Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Bogota Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Bogota is one hour ahead of Birmingham and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BHM to BOG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as October, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Bogota Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BHM and BOG:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Miami International Airport
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)
The address for BHM is 5900 Airport Highway.
Of the departures from Birmingham Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Bogota Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near BHM:
Arriving at Bogota Airport (BOG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Birmingham Airport to Bogota Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BOG instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Bogota Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion and explore beyond Bogota's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Bogota Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Bogota Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
Bogota Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Bogota. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It typically takes 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Bogota Airport (BOG)
November is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Bogota Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Bogota in March.
The warmest month in Bogota is September, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your flights from Birmingham Airport to Bogota Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHM to BOG in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Colombia
You've visited Bogota, now it's time to discover other corners of Colombia. Travel around 306 kilometres south-west to Cali to tick off its top sights. From Cristo Rey to El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota, Medellin is another favourite stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
