Travelling from London to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to El Dorado International Airport (BOG), you'll have a good choice of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
11 hours is the average travel time for a direct London to El Dorado International Airport flight.
El Dorado International Airport is located in Bogota. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is five hours behind London.
You can pick from 7 direct flights each week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG). This is the most popular route, with AVIANCA offering a 9:40pm departure from LHR to BOG.
Your flight from London to BOG 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 for international travel.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) depart from this terminal.
When leaving from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to El Dorado International Airport with AVIANCA.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between LHR and BOG is AVIANCA.
AVIANCA tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 81.03% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from London to BOG with a stopover. To explore the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and BOG include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to El Dorado International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to El Dorado International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and BOG are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to BOG flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Booking a flight ticket from London to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) with a stop or two can offer you more choice of departure times and access to cheaper fares. When leaving from Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on your way to BOG:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to El Dorado International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
If you have a late flight from London to El Dorado International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near BOG:
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Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to El Dorado International Airport flight.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Bogota. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to El Dorado International Airport is Rs86,029. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs177,846. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from London to BOG, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your London to El Dorado International Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on flight tickets from London to BOG.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from London to El Dorado International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from London to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
August is the busiest month for flights from London to El Dorado International Airport (BOG). Plan your visit to Bogota in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a London to BOG flight ticket departing in September if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bogota to range from 8ºC to 20ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to El Dorado International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC.
More about Bogota
Start your Bogota trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to El Dorado International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria. And Teatro Colon Bogota are a couple of major attractions to add to your Bogota travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Colombia you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota, a visit to Medellin will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
Around 290 kilometres north-east of Bogota, Bucaramanga is another essential stop in Colombia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha.
