Airport
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
El Dorado International Airport is Bogotá's main international gateway and one of Colombia's most important airports for domestic and international travel. Compare transfer options to the city centre, La Candelaria, Zona Rosa, Usaquén and other nearby destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About El Dorado International Airport
El Dorado International Airport is Colombia's busiest airport and the main international gateway serving Bogotá and the surrounding Cundinamarca region. Opened in 1959 and named after the legendary city of gold, it has grown into a major hub for domestic and international air travel across the Americas.
Located about 15 km west of central Bogotá, the airport operates two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 handles international and most domestic flights, while the smaller Terminal 2, formerly known as Puente Aéreo, is used by a limited number of domestic carriers.
The airport is connected to the city by authorized taxis, ride-hailing services, the TransMilenio feeder bus to Portal El Dorado, private transfers and car rental, as well as road access along Avenida El Dorado. Travel times to the centre vary widely with traffic.
With modern passenger facilities, shopping, dining, lounges, free Wi-Fi and onward travel options, El Dorado International Airport serves as a key entry point for visitors arriving in Colombia's capital region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
El Dorado International Airport has two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 is the main terminal and handles international and most domestic flights, while the smaller Terminal 2 (formerly Puente Aéreo) is used for a limited number of domestic operations.
Ground Transportation Services to and from El Dorado International Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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