How to get from El Dorado International Airport to Bogotá city centre
Medium confidenceChecked May 2026General guidance
Use the authorised yellow-and-white taxi rank or an app (Uber, Cabify, InDriver) from the designated zone.
Best options
Best overall
Authorised taxi rank or app from the designated pickup.
Cheapest safe
TransMilenio with airport feeder bus (low-cost but slow with bags).
Best at night
Authorised taxi rank only.
With luggage / kids
Taxi or app.
Taxi fare
Authorised metered taxi roughly COP 30,000–55,000 to central Bogotá plus airport surcharge. Fares vary with traffic.
Ride-hailing
Uber, Cabify and InDriver operate — designated zone.
available
Public transport
TransMilenio + airport feeder.
Compare your options — BOG → Bogotá city centre
Distance ~15 km, typical journey 30–75 min.
| Option | Typical fare | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Public transport | TransMilenio + airport feeder. | Cheapest safe option |
| Official taxi | Authorised metered taxi roughly COP 30,000–55,000 to central Bogotá plus airport surcharge. Fares vary with traffic. | Late arrivals, heavy luggage |
| Ride-hailing | Uber, Cabify and InDriver operate — designated zone. | available |
After landing — step by step
- 1Use the official taxi rank at El Dorado
- 2Confirm meter is on, or pre-pay flat fare at the counter where available
Scam warnings
Curbside private 'taxi' offers
Avoid this
- • Anyone approaching you in arrivals
Frequently asked
Q.How much is a taxi from El Dorado International Airport to Bogotá city centre?
Authorised metered taxi roughly COP 30,000–55,000 to central Bogotá plus airport surcharge. Fares vary with traffic.. Always confirm the fare or that the meter is on before pulling away. Watch for: Curbside private 'taxi' offers.
Q.What is the cheapest safe way from BOG to Bogotá city centre?
TransMilenio with airport feeder bus (low-cost but slow with bags).
Q.Does Uber or ride-hailing work at El Dorado International Airport?
Uber, Cabify and InDriver operate — designated zone.
Q.What's the best way from BOG to Bogotá city centre at night?
Authorised taxi rank only.
Q.What scams should I watch for going from BOG to Bogotá city centre?
Top reported: Curbside private 'taxi' offers. Use the official taxi rank, never accept a fare from someone approaching you in arrivals.