Flying from Santiago Airport (STI) to Bogota Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Bogota's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Bogota one hour behind Santiago.
Leave plenty of time to make your STI to BOG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santiago Airport to Bogota Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between STI and BOG:
Miami International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago Airport (STI) to Bogota Airport (BOG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santiago Airport to Bogota Airport flight is R 3,310. A round-trip ticket is currently R 4,970. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from STI to BOG, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Santiago Airport to Bogota Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from STI to BOG.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Santiago Airport to Bogota Airport.
Handy information about Santiago Airport (STI)
80% of flights leaving Santiago Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from STI.
Central Santiago to Santiago Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near STI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Santiago Airport to Bogota Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Bogota Airport (BOG)
If you have a late Santiago Airport to Bogota Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BOG:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bogota Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Bogota and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Bogota Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Bogota Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
Bogota Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Bogota. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Bogota Airport (BOG)
November is the most popular month for flights from Santiago Airport to Bogota Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Bogota in March.
Lock in your flight from Santiago Airport to Bogota Airport for September if you'd like to go to Bogota during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from STI to BOG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Colombia just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres south-west of Bogota, a visit to Cali will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Colombia, head for Medellin, about 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota. EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13 are highlights.
