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El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to City Center

Complete guide for getting from El Dorado International Airport to Bogota city center. Find out about taxi fares, distance, duration, and travel tips.

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Airport Details

Taxi from El Dorado International Airport to City Center

Taxi fares from El Dorado Airport to Bogota city center like La Candelaria range from 20,000 to 30,000 COP during the day. Expect 60,000 to 80,000 COP or more in heavy traffic. An airport surcharge of 4,400 COP applies to all rides.

Official taxis use a taximeter based on distance and time. Night surcharge of 2,000 to 2,200 COP adds from 8 PM to 5 AM, Sundays, and holidays. Zones are not used; fares vary by traffic and destination.

Journey takes 20 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. Always check the meter starts and note the estimated fare before leaving.

Taxi Tips & Safety

Find official taxis at the authorized stand outside Terminal 1 arrivals by Taxi Imperial, the airport's approved company. Avoid touts offering rides inside or near the terminal to prevent scams.

Use the airport taxi queue; do not accept unsolicited offers from hyenas charging double. Connect to free WiFi for apps like Uber or DiDi if preferred, following signs to pickup zones.

Pay in cash or card; insist on the taximeter. For safety, note the taxi number, share your ride details, and stay alert at night.

Alternative Transport

Free feeder bus from airport to Portal El Dorado, then Transmilenio to city center for 2,400 COP with a Tullave card bought for 3,000 COP. Total under 3,000 COP, takes 1 hour or more.

Express buses like P500 to Chapinero or Centro Andino run until 10:45 PM, need Tullave card, fare 2,200 COP, 45 minutes. Cheaper than taxis but crowded with luggage.

No trains available. Rideshares like Uber cheaper via app, private shuttles start at higher fixed rates like 22 euros for sedans.

Tips for Airport Transfers

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