Travelling from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Bogota's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Bogota five hours behind Dakar.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your DSS to BOG flight.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Blaise Diagne International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DSS and BOG:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight is $2,007. A round-trip fare is currently $3,564. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DSS to BOG if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to El Dorado International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DSS to BOG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to El Dorado International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
66.96% of flights that depart Blaise Diagne International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Dakar to Blaise Diagne International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Booked an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to El Dorado International Airport? Stay at a hotel near DSS, like Studio Meublé. KËR Mouna will also have you moments from the terminal.
Arriving at El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Blaise Diagne International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BOG instead:
Follow your own route with an El Dorado International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion and experience more of Bogota and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from El Dorado International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport to central Bogota has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Bogota in April.
Book your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to El Dorado International Airport for September if you want to go to Bogota during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 20ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DSS to BOG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometres south-west of Bogota, a trip to Cali will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Colombia, head for Medellin, roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are among the biggest draws.