Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
The timezone in Bogota is UTC-5, which is 13 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your KUL to BOG flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to El Dorado International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between KUL and BOG include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Currently, 615 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.442 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from KUL to BOG, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to El Dorado International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from KUL to BOG.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to El Dorado International Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Kuala Lumpur International Airport from central Kuala Lumpur, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 4 hours 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near KUL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to El Dorado International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
If you're getting in on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BOG:
Pick up an El Dorado International Airport rental car and discover Bogota and beyond with your own wheels. Renta Facil, Localiza and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from El Dorado International Airport about one week in advance.
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 around 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Bogota in April.
Lock in your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to El Dorado International Airport for September if you want to visit Bogota during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KUL to BOG sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Colombia waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres south-west of Bogota, a trip to Cali will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
Medellin is another must-experience destination in Colombia and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota. No trip is complete without a visit to Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.