Houston to Bogota (IAH–BOG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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IAH–BOG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 2,228 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 15 | 7M8, B38M | 4h55-4h56 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | B38M | 4h55 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · BOG: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 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.
IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.
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.
IAH–BOG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAH to BOG
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and United Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
IAH to BOG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAH to BOG ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,228 miles (3,585 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.