Ottawa to Bogota (YOW–BOG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
While no nonstop service exists between YOW and BOG, 1-stop connecting options are available.
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Other ways to reach Bogota from Ottawa
| Metric | YOW→BOG | YUL→BOG |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YOW | – | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 |
| Weekly flights | – | 10 |
| Departure OTP | 56% | – |
Travel Essentials
YOW: EDT · BOG: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 5:00 PM in Bogota.
Canadian passport holders enter Colombia visa-free for up to 90 days. An entry fee of COP 256,000 (around CAD 85) is collected on arrival. The free Check-Mig immigration form must be completed online between 72 hours and 1 hour before entry. Passport must have at least 6 months validity.
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.
YOW–BOG Quick Facts
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Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Newark Liberty and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).