Traveling from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to La Chinita Airport (MAR): what you need to know
Maracaibo is one hour ahead of Bogota and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your BOG to MAR flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from El Dorado International Airport to La Chinita Airport. Tocumen International Airport is a popular stopover on the BOG to MAR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to La Chinita Airport (MAR)
Currently, $230 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way El Dorado International Airport to La Chinita Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $429. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from BOG to MAR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from El Dorado International Airport to La Chinita Airport.
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Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from El Dorado International Airport to La Chinita Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of El Dorado International Airport, 72.09% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Bogota to El Dorado International Airport is approximately 13 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BOG? If you're boarding an early flight from El Dorado International Airport to La Chinita Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at La Chinita Airport (MAR)
If you're getting in on a late El Dorado International Airport to La Chinita Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near MAR:
Getting from La Chinita Airport (MAR) to central Maracaibo
La Chinita Airport is approximately 18 kilometers from the center of Maracaibo. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to La Chinita Airport (MAR)
July is the most popular month for flights from El Dorado International Airport to La Chinita Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Maracaibo in February.
The warmest month in Maracaibo is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from El Dorado International Airport to La Chinita Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BOG to MAR sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Venezuela
Maracaibo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Venezuela waiting to be explored. About 434 kilometers east of Maracaibo, a trip to Maracay will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like El Ejército Las Ballenas Park, Plaza Sucre del Estado Aragua and Otro Beta - La Pared.
Valencia is another favorite destination in Venezuela and is around 402 kilometers east of Maracaibo. No trip is complete without a visit to Museo de Arte Valencia, Plaza Bolivar and Basílica Catedral de Valencia.