Travelling from Mexico City to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Mexico City to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG). Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) are the two main airports in Mexico City.
Hop on a direct Mexico City to Bogota El Dorado International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 4 hours 40 minutes.
Bogota is one hour ahead of Mexico City. Bogota El Dorado International Airport is located in Bogota, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.
With 50 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is the busiest route. Aeromexico operates the earliest flight at 12:05am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from MEX to BOG is with AVIANCA at 11:20pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Mexico City to BOG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Reach your destination without the detour from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Direct flights from Mexico City to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) are available from here.
AVIANCA is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Mexico City to Bogota El Dorado International Airport leaving from MEX.
Most travellers choose to book seats with Avianca between MEX and BOG.
Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier. An exceptional 94.51% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Mexico City to BOG departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Bogota El Dorado International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Think about kicking off your trip from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). You can book a direct Mexico City to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) plane ticket from this hub.
VivaAerobus operates direct flights from Mexico City to BOG departing from NLU. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination in a single stretch.
On the NLU to BOG route, Viva Aerobus is the top airline in terms of bookings.
The top carrier for punctuality is Viva Aerobus. Its Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport to Bogota El Dorado International Airport flights arrive without delay 72.41% of the time.
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Mexico City to Bogota El Dorado International Airport, check out these options when leaving from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 2 hours. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport? Before your Mexico City to BOG flight, lay your head at Verticca Hotel.
When it comes to flight punctuality, Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
About Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
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Getting from Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
Bogota El Dorado International Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Bogota. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
92 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Bogota El Dorado International Airport. Return flights start at 219 €. These fares may change based on availability.
Book six months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Mexico City to BOG.
November is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Mexico City to Bogota El Dorado International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Mexico City to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG). March is when most people travel to Bogota. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in December.
Book a Mexico City to BOG plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bogota to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January has temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Bogota El Dorado International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Bogota
Start your Bogota trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Bogota El Dorado International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Bogota wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that should be on your list include Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Colombia you should also see. About 241 kilometres northwest of Bogota, a trip to Medellin will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Colombia, consider Bucaramanga, roughly 290 kilometres northeast of Bogota. Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha are among its highlights.
