Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) leaving from here.
Take off on a direct Fort Lauderdale to Bogota El Dorado International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 40 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale and Bogota (where Bogota El Dorado International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
Choose from 9 direct flights every week between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG). This is the busiest route, with Spirit Airlines offering a 10:20am departure from FLL to BOG.
To ensure you get on your flight from Fort Lauderdale to BOG, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Getting away during a peak time like March? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You can take a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
You can lock in a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bogota El Dorado International Airport with AVIANCA. This popular airline offers services from FLL.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Avianca between FLL and BOG.
Spirit Airlines is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to BOG leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Barranquilla Ernesto Cortissoz Intl Airport (BAQ)
The journey from central Fort Lauderdale to FLL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bogota El Dorado International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
75% of flights leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Book a hotel near BOG if you're catching a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bogota El Dorado International Airport. Pick one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
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Getting from Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
From Bogota El Dorado International Airport, central Bogota is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Bogota El Dorado International Airport is $244. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $483. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To snag cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to BOG, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG). March is the most popular month to visit Bogota. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in December.
Before locking in your Fort Lauderdale to BOG plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Bogota, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 20ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Bogota El Dorado International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC.
More about Bogota
Start your Bogota trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bogota El Dorado International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Teatro Colon Bogota and Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Bogota to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Colombia just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres northwest of Bogota, a trip to Medellin will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
If you want to check out another corner of Colombia, consider Bucaramanga, roughly 290 kilometres northeast of Bogota. Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha are among its highlights.