to BOG, book your ticket nine months before your departure date.
The best month for picking up cheap Rio de Janeiro to Bogota El Dorado International Airport tickets is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
March is the most popular month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG). Visit Bogota in December for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Bogota is September, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your Rio de Janeiro to BOG plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Bogota El Dorado International Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Bogota
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Bogota right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Bogota El Dorado International Airport:
Your Bogota trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that should be on your list include Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Bogota. Around 241 kilometres away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Colombia, head for Bucaramanga, roughly 290 kilometres northeast of Bogota. Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha are key reasons to visit.