Travelling from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
The timezone in Bogota is UTC-5, which is two hours behind El Calafate.
Your FTE to BOG flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way El Calafate Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight is RM1,226. A return ticket right now is RM2,717. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FTE to BOG if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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Handy information about El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 85.18% of flights that take off from FTE land on time.
Central El Calafate to El Calafate Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Arriving at El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
If you're arriving on a late El Calafate Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near BOG:
Grab an El Dorado International Airport rental car and explore Bogota and beyond with your own wheels. Renta Facil, Localiza and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from El Dorado International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Bogota. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from El Calafate Airport to El Dorado International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Bogota. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Bogota is September, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from El Calafate Airport to El Dorado International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FTE to BOG in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Colombia waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres south-west of Bogota, a trip to Cali will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
Around 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota, Medellin is another essential stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.