The insider's guide, from travelers who've actually been through.
El Dorado serves the world’s highest major capital city. Bogotá sits at 2,600 metres above sea level, and that affects a few practical things: mild temperatures year-round, thinner air if you land from sea level, and a city centre that moves on its own schedule. The airport handles a large volume of domestic traffic and all South American and transatlantic connections out of Colombia.
Before your layover here
Some links are affiliate links. Booking through them supports MyLayover at no extra cost to you.
T1 handles international departures and most domestic routes. T2 (Puente Aéreo) is a short shuttle bus ride away and serves primarily Avianca domestic flights. If you are connecting between terminals, allow at least 45 minutes and follow the shuttle signs in arrivals.
| Terminal | Lounge | Access | Showers | Good for | Price (paid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | VIP El Dorado | Business class, airline program | Yes | Buffet, quiet seating | Varies; check at lounge desk |
| T1 | Plaza Premium | Priority Pass / paid | Yes | Hot food, showers | About $35–55 USD; confirm at desk |
Free WiFi throughout both terminals. Currency exchange is available landside and airside; ATMs dispense Colombian pesos. The food court in T1 post-security has decent local options at reasonable prices. Transit through Colombia does not require a visa for most nationalities, but verify current rules before you travel. Allow extra time during morning peaks when the international departure hall gets congested.
