Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to El Dorado International Airport.
Bogota's timezone is UTC-5, making Bogota five hours behind London.
Flights from LHR to BOG start from 21:40 — the first with AVIANCA. The last service of the day is at 22:05 with AVIANCA. In total, you can choose from nine weekly London Heathrow Airport to El Dorado International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LHR to BOG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Traveling to Bogota (and then exploring more of Colombia!) is a cinch with AVIANCA. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to El Dorado International Airport.
The airline most travelers fly with on this route is AVIANCA.
With an impressive 81.03% of services landing on schedule, AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier for LHR to BOG flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to El Dorado International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and BOG include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight is $393. A round-trip fare right now is $775. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from LHR to BOG by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to El Dorado International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LHR to BOG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to El Dorado International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to El Dorado International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BOG instead:
Pick up an El Dorado International Airport rental car and discover Bogota and beyond with your own wheels. Renta Facil, Localiza and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from El Dorado International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport is roughly 13 kilometers from the center of Bogota. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to El Dorado International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Bogota in April.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to El Dorado International Airport for September if you want to go to Bogota during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to BOG sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Colombia you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometers south-west of Bogota, a trip to Cali will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
Medellin is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 241 kilometers north-west of Bogota. No trip is complete without seeing Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.