Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Dorado International Airport.
Bogota's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Bogota one hour behind Washington DC.
Every week, there are 33 Washington Dulles International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, select the 07:45 AVIANCA flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 15:15 with AVIANCA.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IAD to BOG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
AVIANCA offers direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Bogota — and maybe even more of Colombia if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with AVIANCA on this route.
AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier operating IAD to BOG flights, with 68.42% of its services landing on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Dorado International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between IAD and BOG include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Right now, ج.م. 6,153 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 13,541. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IAD to BOG.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Dorado International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the departures from Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% arrive on time at their destination.
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Dorado International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Washington Dulles International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BOG instead:
Go where the road takes you with an El Dorado International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion and see more of Bogota and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from El Dorado International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Bogota. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Bogota in April.
The warmest month in Bogota is September, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Dorado International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to BOG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Cali is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bogota. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Colombia, consider Medellin, about 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are among its highlights.
