Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bogota Airport (BOG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Bogota Airport is 10 hours 20 minutes.
Bogota's timezone is UTC-5, making Bogota six hours behind Madrid.
You can choose from 57 weekly Madrid Airport to Bogota Airport flights. The 00:30 departure with Iberia is the earliest you can take. Iberia operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MAD to BOG flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Madrid Airport to Bogota Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Bogota adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Colombia:
Most travellers choose to travel with Avianca on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for MAD to BOG flights is Iberia.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madrid Airport to Bogota Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MAD and BOG include:
Barcelona Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Punta Cana Airport
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights that take off from Madrid Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
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Arriving at Bogota Airport (BOG)
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Getting from Bogota Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
Bogota Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Bogota. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes around 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Bogota Airport (BOG)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Bogota Airport. November is the most popular month to head to Bogota. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Bogota is September, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Madrid Airport to Bogota Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to BOG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres south-west of Bogota, a visit to Cali will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.
Medellin is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota. No journey is complete without visiting EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.