Travelling from Toronto to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when organising your flight from Toronto to El Dorado International Airport (BOG). Explore your options for taking off from Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
The average length of a direct Toronto to El Dorado International Airport flight is 6 hours 5 minutes.
El Dorado International Airport is located in Bogota. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind Toronto.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is the most popular route. AVIANCA operates the earliest flight at 8am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last flight from YYZ to BOG is with AVIANCA at 11:55pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Toronto to BOG, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Toronto to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) depart from this terminal.
When jetting out of YYZ, you can catch a direct flight from Toronto to El Dorado International Airport with AVIANCA.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with AVIANCA between YYZ and BOG.
Among carriers on this route, AVIANCA has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Toronto to El Dorado International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
63.97% of flights taking off from Pearson International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Toronto to BOG flight, stay in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62.09%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 105 kilometres from central Toronto. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Toronto to El Dorado International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rate of YKF is 63.64%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to El Dorado International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near BOG:
Grab an El Dorado International Airport rental car and discover Bogota and beyond with your own wheels. Renta Facil, Localiza and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your Toronto to El Dorado International Airport flight.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Bogota. How long it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
R 3,041 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to El Dorado International Airport. Return flights start from R 6,079. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book six months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Toronto to BOG.
Plan your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Toronto to El Dorado International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Toronto to El Dorado International Airport (BOG). August is the busiest month to visit Bogota. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
The warmest month in Bogota is September, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your Toronto to BOG plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to El Dorado International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Bogota
After booking your flight from Toronto to El Dorado International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bogota:
You'll find loads of things to do in Bogota when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria. Followed by Teatro Colon Bogota and Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City.
Explore more of Colombia
You've seen Bogota, now it's time to explore other parts of Colombia. Journey around 241 kilometres north-west to Medellin to check off its popular sights. From EcoParque Comuna 13 to Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Bucaramanga is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 290 kilometres north-east of Bogota. No journey is complete without experiencing Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha.
