Travelling from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Rome: what you need to know
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1. The city is 6 hours ahead of Bogota, where El Dorado International Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from BOG to Rome, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from BOG to Rome, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can enter Italy for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Colombia. But before booking your flight tickets from El Dorado International Airport to Rome, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for work or another reason.
The journey from central Bogota to BOG takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel close to BOG? If you're catching an early flight from El Dorado International Airport to Rome, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Rome
ر.ق. 1,362 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from El Dorado International Airport to Rome. Return flights start from ر.ق. 2,674. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from BOG to Rome. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from El Dorado International Airport to Rome across each month. It's the best way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from El Dorado International Airport to Rome, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 39 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 51 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from El Dorado International Airport to Rome. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is roughly 18 kilometres from central Rome. After your flight from El Dorado International Airport to Rome, it'll take you around 42 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to CIA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from BOG to Rome:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from El Dorado International Airport to Rome while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Rome, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from El Dorado International Airport to Rome in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flights from BOG to Rome sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rome
After locking in your flight from El Dorado International Airport to Rome, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rome:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are must-do's during your Rome adventure.
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