{ "response": { "Key": "MAD-BOG", "orig": { "code": "MAD", "type": "airport", "city": "Madrid", "fullCity": "Madrid, Spain", "airport": "Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "BOG", "type": "airport", "city": "Bogotá", "fullCity": "Bogotá, Colombia", "airport": "El Dorado Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Madrid to Bogotá?", "answer": "The flight from Madrid to Bogotá is about 4,990 miles and typically takes 10 hours 20 minutes nonstop. The return leg is shorter at 9 hours 35 minutes due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Madrid to Bogotá?", "answer": "Yes, there are nonstop flights from Madrid to Bogotá. Four airlines operate the route: Avianca (up to 54 weekly, daily), Iberia (up to 43 weekly, daily), Air Europa (7 weekly, daily), and Plus Ultra (4 weekly, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday). The flight takes about 10 hours 20 minutes eastbound, and roughly 9 hours 35 minutes on the return.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Bogotá?", "answer": "From El Dorado International Airport, taxis and ride‑share services like Uber provide the fastest door‑to‑door trips to central Bogotá, typically in 30–45 minutes. The TransMilenio bus rapid transit system has a dedicated feeder route to the Portal Eldorado station, offering an affordable mass‑transit link into the city. Car rental desks are available at the airport for those who prefer to drive, though traffic can be heavy. Most visitors opt for a taxi or ride‑share for convenience and speed.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal%20Eldorado%20%28TransMilenio%29", "title": "Portal Eldorado (TransMilenio)", "time_published": "2024-11-14T16:54:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeropuerto_Internacional_El_Dorado", "title": "El Dorado International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2003-08-19T01:45:50Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal_Eldorado_(TransMilenio)", "title": "Portal Eldorado (TransMilenio)", "time_published": "2024-11-14T16:54:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogota", "title": "Bogotá - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-10T11:51:40Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20airports%20in%20Colombia", "title": "List of airports in Colombia", "time_published": "2026-01-14T10:39:20Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Madrid to Bogotá?", "answer": "Iberia operates a nonstop red-eye from Madrid to Bogotá, departing daily at 11:55 PM. This flight arrives in Bogotá the next morning.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Madrid to Bogotá?", "answer": "Avianca, Iberia, Air Europa, and Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas all fly nonstop from Madrid to Bogotá. Avianca operates the most flights at 54 per week with a median fare around $1,300, followed by Iberia with 43 weekly flights at about $1,340. Air Europa offers 7 weekly flights at roughly $1,402, while Plus Ultra runs 4 flights per week on select days.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Madrid and Bogotá?", "answer": "Common layover cities between Madrid and Bogotá include Miami, Panama City, and Lisbon. Miami offers extensive onward connections to Colombia and efficient transit for passengers with U.S. visas. Panama City, as the home hub of Copa Airlines, provides seamless connections across the Americas with a compact, easy‑to‑navigate airport. Lisbon serves as a logical European stopover with TAP Air Portugal, often keeping total travel times competitive." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Bogotá?", "answer": "December to March and July to August are driest and sunniest, with fewer tourists outside holiday peaks." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Madrid to Bogotá?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a payment method for baggage, and proof of onward or return travel. Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short stays, but check for any required travel authorization or vaccination certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Bogotá?", "answer": "Bogotá has one major commercial airport, El Dorado International, located about 15 km west of downtown. It serves all international and domestic flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From central Madrid, the fastest and most popular option to Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport is the Metro (Line 8, pink line), which runs from Nuevos Ministerios to all terminals in about 15–20 minutes; a single ticket costs around €5 including a supplement. The 24‑hour Exprés Aeropuerto bus (line 203) departs from Atocha and Cibeles and reaches the airport in roughly 30–40 minutes at a similar price. Taxis take about 20 minutes from the city center and charge a flat rate of €30, while ride‑share services like Uber and Cabify are also readily available. Driving is possible with short‑ and long‑stay parking at each terminal, but it is generally less convenient than public transport due to traffic and higher costs.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip/en/aeropuertos/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/servicios-asistencia-pasajaros/meet-and-assist", "title": "Assistance services at Madrid Barajas Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip/en/aeropuertos/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/acceso-prioritario-fast-track", "title": "Preferential access at Adolfo Suarez Airport - Fast Track - Aena VIP Services", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madrid%E2%80%93Barajas%20Airport", "title": "Madrid–Barajas Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T21:26:07Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolfo_Suárez_Stadium", "title": "Adolfo Suárez Stadium", "time_published": "2026-01-20T00:40:19Z" }, { "url": "http://www.aena.es/en/madrid-barajas-adolfo-suarez/airport-services/shops-and-restaurants/sunglass-hut.html&p=1575047980206&t=t2", "title": "Sunglass Hut | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Bogotá airport?", "answer": "Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport (BOG) does not have on-site hotels inside the terminals, but several nearby hotels offer complimentary shuttle service. The Aloft Bogota Airport provides a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel from 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM, and the Courtyard Bogota Airport offers a complimentary shuttle from 5:00 AM to midnight. Both are a short drive away, with the Aloft located in the Connecta Business Ecosystem and the Courtyard on Avenida Calle 26.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/bogota-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Bogota Airport Guide (BOG) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2018-08-23T17:57:01Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/casa/bogota.htm", "title": "Bogota Airport Guide (BOG) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-05-30T01:25:48Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/bogota/activities/private_airport_transfer_el_dorado_bog_to_bogota_hotel-XUZYS1?property=BOGMC", "title": "Private Airport Transfer : El Dorado (BOG) to Bogota Hotel 24/7", "time_published": "2026-03-17T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bogal-aloft-bogota-airport/overview/?EM=DNM_ALOFTBOGOTAAIRPORT.COM", "title": "Aloft Bogota Airport - Hotel with Airport Shuttle to BOG", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeropuerto_Internacional_El_Dorado", "title": "El Dorado International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2003-08-19T01:45:50Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bogcy-courtyard-bogota-airport/overview/", "title": "Courtyard Bogota Airport - Hotel With Complimentary Shuttle to BOG", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Madrid to Bogotá?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Madrid to Bogotá are typically operated with Airbus A350s (by Iberia and LATAM) and Boeing 787-8s (by Avianca and Air Europa). The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these two widebody types dominate the route. In-flight Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these long-haul services.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Madrid to Bogotá?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Madrid to Bogotá are operated by Avianca (Star Alliance), Iberia (oneworld), Air Europa (SkyTeam), and Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas (unaffiliated with any alliance). All three major global alliances are represented on this route through their respective member carriers.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Madrid?", "answer": "Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) offers several lounges across its terminals, including Aena's Sala VIP Cibeles in Terminal 1, Sala VIP Puerta de Alcalá in Terminal 2, Sala VIP Puerta del Sol in Terminal 3, and Sala VIP Plaza Mayor in Terminal 4; the Neptuno Lounge in the Terminal 4 Satellite is reserved for non-Schengen flights like the one to Bogotá. These lounges can be accessed with a day pass purchased through Aena, and many also accept Priority Pass or premium credit cards like American Express Platinum. The Neptuno Lounge is open 24 hours and features comfortable seating and complimentary refreshments, while the Plaza Mayor lounge in T4 offers a similar range of amenities. Iberia also operates premium lounges in Terminal 4 for business class passengers and elite status holders, though specific details on those are limited.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/spain/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas", "title": "Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport MAD Lounges - MAD Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/spain/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas", "title": "Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport MAD Lounges - MAD Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-xb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MAD", "title": "American Express Lounges at Madrid Barajas Airport | Amex XB", "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-au/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MAD", "title": "American Express Lounges at Madrid Barajas Airport | Amex AU", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip/en/aeropuertos/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/salas-vip/neptuno", "title": "Neptuno VIP Lounge at Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas Airport - Aena VIP Services", "favicon": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Madrid to Bogotá?", "answer": "Baggage rules vary by airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes a checked bag, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer higher allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Madrid to Bogotá?", "answer": "Flights from Madrid to Bogotá typically offer Economy, Premium Economy, and flat-bed Business class on carriers like Iberia and Avianca." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare class; flexible and premium cabin tickets generally allow same-day changes or standby, while restrictive economy fares typically do not." } } } }