Zurich to Bogota (ZRH–BOG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–BOG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 5,638 miles in approximately 11h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Edelweiss | 2 | 359 | 11h48 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CET · BOG: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 12:00 PM in Bogota.
Swiss 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. Proof of onward travel out of Colombia may be checked at immigration or by airlines before boarding. The 90-day stay can be extended once at a local Migracion Colombia office.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
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.
ZRH–BOG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to BOG
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ZRH to BOG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to BOG ranges from 11 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,638 miles (9,074 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via LIS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.