Flying from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR): what you need to know
The timezone in Puerto Vallarta is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Bogota.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BOG to PVR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bogota Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BOG and PVR:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
Handy information about Bogota Airport (BOG)
Of all flights departing from Bogota Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Bogota Airport from central Bogota, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near BOG. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bogota Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Reserve a hotel near PVR if you're catching a late Bogota Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Puerto Vallarta Airport rental car and discover Puerto Vallarta and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Puerto Vallarta Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to central Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Puerto Vallarta. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Bogota Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport is September, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Puerto Vallarta based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Bogota Airport to Puerto Vallarta Airport for May if you want to explore Puerto Vallarta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 34ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BOG to PVR sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Puerto Vallarta, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Travel about 193 kilometres east to Guadalajara to check off its top attractions. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
León de los Aldama is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres east of Puerto Vallarta. No trip is complete without experiencing Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.