Travelling from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Bogota's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Bogota one hour behind Richmond.
To ensure you catch your RIC to BOG flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to El Dorado International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between RIC and BOG include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Currently, Rs28,802 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to El Dorado International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs84,589. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from RIC to BOG, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to El Dorado International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RIC to BOG.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to El Dorado International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
77.63% of flights that take off from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) from central Richmond, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 2 hours 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to El Dorado International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near RIC:
Arriving at El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to El Dorado International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BOG instead:
Travel at your own pace with an El Dorado International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion and chase adventure across Bogota and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from El Dorado International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport to central Bogota has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to El Dorado International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Bogota in April.
The warmest month in Bogota is September, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 20ºC. Book your flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to El Dorado International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RIC to BOG around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Cali is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bogota. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
Around 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota, Medellin is another favourite stop in Colombia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.
