Travelling from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Bogota Airport (BOG): what you need to know
The timezone in Bogota is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Des Moines.
Your DSM to BOG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Des Moines Airport to Bogota Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between DSM and BOG include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Orlando International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
77% of flights that take off from Des Moines Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Des Moines Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Des Moines. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to DSM? If you're boarding an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Bogota Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bogota Airport (BOG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Des Moines Airport to Bogota Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BOG instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Bogota Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion to explore Bogota and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Bogota Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Bogota Airport (BOG)
November is the most popular month for flights from Des Moines Airport to Bogota Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Bogota in March.
Book your flight from Des Moines Airport to Bogota Airport for September if you want to go to Bogota during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 20ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DSM to BOG in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Colombia
You've seen Bogota, now it's time to discover other parts of Colombia. Journey around 306 kilometres south-west to Cali to tick off its leading attractions. From Cristo Rey to El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Colombia, head for Medellin, roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota. EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13 are highlights.
