Colombia · Bogotá
El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Online Check-in
Colombia's main airport and Avianca's home hub. Two terminals — T1 (international + Avianca + Star Alliance) and T2 (low-cost + regional). At 2,547 m altitude, one of the world's highest international airports.
Now at El Dorado International Airport
- Security wait (today, avg) 18 min
- Disruption No reported disruption
- Weather impact Clear, 14 °C
Quick information
Airlines we cover at El Dorado International Airport
El Dorado International Airport hosts about 40 airlines in total. We have terminal-specific check-in pages for the 1 listed below. Pick yours to see counters, bag-drop, and online check-in details.
How to check in for a flight from El Dorado International Airport
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Check in online before you leave home
Most airlines open online check-in 24–48 hours before departure. It saves time at the airport and avoids airport-counter fees on low-cost carriers.
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Arrive at the right terminal
BOG has 2 terminal(s). Check your airline's terminal in the table above before you set off.
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Drop off checked baggage
Counters typically open 2 hours before departure and close 40 minutes before. Use self-service bag-drop kiosks to save time.
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Pass security
Liquids must be in a single transparent bag, max 100 ml each. Laptops and large electronics out of bags. Submit your security wait time below to help others.
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Reach your gate on time
Most airlines close the gate 20 minutes before departure. Allow 5–15 minutes to walk from security to the gate.
Tips for El Dorado International Airport
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High altitude affects you
Bogotá is at 2,547 m altitude. Travelers feel less stamina, more thirst. Hydrate aggressively. Some passengers experience mild altitude sickness — common Colombian remedy is coca tea (legal here).
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Customs scrutiny on Colombia outbound
Outbound passengers undergo extensive customs/security screening due to drug trafficking history. Allow extra 15–30 min for departures, especially to US.
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Use authorized taxis only
BOG has authorized taxi counter inside arrivals — buy a fixed-price ticket (CO$20-40k depending on destination). Don't accept rides from unmarked taxis or street solicitors.
Popular destinations from El Dorado International Airport
Frequently asked questions
How early should I arrive at Bogotá Airport?
2 hours for domestic/regional, 3 hours for international (especially US-bound due to extra screening).
Do I need a visa for Colombia?
Most OECD passport holders get visa-free 90 days on arrival. Migración Colombia stamps your passport — keep it for departure.
Is Bogotá Airport safe?
Inside the terminals: yes. Around the airport: use only authorized taxis or Uber/InDriver. The Engativá neighborhood around BOG has improved but isn't tourist-friendly after dark.
Official sources
The check-in details on this page are sourced from each airline's website. For terminal layout, opening hours, and ground-side services, see the El Dorado International Airport official site below.
- Wikipedia: El Dorado International Airport — Editorial overview, history, statistics.
- FlightRadar24: BOG live data — Live flight arrivals, departures, and delays.
- gov.uk travel advice — Up-to-date entry requirements and security guidance for Colombia.