Question 1

Should I bring local currency to Colombia?

Accepted Answer

It is a good idea to bring Colombian pesos, as British pounds are not widely accepted for exchange. If they are, you will get a better rate in the UK than in Colombia and airports may charge you a transaction fee. Also, if you must exchange for Colombian pesos, is better do it so in reliable places such as airports, hotels, etc.

Question 2

Are there direct flights to Colombia?

Accepted Answer

The only direct flights to Colombia land in Bogotá. To travel to any other parts of Colombia, there is usually at least one stopover en route. The only airline that provides direct flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to El Dorado airport is Avianca. This is also the only direct route available.

Question 3

Which flights to Colombia should I look at if I want to visit the Amazon?

Accepted Answer

The Amazon is a large region, but its capital is Leticia, which is home to the largest airport in the region and makes a good base for exploring. There are no direct flights from the UK to Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport (LET) in Leticia, and almost all flights will stop in Bogotá with a rather long stopover. It might be better to fly to El Dorado International Airport and book a separate domestic flight to Leticia, which may also be cheaper.

Question 4

Where do I fly to if I want to visit the Hacienda Napoles?

Accepted Answer

You should fly to the Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Medellin, which is the nearest major international airport to the Hacienda Napoles (approx. 93 mi).

Question 5

Which car hire facilities are at El Dorado International Airport?

Accepted Answer

El Dorado International Airport has more than 20 car hire companies you can choose from, including Avis, Budget and Sixt. These companies have a range of car models to fit your taste and budget. Once you arrive, head towards security, past the international arrival area, where you will find the car hire centre.

Question 6

Should I fly to Colombia with my child's seat?

Accepted Answer

In Colombia, kids under 10 years are not allowed in the front seat, while those below two years should ride in the back with the appropriate car seat. You do not have to fly with your car seat, as you can easily hire them at the car hire centre on arrival at El Dorado International Airport.

Question 7

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to Colombia?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to Colombia. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Colombia-CO0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to Colombia?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to Colombia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Colombia-CO0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to Colombia?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to Colombia with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Colombia-CO0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to Colombia?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to Colombia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Colombia-CO0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

Which airlines fly most frequently to Colombia?

Accepted Answer

Air India connects United Kingdom to Colombia with 7 flights per week and both Avianca and Air China also offer 7 flights per week.

Question 12

How many airports are there in Colombia?

Accepted Answer

There are 51 airports in Colombia. The busiest airport is El Dorado Airport, Bogata (BOG), with 47% of all flights arriving there.

Question 13

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Colombia?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombia is Bogotá El Dorado Airport (BOG), with an average flight price of £405.

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to fly to Colombia?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Colombia is Monday when return tickets can be as cheap as £783. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are £884 on average.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Colombia?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Colombia is generally at night, when retur flights cost £834 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Colombia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £834.

Question 16

What is the cheapest flight to Colombia?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Colombia from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Bogotá, at £488 return. The most popular route is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bogotá (BOG) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £488.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Colombia?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to Colombia is May, when tickets cost £519 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,194 and £980 respectively.

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to Colombia?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on a flight from the United Kingdom to Colombia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Question 19

How many cities have direct flights to Colombia?

Accepted Answer

From the United Kingdom, there are direct flights to Colombia from one city. This city is London and there are 56 direct flights each week.

Question 20

How many direct flights to Colombia are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 8 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Colombia every day. All flights depart at night.

Question 21

How many direct flights to Colombia are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 56 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Colombia. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 22

How long is the flight to Colombia?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from the United Kingdom to Colombia takes 21h 21m, covering a distance of 5183 miles. The shortest route is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bogotá (BOG) with an average flight time of 11h 05m.

Question 23

How many long-haul flights are there to Colombia each week?

Accepted Answer

There aren’t any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Colombia. Instead, there are 56 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from London.

Question 24

What are the most popular destinations in Colombia?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Bogotá (72% of total searches to Colombia). The next most popular destinations are Cali (14%) and Cartagena (10%). Searches for flights to Armenia (2%), to Santa Marta (2%), and to Valledupar (0%) are also popular.

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