Flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Bogota Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Bogota Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 25 minutes.
Bogota's timezone is UTC-5, making Bogota two hours behind Rio de Janeiro.
Every week, there are 18 Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Bogota Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, take the 01:30 AVIANCA flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 07:25 with AVIANCA.
Your GIG to BOG flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like December? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Avianca offers direct flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Bogota Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Bogota — and maybe even more of Colombia if you have time.
Most passengers choose to fly with Avianca on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering GIG to BOG flights is Avianca. Its services arrive without delay 71.31% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Bogota Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GIG and BOG:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport
Handy information about Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport from central Rio de Janeiro, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to GIG? If you're catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Bogota Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bogota Airport (BOG)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Bogota Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BOG instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Bogota Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bogota and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Bogota Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Bogota Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
Bogota Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Bogota. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Bogota Airport (BOG)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Bogota Airport. November is the most popular month to head to Bogota. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Bogota Airport for September if you want to explore Bogota during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GIG to BOG sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
You've visited Bogota, now it's time to explore other corners of Colombia. Journey about 306 kilometres south-west to Cali to tick off its must-visit sights. From Cristo Rey to El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Medellin is another favourite destination in Colombia and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota. No journey is complete without dropping by EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.