Transfer to/from - Bogotá airport (BOG)

Transportation

The means of transportation connecting the airport with the urban area are: express buses (Transmilenio, Ruta Alimentadora), public buses, hotel shuttle services, vans and cabs. Uber and Cabify are authorized to operate at the airport.

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How to get a door-to-door transfer service?

If you are looking for comfort and tranquility to move from the airport to downtown Bogota, you can opt for a private transfer service.

The best option is to book online and in advance your transfer, so the driver will be waiting for you and you will not have to negotiate prices with cabs or transfer companies. You can book a vehicle for 3 people for USD28.00 (price per vehicle), a minivan for 6 people for USD43.30, a minibus for 10 people for USD56.00, or a bus for 19 passengers for USD112.00.

Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. At the airport, the driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it as soon as you leave the baggage claim hall and enter the public area. If you are in a hotel or apartment, the driver will wait for you outside the building. If he has the possibility to park the vehicle, he can wait for you at the reception desk.

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How to get from the airport to the TransMilenio bus stop?

Ruta Alimentadora 16-14 runs free of charge within the airport area to the TransMilenio portal. It operates Monday through Friday between 4:30 am and 0:20 am, Saturdays from 5:00 am to 0:20 am and Sundays from 5:30 am to 11:20 pm. Departures from Terminal 1, floor 1, door 4.

What is the TransMilenio bus route?

TransMilenio (Tel +57 601 482 4304) operates a fast bus service (K86) that connects downtown Bogota with the airport, passing through Corferí­as, Plaza de la Democracia, Museo Nacional, Universidad Distrital, Barrio Chapinero, Barrio Porciúncula, Parque La Gran Ví­a and Fundación Santa Fe. Departures Monday through Friday between 5:30 am and 11:00 pm, Saturdays from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm and Sundays from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. To board the bus, you need a Tullave card, which can be purchased at the kiosk located on the first floor of Terminal 1, in front of gate 8.

What other bus lines are available?

All other bus services depart from Portal Eldorado, which is accessible via Ruta Alimentadora 16-14.

- 1: Av. Rojas, Gobernación, Corferí­as, Centro Memoria, Universidades
- B16/K16: Av. Rojas, Gobernación, Corferí­as, Universidad Nacional, Movistar Arena, La Castellana, Pepe Sierra, Alcalá, Portal Norte, Terminal
- B23/K23: Av. Rojas, Gobernación, Corferí­as, Centro Memoria, Marly, Flores - Areandina, Prado, Alcalá
- G43/K43: Av. Rojas, Gobernación, Corferí­as, CAD, Ricaurte, Venecia, Portal Sur, San Mateo
- H54/K54: Av. Rojas, Gobernación, Corferí­as, Centro Memoria, Hortúa, Restrepo, Santa Lucí­a, Portal Usme
- K10/L10: Av. Rojas, Gobernación, Corferí­as, Centro Memoria, Tercer Milenio, Bicentenario, Ciudad Jardí­n, Portal 20 de Julio

Where to locate private minibus services?

The van services (including transfers to hotels) depart from Terminal 1, second floor, gates 4 and 5. The means of payment are cash, credit and debit cards, and they are available 24 hours a day.

What is the official cab service?

Imperial Taxi vehicles (Tel +57 601 345 6789 / 317 300 3000), yellow and white, are available 24 hours a day. The counters are located in the Arrivals Halls and the ride to downtown Bogota takes 30 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

Stops: gates 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 (Departures, first floor).

Are Uber and Cabify available?

Uber and Cabify are available at Bogota Airport and are a safe option. Although there is no special designated area, the pick-up point is usually outside gate 9, on the second floor, exiting the baggage claim hall. In any case, it is suggested to coordinate in advance with the driver through the app.

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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