Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Bogota's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Bogota eight hours behind Riyadh.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your RUH to BOG flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to El Dorado International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between RUH and BOG include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
£480 is currently the lowest price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. Return flights start at £1,055. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from RUH to BOG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from King Khaled International Airport to El Dorado International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RUH to BOG.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to El Dorado International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights leaving King Khaled International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from RUH.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is approximately 25 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Have an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to El Dorado International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to RUH:
Arriving at El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BOG if you're on a late King Khaled International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with an El Dorado International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion and find adventure across Bogota and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from El Dorado International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport to the centre of Bogota has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 8 miles away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
August is the most popular month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Bogota in April.
The warmest month in Bogota is September, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from King Khaled International Airport to El Dorado International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from RUH 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
Bogota is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Colombia you'll want to see. About 190 miles south-west of Bogota, a trip to Cali will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Colombia, head for Medellin, roughly 150 miles north-west of Bogota. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are key reasons to visit.
