Bogota to London (BOG–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BOG–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 5,265 miles in approximately 10h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 7 | 788 | 10h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BOG: -05 · LHR: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bogota, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in London.
Colombian passport holders require a visa to enter the United Kingdom. Since November 2024, Colombia has been removed from the UK visa-exempt list, and a Standard Visitor Visa must be obtained in advance from a visa application centre. A Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV) is also required for transiting through UK airports without clearing immigration. The Standard Visitor Visa allows stays of up to 6 months.
TransMilenio bus (Route K11 or feeder routes) connects to the airport from major stations in the BRT network for COP 3,000–4,000 (around $0.75). The airport bus terminal is adjacent to the terminal building; journey time from central Bogotá is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic.Taxis from Zona Rosa or the historic center cost COP 25,000–40,000 (about $6–10) and take 25–45 minutes. InDriver and Uber (operating as a peer-to-peer service) run slightly cheaper. Avoid unlicensed taxis; use only yellow metered cabs or apps. Traffic on the Avenida El Dorado is consistently congested during morning and evening peaks.
Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.
Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.
BOG–LHR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOG to LHR
El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BOG to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOG to LHR is about 10 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,265 miles (8,473 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.