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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

Editorial 0–10 from comfort, navigation, food, transport, and disruption resilience — not a Google rating.

Passengers

35M+

Average security

35 min

Nearby airports

Passenger 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

Editorial 0–10 from comfort, navigation, food, transport, and disruption resilience — not a Google rating.

Passengers

35M+

Average security

35 min

BOGGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BOG.

Updated Aug 31, 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

4 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%

Average 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

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.

An aerial view of the curved El Dorado terminal building surrounded by parked airliners, taxiways, and runways under a clear sky.

A traveler pulls a suitcase through the international departures hall beneath a bilingual Salidas Internacionales / International Departures overhead sign.

Passengers walk through a wide, modern check-in hall with curved ceiling lighting, white pillars, and self-service kiosks.

A baggage carousel and rows of luggage carts fill a bright arrivals hall with floor-to-ceiling windows and Avianca signage.

Travelers use a row of self-service check-in kiosks beneath red digital flight information screens in a wood-paneled check-in zone.

Empty black airport seating faces tall windows overlooking the airfield in the domestic terminal's polished, high-ceilinged waiting area.

An aerial photo shows the separate Puente Aéreo terminal beside the main apron, parking lots, and multiple Avianca aircraft at adjacent gates.

Terminal 1's glass-and-white exterior rises above a landscaped public plaza with green benches under a clear blue sky.

A jet bridge connects a parked airliner to the terminal building on the tarmac, with snow-capped Andes mountains visible in the distance.

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.

Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km.

BOGGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BOG.

Updated Aug 31, 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

4 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%

Average 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

BOGGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BOG.

Updated Aug 31, 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

4 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%

Average 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

BOGGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BOG.

Updated Aug 31, 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

4 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%

Average 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

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.

BOGGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BOG.

Updated Aug 31, 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

4 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%

Average 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

BOGGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BOG.

Updated Aug 31, 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

4 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%

Average 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

BOGGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BOG.

Updated Aug 31, 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

4 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%

Average 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

BOGGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BOG.

Updated Aug 31, 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

4 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%

Average 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