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El Dorado Intl. Airport

Transportation to Caracas Airport from the City Center

There are many alternatives that you can use for going to the Simon Bolivar Airport from the city center. Among these alternatives taxis, buses, metro and car rental come to the forefront.

Taxi

You can use taxis in order to get to Simon Bolivar Airport from the city center. Taxis are a reliable and comfortable means of transportation and will offer you with a comfortable and quick travel to the airport. You can reach the airport in about half an hour by taxi that you can get on in every part of the city.

Bus

Bus is one of the public transportation options that you can use to get to the airport from the city center. You can catch your plane at the airport with an economical and easy way thanks to the buses you can get on from all stops.

Metro

You can have a very comfortable travel to the airport by metro which is one of the fastest and the most economical options. You can get on the trains from the metro stations. Metro offers service from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Car Rental

You can rent a car from one of the car rental companies located in the city center and have a different travel option to the airport with the car you have rented. Budget, Amigo, Unirent, Hertz, Aco and Europcar are the companies you can get in contact with. You can drive yourself or rent a car with a driver.

Airport Information

Simon Bolivar Airport, which is located 21 kilometers of Caracas city center, is an international airport offering service as the main airport in the country. There are two terminal buildings at the airport where flights to America, Europe and Caribbean are intensively organized. Simon Bolivar Airport, with its ocean view, offers reliable and comfortable flights as well as a wide range of services.

Wireless internet can be used in every part of the airport. At the airport, there are many services such as bank ATM, information desk, lounge, shower cabin, prayer room, phone cabin, fax and post service and health center. There are also stores to shop and restaurants to spend pleasant time while eating and drinking something.

The cafes and restaurants at the airport; Benihana, Fast Coffe, Domino’s Pizza, Churromania, Jugos La Chara, Jucoca, Delicia, Vitamina, Kepen, Cafe Ole, Hot Dog and Muscle Beach, Arancini Snack, La Giostra, Church’s Chicken, Subway and Arepa Grill.

The stores that you can do some shopping while waiting for your flight; Libberias Del Sur, Book Land, Golosinas, Confiteria Abejita, Chucemania, Tapara, En Espera, Laura Kemper, Quantum Sport, Joyer Kreys, Sebastian, Aeroboutique and Aeroshop.

Last Updated: 10 Sep 2017

Transportation to Bogota City Center from Airport

Bogota Airport in Colombia's capital city Bogota is also known as El Dorado International Airport. Bogota Airport, one of South America's largest airports, is located about 15 kilometers west of the city and welcomes its passengers with both domestic and international flights.

Buses and taxis are the most frequently used transportation alternatives from El Dorado International Airport to Bogota city center. Cars that you can rent from car rental offices at the airport and private shuttles can be listed as easy and generally economical option for travelling from the airport.

Taxi

Taxis are the fastest and most reliable means to travel from Bogota Airport to the center of Bogota city. At the same time, the fares for taxis considered as an economic vehicle to get to the center are determined before leaving the airport. When you get to the taxi-calling center at the airport terminal, you will receive a document showing how much you will need to pay for the trip, and you will not have to pay more than this amount at the end of the journey. Taxis from El Dorado Airport to Bogota city center cost $15 on average.

Bus

If you want to take public transport to get to the center of Bogota city from Bogota Airport, you can take the buses from the front of the terminal directly to the city center. Bus tickets are around 6-7 dollars for each passenger when traveling on this route in Bogota.

If this will be your first visit to the city, it is recommended that you take a taxi instead of a bus because of the possibility of getting off at a wrong stop and for security reasons. Especially if your plane landed late at night, taxis become a much more preferred means for travelers in this sense.

While buses are convenient and economical means of public transportation for those who have visited the city many times before, it may be a far more accurate choice to take a taxi for those coming to Bogota for the first or second time. The journey to the center of Bogota by bus can take 30-40 minutes.

Shuttles

Shuttles are usually used for transportation between terminals at Bogota Airport. While both domestic and international flights are organized from the main terminal building of the airport, flights of Avianca Airlines, Colombia's national airline company, take place from the Puente Aerea terminal. The average duration of the journey between the terminals is 15 minutes with shuttles. If you are in a hurry to catch your plane, you can also choose to take a taxi for transport between two terminals.

Car Rental

One of the most popular transportation alternatives for local and foreign tourists travelling in Colombia's capital city, Bogota, and its surroundings is car rental. Renting a car at the airport is very easy thanks to offices of numerous companies such as Bogota Rent A Car, AVIS, V & V, Dollar, Hertz and Budget. You can make reservations before your flight by contacting one of these companies, and you can find your car in front of the terminal when you are in the city.

You can call +57 321 4277730 to rent a car from Budget, +57 1 7495432 if you prefer Bogota Rent A Car. You can contact AVIS at the airport's rental office at +57 1 7456613. If you have booked your car in advance online or by telephone, you will not face any possible surprises and get on your way in a very short time after picking up your car at the airport.   

Transfer Vehicles

One of the most recommended options for foreign visitors, especially on the journey between Bogota and the city center, is the transfer vehicles, for security reasons. You can take advantage of these vehicles that will transport your passengers from airport to your hotel or home safely in 20 to 30 minutes by arranging one when you arrive at the airport or book online before your flight.

If you want to use the transfer vehicles to come to the airport, you can also evaluate advantageous round trip opportunities. You need to pay an average of 20-40 dollars to get to the city center from Bogota Airport by these vehicles of transfer. This amount can vary according to the number of passengers and the distance of the destination.

Last Updated: 25 Oct 2017

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Which airports can I use for Caracas-Bogota flights?

For Caracas-Bogota flights, you can use Simon Bolivar Intl. - Maiquetia Simon Bolivar Intl. Airport as departure airport, and El Dorado Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Caracas-Bogota and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Caracas-Bogota is 1026 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Caracas-Bogota flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Caracas-Bogota flights is Thursday.

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