Travelling from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Glasgow: what you need to know
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0. The city is five hours ahead of Bogota, where El Dorado International Airport is located.
To avoid rushing for your BOG to Glasgow flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from BOG to Glasgow with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Bogota, BOG can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from El Dorado International Airport to Glasgow? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BOG:
When it comes to the on-time performance of El Dorado International Airport, data shows 72.09% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Glasgow
Rs123,815 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way El Dorado International Airport to Glasgow flight. A return ticket right now is Rs247,577. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from BOG to Glasgow, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from El Dorado International Airport to Glasgow throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an updated deal for cheap flights from BOG to Glasgow.
Find an affordable flight from El Dorado International Airport to Glasgow with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from El Dorado International Airport to Glasgow. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Grab a Glasgow International Airport rental car and explore Glasgow and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from BOG to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. Once you've disembarked your flight from El Dorado International Airport to Glasgow, it'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take about 55 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to PIK. Settle in and get cosy after your BOG to Glasgow flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or cab lines. Pick up a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare availability and rates from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from PIK two weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Plan your trip to Glasgow in high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from El Dorado International Airport to Glasgow in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in an El Dorado International Airport to Glasgow flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from BOG to Glasgow around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Glasgow right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from El Dorado International Airport to Glasgow:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral and Riverside Museum are major attractions which should be on any good Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Glasgow. Around 402 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Cardiff is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 499 kilometres south of Glasgow. No trip is complete without a visit to Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay.
