Flying from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to El Dorado International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 20 minutes.
Bogota is two hours behind Rio De Janeiro and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from GIG to BOG start from 01:30 — the first with AVIANCA. The last service of the day is at 07:25 with AVIANCA. Overall, you can take your pick of 14 weekly Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GIG to BOG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
AVIANCA offers direct flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Bogota — and maybe even more of Colombia if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with AVIANCA on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for GIG to BOG flights is AVIANCA.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GIG and BOG:
Tocumen International Airport
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Ministro Pistarini Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight is RM651. A round-trip ticket right now is RM1,527. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book three months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GIG to BOG.
Plan your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from GIG to BOG.
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Handy information about Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
79.57% of flights that depart Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to GIG? If you're catching an early flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to El Dorado International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BOG instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an El Dorado International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion to explore Bogota and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from El Dorado International Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
From El Dorado International Airport, Bogota is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes 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 Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Bogota. If you like a more low-key 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 Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to El Dorado International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GIG to BOG sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Cali is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored after you've seen Bogota. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include 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. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.