London to Cartagena (LHR–CTG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

British passport holders enter Colombia visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Immigration stamps your passport on arrival with the authorized stay period.

Complete the Check-Mig form online (apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co) within 72 hours before arrival. You need proof of onward travel, and immigration can ask for proof of accommodation and sufficient funds ($50 per day or equivalent). The 90-day stay can be extended once for another 90 days at a Migracion Colombia office in any major city for COP 130,000 (about $30).

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Bogota (BOG) run about 10 hours 40 minutes on Avianca. Colombia uses the Colombian peso (COP), trading at roughly 4,200 COP per $1. Yellow fever vaccination is required for travelers visiting departments below 2,300 meters elevation (the Amazon, Pacific coast, and some coffee region areas). Bogota, at 2,640 meters, is exempt. Carry your vaccination certificate if you plan to travel outside the capital.

Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.