Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
The timezone in Bogota is UTC-5, which is 16 hours behind Sydney.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SYD to BOG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to El Dorado International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SYD and BOG:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight is $1,498. A return plane ticket right now is $2,522. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SYD to BOG, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to El Dorado International Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.62% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to El Dorado International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SYD:
Arriving at El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Reserve a hotel near BOG if you're on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with an El Dorado International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion and find adventure across Bogota and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from El Dorado International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Bogota. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to El Dorado International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Bogota. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to El Dorado International Airport for September if you'd like to go to Bogota during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 20ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to BOG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Cali is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Bogota. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
Medellin is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota. No journey is complete without dropping by Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.