Traveling from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London five hours ahead of Bogota.
Give yourself enough time to make your BOG to LGW flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from El Dorado International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BOG and LGW:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
AED 1,852 is currently the lowest price for a one-way El Dorado International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. A return flight starts at AED 2,922. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from BOG to LGW, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from El Dorado International Airport to London Gatwick Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from BOG to LGW is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from El Dorado International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
72.09% of flights departing from El Dorado International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach El Dorado International Airport from central Bogota, it takes about 25 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BOG? If you're catching an early flight from El Dorado International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Book a hotel near LGW if you have a late El Dorado International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a London Gatwick Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is roughly 80 kilometers from the center of London. The drive time takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from El Dorado International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the busiest month to visit London. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from El Dorado International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOG to LGW in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
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