BOGUpdated November 4, 2026

Bogotá airport El Dorado

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Passengers 2025
49.5 million
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12 km
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About the airport

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El Dorado - Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento International Airport (BOG), opened on December 10, 1959, and operated by OPAIN S.A., is Colombia's premier air gateway and a major strategic hub in Latin America. Located in Bogotá, it connects travelers through an extensive network of domestic and international routes to North America, Central America, South America, and Europe, offering direct flights to cities such as Madrid, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London, Miami, New York, Mexico City, Panama City, Lima, Santiago, and Buenos Aires. In addition, it ranks as the busiest cargo airport in Latin America.

Official Website: eldorado.aero

Phone: +57 601 266 2000 / OPAIN Switchboard: +57 601 439 7070

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Terminals

The airport operates 24 hours a day and features two passenger terminals connected by a free shuttle bus service, running every 20 minutes between 4:00 am and 12:00 am, equipped with ramps for passengers with reduced mobility:

  • Terminal 1 (T1): The main passenger terminal, inaugurated in 2012. It handles all international operations (Concourses A and B) and the majority of domestic routes (Concourses C and D).
  • Terminal 2 (T2 - Puente Aéreo): Secondary terminal dedicated exclusively to regional and domestic flights within Colombia (Concourse G), operated primarily by Clic Air and SATENA.

Annual Passenger Traffic (2025): 49.5 million passengers.

Information Desks

General information counters are situated in Terminal 1 (Level 2, between Gates 5 and 6, accessible for wheelchair users or passengers of short stature, and equipped with tablets for sign-language assistance) and in Terminal 2 (Level 1, opposite Gate 2). Furthermore, a Tourist Information Point (PIT) is located in the T1 international arrivals area, open daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. For telephone assistance, the toll-free national line 01 8000 127400 is available.

Location

The airport is located 12 km (7.5 miles) west of Bogotá's International Center, along the border between the Fontibón and Engativá districts.

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Parking

The airport provides official parking facilities managed 24 hours a day by OPAIN S.A., tailored for short visits, extended stays, and executive parking needs.

Real-time Occupancy and Official Rates: Check real-time parking space availability and current rates on the El Dorado official parking portal.

Parking Sectors

  • Central Parking (T1 - Short Stay): Located directly in front of the main terminal building, offering immediate pedestrian access to departures and arrivals. Features over 540 spaces, 38 accessible spaces, and bicycle racks. Ideal for pick-ups and drop-offs. Reference rate: ~$85 to $90 COP per minute.
  • North Parking (T1 - Long Stay): Situated on the northeast side of T1, near Door 1. Provides over 550 car stalls and 36 accessible spaces. Per-minute rate: ~$97 COP, with a daily flat rate for 24 hours (approx. $44,400 COP) and discounted multi-day rates.
  • South Parking (T1 - Monthly Passes): Located on the southern perimeter of the terminal, primarily serving airport staff and monthly pass holders (from ~$364,000 to $399,000 COP per month).
  • Terminal 2 Parking: Open-air parking lot located directly opposite the Puente Aéreo building, with designated sections for passenger cars and motorcycles.

Rates updated as of November 4, 2026.

Valet Parking

For added convenience, an official Valet Parking service operates on Level 2 of Terminal 1 (Departures, next to Door 4). Authorized staff safely park your vehicle in the official lots and return it to you at the curb upon your arrival.

Cargo Parking and Nearby Lots

Dedicated freight parking areas are available around the cargo terminal for transport companies and customs agents. Additionally, private parking garages in hotels along Avenida Calle 26 (such as Courtyard by Marriott and Movich) offer 24-hour daily parking options.

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Special assistance

El Dorado International Airport is committed to universal accessibility and inclusion, featuring dedicated infrastructure and special assistance programs for passengers with disabilities, sensory sensitivities, reduced mobility, or families traveling with small children.

Requesting Special Assistance

To arrange wheelchair assistance from check-in through security to the aircraft gate, passengers must contact their airline at least 48 hours prior to flight departure. For short-distance transfers within the public terminal halls, airport customer service desks (SAU) provide immediate guidance and loan assistance.

Infrastructure and Accessibility

  • Physical Spaces: Access ramps, wide corridors, accessible elevators, and adapted restrooms located throughout Terminals 1 and 2.
  • Sign Language & Wayfinding: Podotactile floor guidance and interactive information kiosks equipped with tablets linked to FENASCOL's SERVIR system for Colombian Sign Language interpretation.
  • Designated Parking: A total of 122 dedicated parking spaces for passengers with reduced mobility (93 in T1, 15 in T2, and 14 in the cargo sector).
  • Accessible Inter-Terminal Shuttle: The complimentary shuttle buses linking T1 and T2 feature accessible boarding ramps for wheelchair users.

Hidden Disabilities (Sunflower Program)

El Dorado is the first airport in Colombia certified under the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative. Travelers with invisible disabilities such as autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, chronic pain, or severe anxiety can pick up a free Sunflower lanyard at any information desk in T1 or T2 without needing a medical certificate.

Wearing the lanyard discreetly alerts airport personnel, airline crews, and immigration and security officers to offer patient support, flexible processing, and priority line access.

Nursing Rooms

Private, hygienic, and air-conditioned nursing rooms are unlocked via a QR code system (requested through the Dora virtual assistant). Locations include:

  • Terminal 1: Public area (opposite Concourse D), Concourse A (next to Gate A11), Concourse B (opposite B1), Concourse C (before Gate C1), and Concourse D (next to D8).
  • Terminal 2: Public area, just before entering Concourse G.

Service Animals and Pets

Beyond the security checkpoints in Terminal 1, dedicated indoor pet relief areas with synthetic turf, drainage, and washdown systems allow service animals and pets to take comfort breaks before or after flights.

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