Travelling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Bogota Airport (BOG): what you need to know
The timezone in Bogota is UTC-5, which is eight hours behind Riyadh.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your RUH to BOG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Bogota Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RUH and BOG:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Bogota Airport (BOG)
Currently, P44,612 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Bogota Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P86,074. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from RUH to BOG, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Riyadh Airport to Bogota Airport.
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Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
85% of flights leaving Riyadh Airport land at their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of RUH.
Riyadh Airport is about 32 kilometers from central Riyadh. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a hotel to stay in before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Bogota Airport? Check out Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. Get a good night's rest here before making your way to RUH.
Arriving at Bogota Airport (BOG)
Reserve a hotel near BOG if you're catching a late Riyadh Airport to Bogota Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bogota Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion and see more of Bogota and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Bogota Airport about one week in advance.
When to fly to Bogota Airport (BOG)
November is the most popular month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Bogota Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Bogota in March.
When reserving your flight from Riyadh Airport to Bogota Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Bogota, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RUH to BOG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Colombia waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometers south-west of Bogota, a trip to Cali will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.
Around 241 kilometers north-west of Bogota, Medellin is another favourite stop in Colombia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.