Your ultimate guide to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
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Discover El Dorado International Airport
El Dorado International Airport holds the title of the best airport in South America. With all types of essential and luxurious services available, you can expect a memorable journey.
Airport Code (IATA):
(BOG)
Location:
Bogotá
Address:
Avenida El Dorado 103-09
Terminals:
2
Airlines:
Emirates, Volaris, Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, Air France, American Airlines, Arajet, Avianca, Clic, Copa Airlines, Delta, GOL, Iberia, JetSMART, KLM, LATAM, Lufthansa, Satena, Spirit Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Wingo
Annual Passenger Traffic:
37,500,000
Brief History:
El Dorado International Airport, opened in 1967, is the main airport serving Bogotá. It has been chosen as the best airport in South America multiple times.
Flights to and from Bogotá
El Dorado International Airport is served by several major airlines, like Emirates, American Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM and LATAM. When it comes to destinations, the most popular ones include Medellín, Cartagena, Panama City, Barranquilla and Miami.
Getting to and from the Airport
Two public buses can take you to or from the El Dorado airport - TransMilenio 86 or Ruta Alimentadora 16-14. You can also choose between 11 car hire companies and rent a car upon landing. There are also several parking areas and the daily rates are around 74.500 COP.
Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
El Dorado International Airport Currency Exchange
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