Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Bogota's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Bogota one hour behind Ottawa.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your YOW to BOG flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Right now, R 4,577 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,147. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YOW to BOG if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to El Dorado International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW's address is 50 Airport Road.
Of the flights that depart from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to YOW? If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to El Dorado International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
If you're landing on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near BOG:
Travel at your own pace with an El Dorado International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion and experience more of Bogota and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from El Dorado International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
From El Dorado International Airport, Bogota is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Bogota in April.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to El Dorado International Airport for September if you want to go to Bogota during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YOW to BOG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Colombia just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres south-west of Bogota, a trip to Cali will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
Medellin is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota. No journey is complete without seeing Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.