How to Plan a Trip to Bogotá
The complete 2026 guide — flights, hotels, things to do and airport transfers, all in one place. Everything a first-time visitor to Colombia needs.
Your 4-step Bogotá plan
Step 1 — Book flights to BOG
El Dorado Airport (BOG) is the main gateway to Bogotá. Compare fares across major airlines and OTAs before locking a date.
See flight deals to BOGStep 2 — Pick a neighborhood
Base yourself in La Candelaria + Plaza de Bolívar for the best first-time visit — Bogotá's colonial heart + main square with the cathedral + Congress.
Where to stay in BogotáStep 3 — Plan your itinerary
Start with La Candelaria + Plaza de Bolívar, then build outward. Most first-time visitors need 3-5 days to see the highlights of Bogotá.
Things to do in BogotáStep 4 — Sort your airport transfer
TransMilenio bus M86 (to centre) is COP 3,000 (€0.70) and takes 40–60 min. Pre-book a private transfer for stress-free arrival.
BOG arrival guideBefore you book — visa check
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.