Travelling from London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG): What you need to know
London's main base, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG).
Expect to be in the air for 11 hours. That's the average time for a direct London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport flight.
Bogota El Dorado International Airport is located in Bogota. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is five hours behind London.
You can choose from 7 direct services every week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG). This is the busiest route, with AVIANCA offering a 9:40pm departure from LHR to BOG.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to BOG, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can book a direct flight from London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You can travel on a direct flight from London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport with AVIANCA. This top carrier offers services from LHR.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with Avianca between LHR and BOG.
Avianca takes the lead in punctuality. An impressive 83.33% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to BOG departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 24 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and BOG:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to BOG flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport land at their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a plane ticket from London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) with one or more stops departing from London Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and BOG:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means most of its flights touch down as expected and your plans stay right on track.
About Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Have a late flight from London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near BOG and turn in quicker:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week before your London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport flight.
Getting from Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
From Bogota El Dorado International Airport, central Bogota is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
$565 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport. Return flights start from $1,385. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to BOG. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from London to BOG.
Bag the best deal on a flight from London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
December is the quietest month for flights from London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG), while March is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Bogota based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Bogota is September, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your London to BOG plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bogota
Start your Bogota trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Bogota El Dorado International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota are must-visits when exploring Bogota.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bogota. Around 241 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
Bucaramanga is another must-experience destination in Colombia and is around 290 kilometres northeast of Bogota. No journey is complete without seeing Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha.