How To Prepare For A Flight To Bogota
On any international flight, it is important to know what to expect upon arrival at the destination.
Thanks to the calming of the situation in Colombia, more people are now heading to Bogota for sightseeing and business.
In fact the country holds massive potential in both these areas.
It is a fascinating part of the world, and one that is rich in culture, generosity, as well as sights and attractions.
There was a time when most visitors arriving at Bogota international airport, or Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado as it is actually called, did so with a sense of fear and trepidation.
Today, you should have no concerns about what will happen, no matter what time of the day or night.
There is no chance of being snatched by FARC rebels whilst waiting for a taxi, but as in any developing country it is important to take basic precautions and let your friends and family know of your plans.
This is good advice, no matter where your flight is located.
There is only one airport in the city, and this handles all international and domestic traffic.
The area it occupies covers around 690 hectares of land, and in fact it is claimed that it has the second largest landing field in the entire world, and not just in South America.
The airport is located approximately 15 kilometers northwest of the city center, traveling by taxi to most hotels does not take long even in rush hour.
There are prepaid taxi booths within the terminals at which a ride into the city can be booked, though it can be less expensive to request a cab from your hotel prior to arrival.
There are two terminals at the airport, Punta Aereo and El Dorado.
Punta Aereo is the newer of the two, it was built in 1981, and handles all domestic flights to Cali, Monteria, and Medellin Pasto, as well those to Miami and New York flown by the national carrier, Avianca.
El Dorado Terminal was constructed in 1959 and still functions as the main arrivals and departure point for long-haul flights.
It features more facilities than Punta Aereo, though as it is older than the other terminal, it does have a slightly run-down appearance, currently this terminal is being modernized.
El Dorado is where most of the airport's restaurants, snack bars, and handicraft shops are to be found.
There are buses that frequently run between the two terminals for passengers who are in transit.
Thanks to the calming of the situation in Colombia, more people are now heading to Bogota for sightseeing and business.
In fact the country holds massive potential in both these areas.
It is a fascinating part of the world, and one that is rich in culture, generosity, as well as sights and attractions.
There was a time when most visitors arriving at Bogota international airport, or Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado as it is actually called, did so with a sense of fear and trepidation.
Today, you should have no concerns about what will happen, no matter what time of the day or night.
There is no chance of being snatched by FARC rebels whilst waiting for a taxi, but as in any developing country it is important to take basic precautions and let your friends and family know of your plans.
This is good advice, no matter where your flight is located.
There is only one airport in the city, and this handles all international and domestic traffic.
The area it occupies covers around 690 hectares of land, and in fact it is claimed that it has the second largest landing field in the entire world, and not just in South America.
The airport is located approximately 15 kilometers northwest of the city center, traveling by taxi to most hotels does not take long even in rush hour.
There are prepaid taxi booths within the terminals at which a ride into the city can be booked, though it can be less expensive to request a cab from your hotel prior to arrival.
There are two terminals at the airport, Punta Aereo and El Dorado.
Punta Aereo is the newer of the two, it was built in 1981, and handles all domestic flights to Cali, Monteria, and Medellin Pasto, as well those to Miami and New York flown by the national carrier, Avianca.
El Dorado Terminal was constructed in 1959 and still functions as the main arrivals and departure point for long-haul flights.
It features more facilities than Punta Aereo, though as it is older than the other terminal, it does have a slightly run-down appearance, currently this terminal is being modernized.
El Dorado is where most of the airport's restaurants, snack bars, and handicraft shops are to be found.
There are buses that frequently run between the two terminals for passengers who are in transit.
