El Dorado International Airport

Colombia's busiest airport at 2,548 m altitude — main gateway to Bogotá and one of Latin America's largest aviation hubs.

Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado is Colombia's main aviation hub and one of the busiest airports in Latin America. Situated at approximately 2,548 metres above sea level on the Andean plateau in northwestern Bogotá, it ranks among the world's highest major international airports. Named after the legendary golden city of El Dorado, it connects Bogotá to dozens of international destinations and the Colombian domestic network. The altitude can cause noticeable breathlessness for unaccustomed visitors — a good reason to acclimatise slowly upon arrival.