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Flying from Mexico City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): What you need to know
Mexico City is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) heading out from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Take off on a direct Mexico City to El Dorado International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 4 hours 35 minutes.
Bogota is one hour ahead of Mexico City. El Dorado International Airport is located in Bogota, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.
With 55 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is the busiest route. Aeromexico operates the earliest flight at 12:05am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from MEX to BOG is with AVIANCA at 11:20pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Mexico City to BOG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Take the express route from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Nonstop flights from Mexico City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) are available from here.
At MEX, there's a good selection of airlines that operate direct flights from Mexico City to El Dorado International Airport, such as:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with AVIANCA between MEX and BOG.
With 77.27% of services landing on schedule, AVIANCA is the top on-time carrier on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to BOG. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Mexico City to El Dorado International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Benito Juarez International Airport has a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from MEX make it to their destination as scheduled 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
You can book a direct Mexico City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) flight ticket with departures from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). Work out whether leaving from NLU works best for your plans.
VivaAerobus has direct flights from Mexico City to BOG leaving from NLU. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination in a single stretch.
VivaAerobus takes the lead in bookings on the NLU to BOG route.
Flights between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and El Dorado International Airport see fewer delays with VivaAerobus than with any other carrier.
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Mexico City to El Dorado International Airport, browse these options when leaving from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
You can arrive at NLU from the centre of Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Relax before your Mexico City to BOG flight at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to El Dorado International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near BOG and shut your eyes sooner:
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Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Mexico City to El Dorado International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
The centre of Bogota is roughly 8 kilometres from El Dorado International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Right now, Rs29,931 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to El Dorado International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs53,839. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Mexico City to BOG, book your ticket six months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Mexico City to El Dorado International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
August is when most people book flights from Mexico City to El Dorado International Airport (BOG). Visit Bogota in April for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Mexico City to BOG flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. September is the warmest month in Bogota, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 20ºC.
January has temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to El Dorado International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bogota
Start your Bogota trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to El Dorado International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria. And Teatro Colon Bogota are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Bogota itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Bogota, now it's time to explore other parts of Colombia. Journey about 241 kilometres north-west to Medellin to tick off its must-visit sights. From EcoParque Comuna 13 to Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 290 kilometres north-east of Bogota, Bucaramanga is another essential stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha.
