Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Bogota's timezone is UTC-5, making Bogota ten hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Leave enough time to catch your MAA to BOG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd love to tour a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to El Dorado International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Frankfurt Airport is a well-known stop between MAA and BOG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight is £779. A return ticket is currently £1,359. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from MAA to BOG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Chennai Airport to El Dorado International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MAA to BOG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to El Dorado International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights that take off from Chennai Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Chennai Airport is around 12 miles from central Chennai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to El Dorado International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chennai Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BOG instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an El Dorado International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion to explore Bogota and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from El Dorado International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport is roughly 8 miles from central Bogota. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to El Dorado International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Bogota. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Bogota is September, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to El Dorado International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to BOG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Cali is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bogota. Around 190 miles away to the south-west, its best attractions include Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
Around 150 miles north-west of Bogota, Medellin is another essential stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.
