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El Dorado International Airport

Bogotá, Colombia · South America

Solid hub with good lounges and transport options but long security lines and high-altitude logistics as main tradeoffs.

Airportist Score

7.2/ 10

Passengers

35M+

Security

35 min

Nearby airports

Other airports within about 150 km.

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El Dorado International Airport

Bogotá, Colombia · South America

Solid hub with good lounges and transport options but long security lines and high-altitude logistics as main tradeoffs.

Airportist Score

7.2/ 10

Passengers

35M+

Security

35 min

10 photos

The illuminated EL DORADO sign and glass-fronted main terminal facade at night, seen from the airport access road with a taxi crossing the foreground. — Photo: QuinteroEsteban
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An aerial view of the curved El Dorado terminal building surrounded by parked airliners, taxiways, and runways under a clear sky. — Photo: EFE
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A traveler pulls a suitcase through the international departures hall beneath a bilingual Salidas Internacionales / International Departures overhead sign. — Photo: Felipe Restrepo Acosta
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Passengers walk through a wide, modern check-in hall with curved ceiling lighting, white pillars, and self-service kiosks. — Photo: Felipe Restrepo Acosta
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A baggage carousel and rows of luggage carts fill a bright arrivals hall with floor-to-ceiling windows and Avianca signage. — Photo: Reg Natarajan from Vancouver, Canada
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Travelers use a row of self-service check-in kiosks beneath red digital flight information screens in a wood-paneled check-in zone. — Photo: OhanaUnited Talk page
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Empty black airport seating faces tall windows overlooking the airfield in the domestic terminal's polished, high-ceilinged waiting area. — Photo: Baiji
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An aerial photo shows the separate Puente Aéreo terminal beside the main apron, parking lots, and multiple Avianca aircraft at adjacent gates. — Photo: Joao Carlos Medau from Campinas, Brazil
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Terminal 1's glass-and-white exterior rises above a landscaped public plaza with green benches under a clear blue sky. — Photo: XalD
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A jet bridge connects a parked airliner to the terminal building on the tarmac, with snow-capped Andes mountains visible in the distance. — Photo: SajoR
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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 3 hours early for international

Security + immigration lines frequently exceed 45-60 min.

Domestic flights need 2 hours; use the airport app for live wait times.

Terminal

T1 handles everything

Domestic and international in one building; follow signs after security.

T2 is small domestic only; free shuttle connects if needed.

Food

Eat before security or in lounge

Airside options are limited and pricey; pre-security has better variety.

Lounge buffets often require extra payment for hot food.

Status

Check Avianca/Star Alliance status

Gold gives lounge access and fast-track security at T1.

Priority Pass works well for non-status travelers.

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BOG.

Updated Jul 22, 2026

Single main terminal (T1) with domestic/international split
Hub for Avianca and Copa Airlines
24/7 operations
High altitude (8,360 ft) affects aircraft performance
Strong security presence at entrances
Free inter-terminal shuttle every 20-30 min

5 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation7.5

Food6.8

Transport7.8

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

35M+

Terminals

2 (T1 primary)

On-time departures

82%

Avg security

35 min

Best For

Star Alliance connectionsLounge access via PPAffordable city transfers

Watch Out For

Long security/immigration queuesLimited airside diningTraffic delays to city

Nearby airports

Other airports within about 150 km.

10 photos

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 3 hours early for international

Security + immigration lines frequently exceed 45-60 min.

Domestic flights need 2 hours; use the airport app for live wait times.

Terminal

T1 handles everything

Domestic and international in one building; follow signs after security.

T2 is small domestic only; free shuttle connects if needed.

Food

Eat before security or in lounge

Airside options are limited and pricey; pre-security has better variety.

Lounge buffets often require extra payment for hot food.

Status

Check Avianca/Star Alliance status

Gold gives lounge access and fast-track security at T1.

Priority Pass works well for non-status travelers.

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BOG.

Updated Jul 22, 2026

Single main terminal (T1) with domestic/international split
Hub for Avianca and Copa Airlines
24/7 operations
High altitude (8,360 ft) affects aircraft performance
Strong security presence at entrances
Free inter-terminal shuttle every 20-30 min

5 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation7.5

Food6.8

Transport7.8

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

35M+

Terminals

2 (T1 primary)

On-time departures

82%

Avg security

35 min

Best For

Star Alliance connectionsLounge access via PPAffordable city transfers

Watch Out For

Long security/immigration queuesLimited airside diningTraffic delays to city