Travelling from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Bogota Airport (BOG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bogota Airport is 11 hours 20 minutes.
Bogota is six hours behind Frankfurt and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from FRA to BOG start from 13:55 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The last service of the day is at 14:45 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can choose from five weekly Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bogota Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your FRA to BOG flight, leave 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 rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flying into Bogota (and then exploring more of Colombia!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bogota Airport.
Lufthansa is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for FRA to BOG flights is Lufthansa.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bogota Airport. These are the top stopovers between FRA and BOG:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Bogota Airport (BOG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bogota Airport flight is 416 €. A return fare right now is 669 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FRA to BOG if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bogota Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from FRA to BOG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bogota Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt am Main Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near FRA? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bogota Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bogota Airport (BOG)
Consider staying in a hotel near BOG if you're on a late Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bogota Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Bogota Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion and experience more of Bogota and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Bogota Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Bogota Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
Bogota Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Bogota. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Bogota Airport (BOG)
The quietest month for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bogota Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Bogota based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Bogota is September, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bogota Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from FRA to BOG in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Cali is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered 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 well-known destination in Colombia and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota. No journey is complete without dropping by EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.