Valledupar to Bogota (VUP–BOG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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VUP–BOG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. avianca and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 401 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca Also: G3, VB | 28 | 320 | 1h25 | – | Star Alliance | G3, VB |
| LA LATAM Chile | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bogota from Valledupar
| Metric | VUP→BOG | RCH→BOG | SMR→BOG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from VUP | – | 79 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 70 | 84 | 246 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 35m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
VUP: -05 · BOG: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Valledupar, it's 6:00 PM in Bogota.
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.
VUP–BOG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from VUP to BOG
Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and LATAM Chile. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
VUP to BOG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from VUP to BOG is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 401 miles (645 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Riohacha (RCH), Santa Marta (SMR) and Barranquilla (BAQ).