Flying from Rio De Janeiro to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's main base, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Rio De Janeiro to El Dorado International Airport (BOG).
Approximately 6 hours 22 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to El Dorado International Airport.
Bogota is 2 hours behind Rio De Janeiro. El Dorado International Airport is located in Bogota, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
The busiest route is from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG), with 14 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from GIG to BOG is the 01:30 Avianca option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 07:25 with Avianca.
Your flight from Rio De Janeiro to BOG won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rio De Janeiro to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) operate out of this terminal.
When jetting out of GIG, you can catch a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to El Dorado International Airport with Avianca.
We make it a cinch to book a flight from Rio De Janeiro to BOG that includes a stopover. To see the options leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GIG and BOG include:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
From central Rio De Janeiro, GIG is around 18 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Have an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to El Dorado International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
About El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to El Dorado International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near BOG:
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Bogota. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 26 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 12 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
For a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to El Dorado International Airport, R 2,354 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from R 6,454. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change depending on availability.
5 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to score cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to BOG.
Plan your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Rio De Janeiro to El Dorado International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Rio De Janeiro to El Dorado International Airport. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to El Dorado International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Bogota in April when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Rio De Janeiro to BOG for September if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bogota to range from 8ºC to 20ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to El Dorado International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC on average.
More about Bogota
After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to El Dorado International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bogota:
Gold Museum and Usaquen Train Station are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Bogota to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Compartir Primera Etapa.
Complete your Bogota trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to El Dorado International Airport, the next step is choosing one of our car rentals in Bogota. Explore the offers and instantly compare your options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.
