How to get from BOG to Bogotá
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| TransMilenio bus M86 (to centre) | COP 3,000 (€0.70) | 40–60 min |
| Taxi (use official airport taxis with fixed rates) | COP 35,000–55,000 (€8–13) | 25–60 min |
| Uber / Cabify (preferred for tourists) | COP 25,000–45,000 (€6–11) | 25–60 min |
BOG is 14km from centre — TransMilenio bus M86 is cheapest but crowded + slow. For tourists with luggage: use Uber/Cabify (transparent fare + safer than street taxis at night). Bogotá altitude is 2,640m — drink water + avoid alcohol on arrival day.
Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer
A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into BOG.
Getting out of Bogotá (BOG)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from El Dorado Airport to Bogotá cost?
COP 35,000–55,000 (€8–13) — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from BOG to Bogotá?
TransMilenio bus M86 (to centre) at COP 3,000 (€0.70) — 40–60 min to central Bogotá.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Colombia?
Visa-free for most Western passports up to 90 days. Colombia entry requires onward ticket + proof of accommodation. Yellow fever vaccine required for some onward Latin American destinations.