Flying from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, making Amsterdam six hours ahead of Bogota.
To ensure you catch your BOG to AMS flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bogota Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BOG and AMS include:
London Heathrow Airport
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Handy information about Bogota Airport (BOG)
Of the departures from Bogota Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Bogota Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Bogota. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near BOG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bogota Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bogota Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Amsterdam and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to the centre of Amsterdam has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It typically takes 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bogota Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Amsterdam. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Bogota Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for August if you'd like to visit Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BOG to AMS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many cities in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in the Netherlands, head for The Hague, about 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague are among its highlights.