Many BOG airport hotels run free 24/7 shuttles
Hotel Shuttles Aeropuerto El Dorado covers dozens of properties around El Dorado International Airport, mostly within a 5–15 minute drive of T1 and T2. Most mid-range and chain hotels near Avenida Calle 26 include the shuttle in the room rate, while some cheaper places around Calle 25 and Fontibón charge 10,000–20,000 COP per person. Always confirm the shuttle schedule and price with your hotel before you land.
At T1, many hotel shuttles pick up on the second-floor departures roadway, usually at clearly marked “Hotel Shuttle” or “Transporte Hotel” points between doors 5 and 7. At T2 (Puente Aéreo), pickup is often on the curb right outside national arrivals, with vehicles looping every 20–40 minutes during daytime. Ask your hotel which terminal door, level, and vehicle color or logo to watch for.
Some hotels around BOG run fixed timetables, for example every 30 minutes from 05:00–23:00, then on-demand overnight via WhatsApp or phone. Others use small vans with 8–12 seats and group multiple pickups, which can add 10–15 minutes if you board at a busy time. If your flight arrives after 23:00, contact the hotel before you fly; last‑minute late‑night requests sometimes mean a longer wait on the curb.
Most shuttles handle one standard checked bag plus a carry‑on per person without extra fees, but larger items like surfboards or oversized sports gear may not fit in the common Renault/Dodge vans that run this route. Families with car seats should ask if the shuttle allows installing them; many operators around BOG use simple lap belts only. If you have more than three big suitcases, request a taxi or private transfer instead of the shared hotel van.
Payment is usually not needed at pickup, since the shuttle is bundled with the room and tracked to your reservation number. When hotels do charge, drivers often take cash in Colombian pesos; cards are less common for shuttle-only charges under 30,000 COP. Tipping 2,000–5,000 COP per bag is standard if the driver loads luggage from the curb into the van and up to the hotel entrance.
One tip: as soon as you reach mobile signal in T1 or T2 arrivals, send your hotel a WhatsApp with your flight number and meeting point door (for example, “T1, Door 6”) so the shuttle driver knows exactly where to pull in on the multi-lane roadway.