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Direct flights from Europe to Bogota?

My parents are coming to visit me from Belgium in January and since they don't speak english (nor Spanish) very well I am trying to find them direct flights from somewhere in europe. Preferably Brussels but Amsterdam or Paris, even London will do, as long as they don't have to deal with US immigration coz that'd be a little too much for them i think.

By mail@bjorndeboeck.com on Nov 10, 2007, 10:10 in Travel tips.

lampltr says on Nov 10, 2007, 10:45:

I am in Italy and travel all the time (Also with the same concerns haha)...what country are they departing from?

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lampltr says on Nov 10, 2007, 10:49:

Off the cuff, with the options you listed above, Amsterdam (and Madrid) I would say top the list, London is beginning to duplicate the US and Paris is not that far behind. Paris is ok, but still major glitches routing through this airport.

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Nov 10, 2007, 10:53:

I will recommended Paris, with Air France or Madrid, with Iberia or Avianca

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thur says on Nov 10, 2007, 11:53:

What kat1 says. Amsterdam is not an option as it has no direct airlink with Bogotá and going via London (which is complicated) means connecting elsewhere again. I believe that if Air France is chosen, the leg between Brussels and Paris is by train and Air France is better than Iberia. Having said that however... Madrid is very easy (easier) to transfer at (if using Iberia or Avianca and therefor using Terminal 4 and 4S). Play with the dates to get the best price and connection at: www.vliegtarieven.be
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Mat says on Nov 10, 2007, 13:57:

Hi.

I have to agree with Madrid.The site is www.iberia.com they fly direct to Bogota.

Matthew

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Mr. Hollywood says on Nov 10, 2007, 16:26:

Air France from Paris is a nice flight direct to BOG.

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lampltr says on Nov 11, 2007, 09:11:

Sorry, I stated Amsterdam, and thur is correct, no links are known to Bogota, but there is from Frankfurt...but again majority agrees with Madrid!

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Alma del Norte says on Nov 11, 2007, 14:16:

Madrid, about $700 return at the moment. I liked Iberia, Avianca was ok. Bear in mind, that if you are booking the flights independently, ie; Brussels - MAD & MAD - BOG, you should leave plenty of time for connection, even if it means an overnight stay, (Madrid is well worth it anyway). Bucket shop operators in Europe are notoriously tardy and, (not to contradict thur), they will probably have to get on the bus between terminals, anyway. Try kayak.co.uk

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cedritos says on Nov 29, 2007, 04:58:

Air Comet (along with Iberia and Avianca) also fly direct from Madrid to Bogota.There are rumors that Avianca will restart the direct flight from London to Bogota this year.

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Nov 29, 2007, 05:26:

I hope so cedritos, we really do need a direct flight from here!!

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