Which terminal does my airline use at Bogotá?+
Terminal 1: ALL international (Avianca, LATAM, Copa, United, American, Delta, AF, KLM, Iberia, BA, Lufthansa, Aeroméxico, JetBlue, Air Canada, Spirit, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Air Europa, Turkish) + most Avianca domestic + Wingo. Terminal 2 (Puente Aéreo): Avianca's Bogotá Air Bridge — short-haul shuttles to Cali, Medellín, Cartagena.
How do I get from Bogotá Airport to the city?+
Official yellow airport taxi — COP 50,000-70,000 (30-60 min). Best option for tourists. ONLY use the official airport-rank taxis (yellow with airport sticker) — never accept rides from touts at arrivals. Uber + Cabify COP 40,000-65,000 (legal but use discreet pickup). TransMilenio BRT K86 — COP 3,000 (60-90 min, crowded).
How do I get between Bogotá T1 and T2?+
Free shuttle bus between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 (Puente Aéreo) — every 10-15 min, 5-min ride. Walk is also possible (~10 min). Allow 30 min for the transfer including re-security.
Is Bogotá airport safe?+
Yes inside the terminal — well-staffed, security visible. The main risks are at the taxi rank (use official yellow only) and ATMs (use those inside the terminal not on the street). Don't change money at airport kiosks — rates are bad. Use a city ATM after arrival.
Can I leave Bogotá Airport during a layover?+
Yes — Colombia offers 90-day visa-free entry to 100+ countries (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan, Korea + others). Take a taxi to La Candelaria (15-30 min) for the historic centre. Note: Bogotá is at 2,548m altitude — altitude sickness possible. Allow 4-5 hours minimum round trip.
How early should I arrive at El Dorado?+
International: 3 hours. Domestic: 2 hours. Bogotá security is generally efficient (20-40 min). Immigration on departure (international) can hit 45-60 min queues at peak. Avianca Business + Star Gold get fast track.
