Dulles to Bogota (IAD–BOG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAD–BOG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 2,375 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca Also: G3 | 14 | 320, A20N | 5h25-5h30 | Star Alliance | G3 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · BOG: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Bogota.
US passport holders enter Colombia visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Immigration may stamp a shorter period, so check the date written on the entry stamp. Extensions up to an additional 90 days can be requested at a Migracion Colombia office.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
Official yellow taxis at the curb use a pre-paid voucher system from the booth inside arrivals. Buy a ticket before exiting (COP 25,000–45,000 to most city neighborhoods, roughly $6–11). This eliminates fare negotiation and overcharging risk.Uber operates in a legal grey area in Colombia; InDriver is a common alternative. TransMilenio bus from the airport terminal (COP 3,000) is cheapest but crowded and luggage-unfriendly. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport is about 15 km west of the city center via Av. El Dorado.
Bogotá sits at 2,600m elevation. The airport climate is cool and changeable year-round regardless of the tropical latitude. Temperatures at the airport hold between 7–19°C in all months. There is no true summer or winter. Two wet seasons (March–May and September–November) and two drier seasons alternate.
Afternoon thunderstorms during wet seasons can cause delays. Morning fog is the most common disruption risk year-round, due to the Bogotá savanna's topography. Pack a light jacket. The altitude makes evenings noticeably cold even in the warmest months. Acclimatise slowly if arriving from sea level.
IAD–BOG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to BOG
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to BOG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to BOG ranges from 5 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,375 miles (3,822 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TME. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.