Bogota Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Bogota Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

The choicest spot in the airport is the little nook right in front of the Colombian Police. – a traveller

BOG Airport Overview

Bogota Airport (Code: BOG) includes two passenger terminals connected by airport shuttle. The newer and much larger Terminal 1 (T1) handles most international and domestic passengers, while Terminal 2 (T2 – Puente Aéreo) services a small portion of domestic flights. A large selection of shops and restaurants is scattered throughout Terminal 1, while Terminal 2 contains an extensive retail space and a food court. They two terminals are connected by a free shuttle bus (departs every 20-30 minutes, ~10-minute ride).

Travellers report that everything is quite expensive. Travellers say the airport is clean and modern, with friendly staff and security who generally do not bother overnight sleepers. The airport offers free WiFi, plenty of charging spots, and comfortable sleeping areas. Economy class passengers can buy access to several airport lounges, one of which has shower facilities.

Sleeping in Bogota Airport

Sleeping at Bogota Airport is generally manageable, especially in Terminal 1, where travellers report recliner-style chairs and some armrest-free seating after security. Noise and cool temperatures can make sleep more difficult, and overnight airside access is less predictable in domestic areas, where secure sections may close. Bogota also has paid sleep rooms and pods both before and after security for travellers who want more privacy. For detailed sleeping locations, conditions, photos and traveller tips, see our Guide to Sleeping in Bogota Airport or read the latest traveller reviews.

For uninterrupted sleep, there are several hotels within a 10-minute drive of the airport, most of which offer complimentary shuttle service. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.

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Airport Hours

Bogotá El Dorado Airport is open 24 hours, but overnight access depends on the terminal and whether you have a boarding pass.

Terminal 1 (T1): Landside and most airside areas remain open overnight. Some domestic airside zones may close between approximately 1:00 AM – 4:00 AM.
Terminal 2 (Puente Aéreo): Landside access continues overnight, but airside closes after the last departure (around 11:00 PM) and reopens at 4:00 AM.

What this means for airport sleepers:
You can stay inside Bogotá Airport overnight, but access and comfort vary by terminal. Terminal 1 is the easiest option for overnight stays, as most landside areas remain open and some airside zones stay accessible with a valid boarding pass. Terminal 2 does not allow overnight airside stays, so you’ll need to remain landside until security reopens early in the morning.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There is no official rest zone, but a reader reports that the international transfer zone (Terminal 1, Airside, near Gate 47) has an area with padded seating near the transit counters, which may offer slightly more comfort than standard seating. There is also a quiet area inside at least one Avianca Lounge. If this has changed or new spots are spotted, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

Quick Facts

Nearest Hotel: Inside the Airport (sleep cabins and pods)
Sleep Cabins or Pods: Yes
Day Rooms: Yes (private rooms by the hour)
Nearby Hotels with Shuttles: Yes (some complimentary)

Bogotá Airport has private sleep cabins and pods inside Terminal 1, with options both before and after security. If you have a long layover, you can book a private space for a few hours without leaving the terminal. For a traditional hotel room, several nearby hotels offer complimentary airport shuttle services.

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Inside the Airport

Wait N Rest
Sleep pods. Eighteen soundproof sleep cabins are located airside in Terminal 1, near Gate 54. Each cabin includes a bed, flight-information screen, climate controls, and optional sleepwear purchases. Rates: approx. COP 80,000 / USD $19 for 3 hours.

Hotels near the Airport

Hotel Habitel Prime
(1.0 mi / 1.6 km) – Upscale hotel.

Hotel Habitel Select
(1.0 mi / 1.6 km) – Mid-range hotel.

Movich Buro 26 Hotel
(1.0 mi / 1.6 km) – Upscale hotel.

Courtyard by Marriott Bogota Airport
(1.2 mi / 1.9 km) – Mid-range hotel.

City Express Plus by Marriott
(1.8 mi / 2.9 km) – Mid-range hotel

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

Domestic

Avianca VIP Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Domestic Departures, next to gate 71. Hours: 4:00 AM to 10:30 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (COP 168,000 or 1,800 LifeMiles) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs (DragonPass, Club LifeMiles, United Club, Air Canada Maple Leaf Club) • Avianca Business Class passengers • Star Alliance first or business class passengers • Star Alliance Gold members • Premium cardholders (Bancolombia, Scotiabank, Colpatria).

The Lounge Bogotá Sala VIP – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Domestic Departures, Concourse D. Hours: Open 24 hours. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes (Quiet Area). Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Lounge membership programs.

International

Avianca Gold Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, International Departures, near gate 32. Hours: 3:30 AM to 12:00 AM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (COP 168,000 or 1,800 LifeMiles) • Prepaid lounge passes (Plaza Premium Smart Traveller) • Lounge membership programs (United Club, Air Canada Maple Leaf Club) • Credit card programs (Visa Airport Companion) • Avianca Business Class passengers • Star Alliance first or business class passengers • Star Alliance Gold members • Premium cardholders (Bancolombia, Scotiabank, Colpatria).

Avianca Diamond Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, International Departures, near gate 32. Hours: 4:00 AM to 12:30 AM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs (Club LifeMiles for Diamond members only) • Avianca Business Class passengers • LifeMiles Diamond members.

Copa Club – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, International Departures, next to gate A6. Hours: 3:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs • Copa Airlines Business Class passengers • Star Alliance first or business class passengers • ConnectMiles Gold/Platinum/Presidential members • Star Alliance Gold members.

El Dorado Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, International Departures, in front of gate A8. Hours: Open 24 hours. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (USD $35) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card programs (Diners Club, Visa Airport Companion).

Sala VIP LATAM – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, International Departures, 3rd Floor, opposite gate A1. Hours: open 24 hours. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs • Credit card programs (Diners Club) • LATAM Business Class or Premium Economy passengers • LATAM Pass Premium/Comodoro Silver/Pass Black passengers • Oneworld first or business class passengers • Oneworld Emerald or Sapphire members.

Food & Drinks

Food outlets at Bogotá Airport operate on varied schedules, but Terminal 1 offers the widest selection of late-night and 24-hour outlets. Here are the 24 hour food options:

Terminal 1, Landside – Cafe Quindio (Floor 2, between entrances to Piers C and D) • Crepes & Waffles (Floor 2, before entering Pier C) • Dejamu (Floor 1, across from entrance 3) • Donut Factory (Floor 2, between entrances to Piers C and D) • Dunkin Donuts (Level 1, across from Gate 11) • El Corral (Floor 3, food court) • Frisby (Floor 3, food court) • Iemark (Floor 2, before entering Pier C) • Juan Valdez Cafe (Floor 1, outdoor plaza • Floor 2, next to Gate 4 • International Arrivals, opposite baggage claim carousel 1) • Katios (Floor 3, food court) • Kororiko (Floor 2, before entering Pier C) • McDonalds (Floor 3, food court) • Saint Helena (Level 1, across from Gate 9) • Starbucks (Floor 1, opposite Gate 6 • Floor 2, between entrances to Piers C and D) • Subway (Floor 1, between doors 2 and 3 • Floor 2, need door 9 entrance • Floor 2, Pier B, oppsote B3).

Terminal 1, Airside – Andres Paradero (International Departures, Pier A, across from Hall A6) • Cafe 18 (Domestic Departures, Pier C, between Halls C3 and C5) • Cigarreria Internacional (International Departures, Pier B, between Halls B1 and B2) • Crepes & Waffles (Domestic Departures, Pier D) • Dunkin Donuts (International Departures, Pier B, next to Concourse B3 • Domestic Departures, Pier D) • Gourmet Coffee (International Departures, Pier B, opposite Hall B3) • Guys Burger Joint (International Departures, Pier A, Zone R) • Guys Sammich Joint (International Departures, Pier A, between Halls A3 and A4) • Katios (International Departures, Pier A, opposite Hall A6) • Kokoriko (International Departures, Pier B, Food court, 3rd Floor) • Petit Gourmet (International Departures, Pier A, next to Hall A2) • Presto (International Departures, Pier B, Food Court, 3rd Floor) • Subway (International Departures, Pier B, opposite B3) • The Marketplace by Wolfgang Puck (International Departures, Pier A, Zone R).

Terminal 2, Landside – Presto (Airbridge, 2nd Floor, food court)

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Drinking Water
Free water refill stations are available on the airside: T1 (near Gates 47, C10)• T2 (near Gate 12). On the landside, drinking water is limited to taps, but bottled water (COP 3,000/$0.70 USD) is recommended due to tap water concerns.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Luggage storage is available for a fixed rate of COP 18,000 per item, per 12 hours.
Location: Landside, First Floor
Hours: Open 24 hours

Mobile Charging

Free charging stations are available airside in:

Terminal 1: near Gates 47 and C10
Terminal 2: near Gate 12

Limited outlets have also been reported landside in Terminal 1, near the Juan Valdez Café. Bring a power adapter, as outlet types vary.

Showers

Showers are available inside select paid lounges in the International Departures area:

Avianca Sala VIP Lounge – approx. USD $35, shower included
El Dorado Lounge – approx. USD $35, shower included
LATAM Sala VIP – approx. USD $35, shower included

See Airport Lounges above for details on entering these lounges. Rates are subject to change.

WiFi/Internet

Free unlimited WiFi is available at Bogota Airport. Connect to the “Eldorado Free WiFi” network. Registration via email or phone number is required.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines -Need cash? ATMs are available throughout the airport, both landside and airside in both terminals. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s international withdrawal policy and daily limits before travelling.
Banking Services – Several banks offer full-service banking landside in the main terminal, on both the Arrivals and Departures levels.
Beauty Salon – If you need to freshen up after a night on the airport floor, Peluquería El Dorado offers basic hair and grooming services. Location: Terminal 2 (Puente Aéreo), Departures, landside.
Currency Exchange – Multiple currency exchange counters are available throughout the airport, primarily landside in Terminal 1, with limited airside options in the international departures area. Rates at the airport are typically higher than in the city.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shops and a broad selection of retail stores are available, selling souvenirs, leather goods, Colombian coffee, gifts, and emerald jewellery, along with travel essentials. [ read more ] Information Desk – Airport information desks are available if you need directions, flight assistance, or general help.
Locations: Domestic Departures, Check-in Hall • International Departures, Check-in Hall
Luggage Carts – Need a hand with your bags? Self-service luggage carts are available in the baggage claim areas for a small refundable deposit.
Luggage Wrapping – Luggage wrapping services are available through Bag Security to help protect checked baggage.
Medical Services – Medical assistance is provided on site by the Colombian Red Cross. Emergency contact numbers are posted throughout the terminal for immediate help.
Pharmacy – Droguería Colsubsidio is available 24/7. Location: Terminal 1, International Arrivals, First Floor.
Prayer Room – The Airport Oratory offers a quiet interfaith space for prayer and reflection. Catholic Mass is held daily at 11:15 AM (except Mondays), with a priest available afterward for private requests. Location: International Check-in Area, landside, 2nd Floor. Hours: Open 24 hours
SIM Cards – A reader reports, “To purchase a sim card 24/7 at the El Dorado airport is easy. Claro is the only carrier in the airport. The price might be 20% more than a store in the city. But you leave the airport with gigabytes of data and unlimited Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram. I arrived at El Dorado [at] 1:00 AM and had no intention of taking a cab to my hotel without a phone. The kiosk is located next to baggage claim.” (March 2023)
Smoking – Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the airport.
Travel Agencies – Several travel agencies maintain offices at the airport and may assist with local arrangements or onward travel planning, though availability can vary by time of day.

Sightseeing

Do you want to make the most of your stopover or long layover by leaving the airport to do some sightseeing? Check out our Bogota Airport Layover Sightseeing guide.

Airlines

Bogota Airport is served by the following airlines: Aeroméxico • Air Canada • Air France • American Airlines • Avianca • Clic • Copa Airlines • Delta Air Lines • Etihad Airways • easyFly • Gol •Iberia • Jetblue • LATAM • Lufthansa • Satena • Spirit Airlines • Turkish Airlines • United Airlines • Viva Aerobus • Viva Air Peru • Volaris • Wingo.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

Bogota airport is connected via the local bus system. For more information, visit the Bogota Airport website.

Car Rentals

The following car rental agencies are available onsite: ACE Rent a Car • Alamo • Avis • Budget • Equirent • Europcar • Flash Rent a Car • Nü Car Rental • Vaya.

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Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Inter-Terminal Bus

A free shuttle bus provides travellers with easy connections between the two terminals. Buses depart every 20 minutes and operate from 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM.

Ride Sharing

Uber is available throughout Colombia. A ride to La Candelaria, the historical city centre, will cost you from €7 to €9.

Taxi

Licensed taxis are recognized by their yellow and white colour. Taxis are located to the right of the international arrivals terminal. At the taxi booths, travellers indicate their destination, and vouchers are printed to indicate the price they have to pay.

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