Travelling from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
Tijuana is three hours behind Bogota and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your BOG to TIJ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like November? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bogota Airport to Tijuana Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between BOG and TIJ:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Cancun Airport
Guadalajara Airport
Handy information about Bogota Airport (BOG)
When it comes to Bogota Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bogota to Bogota Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bogota Airport to Tijuana Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BOG:
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Reserve a hotel near TIJ if you're on a late Bogota Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Tijuana Airport rental car and discover Tijuana and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Dollar and Ace Rent a Car are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Tijuana Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Tijuana Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Tijuana. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Bogota Airport to Tijuana Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Tijuana. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Bogota Airport to Tijuana Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tijuana, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 34ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOG to TIJ in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexicali is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tijuana. Around 145 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Dino Park and Espacio Cultural Artmósferas.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Tijuana, Ensenada is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to La Bufadora, Hussong’s Cantina and Rivera del Pacifico.