Travelling from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 13 hours 31 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from El Dorado International Airport to Istanbul.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is 8 hours ahead of Bogota, where El Dorado International Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from BOG to Istanbul, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing flights from BOG to Istanbul, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can visit Türkiye (Turkey) for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Colombia. But before booking your cheap tickets from El Dorado International Airport to Istanbul, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Bogota, BOG can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 12 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near BOG. Whether you're taking an early flight from El Dorado International Airport to Istanbul or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Istanbul
R 7,434 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from El Dorado International Airport to Istanbul. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 18,641. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BOG to Istanbul, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a ticket from El Dorado International Airport to Istanbul.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from BOG to Istanbul. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from El Dorado International Airport to Istanbul, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to the centre of Istanbul is about 50 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near IST if you're taking a late flight from El Dorado International Airport to Istanbul. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Central Istanbul is located around 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). After your flight from El Dorado International Airport to Istanbul has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 57 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near SAW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from BOG to Istanbul:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the most popular month for flights from El Dorado International Airport to Istanbul. To avoid the crowds, visit Istanbul in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from El Dorado International Airport to Istanbul for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap flights from BOG to Istanbul in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Istanbul
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Istanbul right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from El Dorado International Airport to Istanbul:
Topkapi Palace and The Basilica Cistern are a couple of major attractions to put on your Istanbul itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Galata Tower.
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