Travelling from London to Palonegro International Airport (BGA): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your journey from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Palonegro International Airport (BGA). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Bucaramanga is five hours behind London. Palonegro International Airport is located in Bucaramanga, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to BGA, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to visit a new city or just take a break during your trip. When looking for a cheap flight from London to BGA, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is one option when departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London to Palonegro International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to BGA flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Palonegro International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
Consider booking a hotel close to BGA if you have a late flight from London to Palonegro International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your London to Palonegro International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Palonegro International Airport is $1,256. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,107. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from London to BGA, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from London to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Bucaramanga. July is when most people book flights from London to Palonegro International Airport (BGA), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Bucaramanga is February, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your London to BGA flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 10ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Palonegro International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bucaramanga
Start your Bucaramanga trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Palonegro International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Bucaramanga when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Catedral de la Sagrada Familia followed by Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bucaramanga. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria, Teatro Colon Bogota and Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City.
Medellin is another favourite destination in Colombia and is around 274 kilometres west of Bucaramanga. No journey is complete without a visit to EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.