Travelling from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Bogota Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Bogota Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 5 minutes.
Bogota's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Bogota two hours behind Sao Paulo.
Flights from GRU to BOG start at 01:45 — the earliest with AVIANCA. The last departure is at 23:45 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 42 weekly Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Bogota Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your GRU to BOG flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Bogota (and then exploring more of Colombia!) is a snap with Avianca. This popular airline has direct flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Bogota Airport.
Avianca is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Avianca is the most punctual carrier that operates GRU to BOG flights, with 66.67% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Bogota Airport. These are the top stopovers between GRU and BOG:
Lima Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Bogota Airport (BOG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Bogota Airport flight is Rs31,909. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs96,149. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GRU to BOG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Bogota Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from GRU to BOG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Bogota Airport.
Handy information about Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
When it comes to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport from central Sao Paulo, it takes about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to GRU? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Bogota Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bogota Airport (BOG)
Consider booking a hotel near BOG if you're taking a late Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Bogota Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Bogota Airport rental car and explore Bogota and beyond with your own wheels. Renta Facil, Localiza and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Bogota Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Bogota Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
From Bogota Airport, Bogota is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Bogota Airport (BOG)
The quietest month for a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Bogota Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Bogota based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Bogota Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Bogota, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC to 20ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GRU to BOG in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Colombia
Cali is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored after you've seen Bogota. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.
Around 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota, Medellin is another essential stop in Colombia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
