El Dorado International Airport

El Dorado International Airport is on the western edge of Bogotá, in Fontibón. The drive to La Candelaria, Chapinero or Usaquén usually takes 30 to 60 minutes, and longer at rush hour.

Use the official taxi area outside arrivals, where a booth prints a ticket with your destination before you board a yellow taxi. Decline offers from drivers who approach you inside the terminal, or book a private transfer before you fly.

Yes. Foreign visitors complete the Check-MIG form from Migración Colombia online before the flight. Depending on your passport, you may also need a visa; check the requirements before you travel.

Possibly. Bogotá and its airport sit at about 2,600 m above sea level. Many visitors feel short of breath or tired on the first day; drink water, avoid heavy exercise and go easy on alcohol.

Avianca has its main hub at El Dorado, with flights across Colombia, the Americas and Europe. LATAM, Wingo and JetSMART also fly from Bogotá, along with many foreign airlines.

Yes. Feeder buses and SITP city buses link the airport with the TransMilenio bus network. They are the cheapest option, but crowded and difficult with luggage.

Most passenger flights use El Dorado's main terminal, which has separate domestic and international areas on different levels. Check whether your flight is domestic or international, and tell anyone meeting you which arrivals hall to wait in.

After immigration, collect your bags and pass through customs into the international arrivals hall. Domestic passengers exit straight from baggage claim. In both halls, use the official taxi area or meet your pre-booked driver, and ignore drivers who approach you inside.

El Dorado is run under a concession by OPAIN. The airport is Colombia's main international gateway and the main hub of Avianca, with flights to the United States, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Europe.

Yes. The salt cathedral of Zipaquirá is north of Bogotá, and the colonial town of Villa de Leyva is further north in Boyacá. Both are reached by road; a pre-booked car from the airport avoids crossing the city by bus with luggage.

Colombia is on Colombia Time (UTC−5) all year, with no daylight saving, and uses the Colombian peso. At 2,600 m, Bogotá is cool all year, so bring a light jacket even if you are heading on to the coast.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.