Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bogota Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Bogota Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 13 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Bogota is UTC-5, which is eight hours behind Istanbul.
Choose from seven weekly Istanbul Airport to Bogota Airport flights. The 08:05 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 09:40.
To ensure you get on your IST to BOG flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Bogota Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Bogota — and maybe even more of Colombia if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Turkish Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Bogota Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between IST and BOG:
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Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Bogota Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to IST:
Arriving at Bogota Airport (BOG)
Consider staying in a hotel near BOG if you're taking a late Istanbul Airport to Bogota Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Bogota Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion and find adventure across Bogota and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Bogota Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Bogota Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
Bogota Airport to central Bogota has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Bogota Airport (BOG)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Bogota Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Bogota. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Airport to Bogota Airport for September if you'd like to visit Bogota during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IST to BOG around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Cali is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've seen Bogota. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.
Medellin is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota. No trip is complete without visiting EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.