Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Palonegro International Airport (BGA): what you need to know
Bucaramanga is five hours behind London and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LHR to BGA flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Palonegro International Airport. El Dorado International Airport is a top stopover on the LHR to BGA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Palonegro International Airport flight is C$736. A round-trip fare right now is C$1,466. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from LHR to BGA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Palonegro International Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LHR to BGA.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Palonegro International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Palonegro International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Palonegro International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near BGA:
Grab a Palonegro International Airport rental car and discover Bucaramanga and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Sixt and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Palonegro International Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to central Bucaramanga
From Palonegro International Airport, Bucaramanga is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Palonegro International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Bucaramanga. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Palonegro International Airport for February if you want to explore Bucaramanga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to BGA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bucaramanga. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Medellin is another favourite destination in Colombia and is around 290 kilometres west of Bucaramanga. No journey is complete without dropping by Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.