Flying from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Bogota.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BOG to ZRH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like November, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bogota Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between BOG and ZRH include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
Handy information about Bogota Airport (BOG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bogota Airport, data shows 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Bogota Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Bogota. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BOG? If you're catching an early flight from Bogota Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Reserve a hotel near ZRH if you have a late Bogota Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and see more of Zurich and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bogota Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Zurich. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Bogota Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOG to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Bern is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without seeing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.