Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise |
Cheapest in | April | Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop |
Average price | C$ 584 | Average for round-trip flights in March 2021 |
Round-trip from | C$ 476 | From Toronto to Bogotá |
One-way from | C$ 285 | One-way flight from Toronto to Bogotá |
YTO - BOG Price
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C$ 513 - C$ 1,191
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BOG Temperature
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19 - 20 °C
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BOG Rainfall
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21 - 97 mm
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The flight to Colombia from Canada is approximately 9h 37m with a one-stop flight from Toronto to Bogota. Nonstop service takes 5h 55m via Air Canada. Other flights are available with longer travel times that may offer Columbia flight deals. Stopovers can add several hours to your expected travel time, so be wary of this when booking tickets.
Direct flights to Colombia from Canada are offered out of Toronto International Airport, which offers nonstop service to Bogota. One-stop and two-stop flights are plentiful, with service from Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and other major Canadian cities. Flights arrive in Santa Marta, Medellin, Armenia, Cartegena, Cali, and other Colombian cities, with more remote destinations requiring multiple connections. Air Canada, COPA, United, and Avencia airlines are the most common for this route.
Local public transportation is plentiful, and it is cheap, making it the ideal choice for tourists. in Medellin, the metro and local buses are most common, as is the case in most other cities. Taxis are available with metered options available in large cities. There are also apps available to assist with choosing taxi service. Uber offers service in the country, which is cheaper than most taxis. The best way to travel between towns is to find a colectivo, which is a shared minibus, taxi, or jeep that will get you between towns. These are found all over the place, and are slightly more expensive, but offer faster transit.
Colombia offers a variety of attractions and destinations for travellers. Bogota, the capital city, is home to plenty of quaint communities, historical attractions, and landmarks. There are local shops and cafes throughout the country. Those who enjoy the outdoors can head to Tierradentro National Park, the Coracora Valley, and the Lost City. Medellin offers a glimpse of Colombian city life, with modern nightlife and fine dining options, among other attractions. The Amazon basin makes up about 1/3 of the country, offering jungle tours and other outdoor excursions. Known for its coffee, Colombia is also home to many coffee plantations, which offer tours for visitors throughout the year. The Finca El Ocaso Salento plantation has the best tour, according to local travel guides.
Canadian citizens travelling to Colombia are required to carry a valid passport that does not expire for at least six months after the date of departure from the country. Colombia does not require tourist visas for stays of less than 90 days. Visas are required, however, for business and student entry to the country. Permitted length of stay will be determined per person by the immigration officer present upon arrival into the country, with fines imposed for those overstaying their stamp without prior authorization.
Flights to Colombia have seen a 79% decrease in demand compared to the previous year.