El Dorado Airport: terminals, district, and access
Published July 10, 2026 · 4 min read
El Dorado (BOG) is the country's busiest airport, and also the one that raises the most questions before flying, mostly because of its two separate terminals. Here's what's worth knowing before you arrange your transfer.
Which district of Bogotá El Dorado is in
The airport is located in the Fontibón district, with a smaller portion in Engativá and a strip that reaches the municipality of Funza, in Cundinamarca.
That's why a transfer's origin or destination point can technically fall in a different municipality than the terminal — it's the same airport zone.
Terminal 1 and Terminal 2: what each one operates
Terminal 1 handles domestic and international flights, with 26 airlines and over 70 destinations.
Terminal 2, known as Puente Aéreo, is exclusively for domestic flights on SATENA, JetSMART, and Clic.
They're physically separate terminals, so confirming which one you need before you leave avoids an extra transfer between the two. That detail is on your ticket, tied to the airline.
The access corridor
The main access route is Avenida El Dorado (Calle 26), which connects the airport with downtown over roughly 12 to 15 kilometers.
Since it's also one of Bogotá's main roads, trip time varies quite a bit depending on the time of day — more than the mileage alone suggests.
What this means for your transfer
For an arrival transfer, your driver waits in the arrivals area that matches your flight, and the flight is tracked to adjust the time if anything changes.
For a departure transfer, the key detail is the terminal: pickup time is timed to your flight, and knowing whether you're leaving from Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 avoids last-minute rescheduling.
Frequently asked questions
Which district does El Dorado airport belong to?
The airport is located in the Fontibón district, with a smaller portion in Engativá and a strip in the municipality of Funza (Cundinamarca).
What are El Dorado's Terminal 1 and Terminal 2?
Terminal 1 handles domestic and international flights (26 airlines and over 70 destinations). Terminal 2 (Puente Aéreo) is exclusively for domestic flights on SATENA, JetSMART, and Clic.