Travelling from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Bogota.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BOG to CPT flight.
Flying during a peak month like November? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bogota Airport to Cape Town Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between BOG and CPT include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Right now, 796 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Bogota Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.138 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from BOG to CPT, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Bogota Airport to Cape Town Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Bogota Airport (BOG)
71% of flights leaving from Bogota Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Bogota to Bogota Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BOG? If you're boarding an early flight from Bogota Airport to Cape Town Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
If you're landing on a late Bogota Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near CPT:
Pick up a Cape Town Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Cape Town Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The quietest month for a flight from Bogota Airport to Cape Town Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Cape Town based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Bogota Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you want to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BOG to CPT sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you should also see. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Worcester is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without dropping by Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.