Travelling from Washington DC to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG): What you need to know
Washington DC's main base, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Washington DC to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG).
Bogota's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Washington DC. Bogota El Dorado International Airport is located in Bogota.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Washington DC to BOG.
If you're travelling during a popular month like April, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Washington DC to BOG. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
DCA is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
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76% of flights leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport make it to their destination on time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Consider flying out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) plane ticket from this hub.
AVIANCA operates direct flights from Washington DC to BOG departing from IAD. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination in a single stretch.
Avianca takes the lead in bookings on the IAD to BOG route.
The most punctual carrier is Avianca. Its Washington Dulles International Airport to Bogota El Dorado International Airport flights land without delay 68.42% of the time.
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Bogota El Dorado International Airport. Check out these connections between Washington Dulles International Airport and BOG:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to BOG flight:
74% of flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Reserve a plane ticket from Washington DC to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) departing from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between BWI and BOG include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Bogota El Dorado International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that take off from BWI make it to their destination on schedule 77% of the time.
About Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
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Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Washington DC to Bogota El Dorado International Airport flight.
Getting from Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
Central Bogota is around 14 kilometres from Bogota El Dorado International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
$189 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Bogota El Dorado International Airport. A return flight starts at $468. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Washington DC to BOG, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Washington DC to Bogota El Dorado International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Washington DC to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG). December is the busiest month to visit Bogota. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in September.
Lock in a Washington DC to BOG plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bogota to range from 8ºC to 20ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Bogota El Dorado International Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC and 21ºC.
More about Bogota
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Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria. And Teatro Colon Bogota are a couple of major attractions to add to your Bogota travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres northwest of Bogota, a trip to Medellin will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
Bucaramanga is another standout destination in Colombia and is around 290 kilometres northeast of Bogota. No trip is complete without a visit to Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha.