# CDMX-Bogotá flight 2026: passport, entry rules and airlines Source: https://flightsmx.com/en/vuelo-bogota-cdmx-alianza-pacifico-migracion/ Last updated: 2026-10-23 Language: en-US Locale: en Sources: - [Cancillería de Colombia — Entry information: Mexico exempt from visitor visa \(checked 2026-10-23\)]() - [Migración Colombia — Resolution 3167 of 2019: ID cards only for Andean Community and Mercosur nationals \(checked 2026-10-23\)]() - [Mexican Embassy in Colombia — What do I need to travel to Colombia? \(updated 2025-01-24; checked 2026-10-22\)]() > To enter Colombia as a Mexican you need a passport: the INE is not accepted. No visa for up to 90 days, Check-Mig, CDMX-BOG airlines and El Dorado arrival. ## CDMX-Bogotá: which documents Colombia asks Mexicans for **Entry rules checked on 22–23 October 2026** with the Colombian Foreign Ministry, Migración Colombia and the Mexican Embassy in Colombia. By *FlightsMX* · 7 min read. > **Bottom line:** To enter Colombia as a Mexican you need a **valid passport**: the **INE is not accepted**, because Colombia only accepts identity documents from Andean Community and Mercosur nationals ([Resolution 3167 of 2019](https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/sites/default/files/Normograma/docs/resolucion_uaemc_3167_2019.htm)). No visa is needed for stays of up to **90 days**, extendable by another 90 up to **180 days per calendar year** ([Colombian Foreign Ministry](https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/sites/default/files/FOTOS2024/INFORMACI%C3%93N%20DE%20INGRESO%20A%20COLOMBIA%20Y%20VISA%20DE%20CORTES%C3%8DA%20(1).pdf); [Mexican Embassy in Colombia](https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/colombia/colombia/index.php/nueva/36-preguntas-frecuentes/704-preguntas-frecuentes)). Before the flight, complete Migración Colombia's **Check-Mig** form. ## In this guide 1. [Pacific Alliance: what does and does not change for travellers](#pacific-alliance) 2. [Documents to enter Colombia](#documents) 3. [Aeromexico, Avianca, Volaris CDMX-BOG compared](#airlines) 4. [Arrival at El Dorado: immigration, baggage, transport](#arrival) 5. [What to do upon arriving in Bogotá 1-3 days](#what-to-do) 6. [FAQs](#faq) ## Pacific Alliance: what does and does not change for travellers The **Pacific Alliance** groups **Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru**. For tourists, the practical points are: - **Colombia:** no visa for up to 90 days (extendable up to 180 per calendar year), **with a passport**. Identity documents instead of a passport are accepted only from Andean Community and Mercosur nationals. - **Peru:** no visa for up to **183 days**, non-extendable within 365 days, according to [Migraciones Perú](https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/3284513/2315744-exoneracion-de-visas-pas-ordinario-16-07-2026-v2.pdf). Your **passport must be valid for at least 6 months**; ID cards are accepted only from Andean Community and Mercosur citizens. - **Chile:** no visa for up to 90 days ([Chilean Consulate](https://www.consulado.gob.cl/informacion-sobre-visas-para-ingresar-a-chile)); entry with an ID card and no passport is only for Mercosur and Bolivian nationals ([National Migration Service](https://serviciomigraciones.cl/guia/documentos-viaje/)). In all three, **the INE is not a travel document**: carry your passport. ## Documents to enter Colombia According to the [Mexican Embassy in Colombia](https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/colombia/colombia/index.php/nueva/36-preguntas-frecuentes/704-preguntas-frecuentes): - **Passport valid** on entry and until your trip ends, in good condition with free pages for stamps. - On entry, Migración Colombia records the date and the **Entry and Stay Permit (PIP)** with the days authorised. Tourists may stay **up to 90 days, extendable by 90, up to 180 days per calendar year**; the authority may grant fewer days. Request any extension from Migración Colombia before the 90 days end. - **Return ticket** to Mexico or an onward ticket. - Family, work or financial ties showing you will return, and **sufficient funds** for your stay. - Migración Colombia's **Check-Mig form**, completed before the flight departs. The Embassy notes that admitting a foreign national is the exclusive decision of the Colombian authorities. **At the airline counter in Mexico** you will be asked for your passport: airlines check that you carry the document the destination country requires. ## Aeromexico, Avianca, Volaris CDMX-BOG compared ### Routes and flight time - **CDMX-BOG direct:** ~5.5 hours - **CDMX-BOG with layover:** Cancun (Aeromexico), Panama (Copa), Lima (LATAM) → ~9-12 hours ### Airlines and frequency **Aeromexico (AM):** 14/week (2 flights/day) CDMX-BOG direct. SkyTeam membership + Delta reciprocity. **Avianca (AV):** 21/week (3 flights/day) BOG-CDMX. Bogotá hub. Star Alliance. **Volaris (Y4):** 7/week CDMX-BOG (1 flight/day). LCC. **LATAM Airlines (LA):** 4/week CDMX-BOG via Lima layover. **Copa Airlines (CM):** 7/week CDMX-BOG via Panama layover (3-hour layover). ### Typical RT economy fare (May 2026) | Airline | Type | $US Price | |---|---|---| | Avianca (direct) | FSC | $380-520 | | Aeromexico (direct) | FSC | $420-580 | | Volaris (direct) | LCC | $260-380 | | LATAM via Lima | FSC | $320-460 | | Copa via Panama | FSC | $300-440 | ### Baggage - Aeromexico economy: 25 kg checked free - Avianca economy: 23 kg checked free - Volaris Plus: 25 kg included; Clean: 0 - LATAM economy: 23 kg free - Copa economy: 23 kg free ## Arrival at El Dorado: immigration, baggage, transport ### Airport El Dorado (BOG) - IATA: BOG; ICAO: SKBO - Location: ~13 km west of Bogotá center - 4 terminals (T1 international Aeromexico/Avianca/Copa/LATAM; T2 secondary) ### Steps upon arrival **1. Immigration (10-30 min):** - Show your Mexican passport: the INE is not accepted for entry to Colombia - Migración Colombia records your entry and the Entry and Stay Permit (PIP) with the number of days authorised **2. Customs (5-15 min):** - If you carry goods or cash above the allowance, declare them: check current limits with [DIAN](https://www.dian.gov.co/) **3. Baggage (depends on flight):** - Pick up at assigned belt - Free carts for international passengers **4. Exit to transport:** - International line exits to "International Arrivals" T1 ### Transport to Bogotá center **Official taxi (recommended):** - "Taxis Aeropuerto" (yellow official taxi) - Fixed fare ~COP $48,000-65,000 (~$US 12-16) - 35-50 minutes to center (can be more with traffic) - **DON'T use non-official taxis at airport** (risks) **Uber/Cabify:** - Operate in Bogotá - Similar price to official taxi ($US 10-14) - More reliable if you have app account **TransMilenio (BRT bus):** - "Aeropuerto" station near T1 - ~COP $3,000 (~$US 0.75) - 40-60 min to center (without traffic) - For adventurous backpackers ### WiFi/cell in Colombia - Free WiFi at El Dorado airport - **eSIM Colombia (Holafly, Airalo):** $US 25-35 for 7 days unlimited data - **Local SIM Movistar/Claro:** $US 10-20 basic package ## What to do upon arriving in Bogotá 1-3 days ### Day 1 — Traditional Bogotá **Morning:** - Plaza de Bolívar (Cathedral, Casa de Nariño, Congress, Capitolio) - Museo del Oro (UNESCO + impressive, $US 5 entrance) - Plaza San Victorino flea market (Sat/Sun) **Afternoon:** - Lunch bistro La Candelaria - Walking tour through La Candelaria (UNESCO colonial neighborhood) - Climb to Monserrate (cerro with panoramic view, teleférico ~$US 10) **Evening:** - Dinner in Zona Rosa or Chapinero (gastronomic zone) - Andean music or jazz in La Candelaria ### Day 2 — Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral (excursion) - 1 hour north of Bogotá - **Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá** — cathedral built in salt mine (UNESCO-candidate) - Tour ~6-8 hours total with transport - Cost: $US 50-80 organized tour, $US 25 if DIY (bus + entrance) ### Day 3 — Chapinero + Usaquén - Brunch in Chapinero (modern expat zone) - Walking tour of Chapinero Alto (where many Mexican expats live) - Lunch Usaquén (bohemian northeast Bogotá neighborhood) - Sunday flea market Usaquén (Colombian artisanal products) ## FAQs ### Can I enter Colombia with my INE instead of a passport? No. Colombia accepts identity documents instead of a passport only from Andean Community and Mercosur nationals ([Resolution 3167 of 2019](https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/sites/default/files/Normograma/docs/resolucion_uaemc_3167_2019.htm)). As a Mexican national you need a passport valid on entry and for your whole trip. ### Do I need a visa to visit Colombia as a Mexican tourist? Not for short stays: Mexico is on the [Colombian Foreign Ministry's](https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/sites/default/files/FOTOS2024/INFORMACI%C3%93N%20DE%20INGRESO%20A%20COLOMBIA%20Y%20VISA%20DE%20CORTES%C3%8DA%20(1).pdf) list of nationalities exempt from the visitor visa. Tourists are authorised up to 90 days, extendable by another 90 up to 180 days per calendar year; request the extension from Migración Colombia before the 90 days end. ### Can I work in Colombia after entering as a tourist? No. The visa exemption is for visitors. To work you need the appropriate visa; check the type and requirements with the Colombian Foreign Ministry before travelling. ### What do I need to fill in before the flight? The [Mexican Embassy in Colombia](https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/colombia/colombia/index.php/nueva/36-preguntas-frecuentes/704-preguntas-frecuentes) says to complete Migración Colombia's Check-Mig form before the flight departs, carry a return or onward ticket and be able to show funds for your stay. ### Is Bogotá safe for Mexicans? Generally yes. La Candelaria center and Chapinero/Usaquén are safe by day. **Tip:** - DON'T display phone in street (especially in Centro) - DON'T take NON-official taxis at airport - At night, use Uber instead of taxi when returning to hotel ### Worth going to Cartagena, Medellín or just Bogotá? - **Bogotá:** capital + history + business hub. 2-3 days sufficient for visitor. - **Medellín:** second city, transformed from "Pablo Escobar era" to modern Medellín. Excellent for 3-4 days. 1-hour flight from Bogotá ($US 50-80 RT). - **Cartagena:** Caribbean, UNESCO, beach, salsa. Excellent for 3-4 days. 1-hour flight from Bogotá. If you have 7+ days in Colombia: Bogotá 2 days + Medellín 3 days + Cartagena 2-3 days = complete experience. ### Worth converting MXN to COP at airport or Mexican bank? El Dorado airport rate: COP ~$3,400/USD (May 2026). Mexican bank before traveling: similar. Recommended strategy: **DON'T change much money**. Withdraw COP at Bogotá ATM with Mexican card (2-4% commission) when needed. Bring USD cash + Mexican credit card works OK in restaurants. ### Average daily cost in Bogotá vs CDMX? Bogotá is similar to CDMX or ~10-15% cheaper: - Medium restaurant meal: COP $35,000-50,000 (~$US 9-13) - Gourmet dinner: COP $80,000-150,000 (~$US 20-37) - Short urban taxi: COP $8,000-12,000 (~$US 2-3) - Mid boutique hotel: $US 60-120/night ## Sources - [Colombian Foreign Ministry — Entry information and courtesy visa](https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/sites/default/files/FOTOS2024/INFORMACI%C3%93N%20DE%20INGRESO%20A%20COLOMBIA%20Y%20VISA%20DE%20CORTES%C3%8DA%20(1).pdf) (checked 2026-10-23) - [Migración Colombia — Resolution 3167 of 2019](https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/sites/default/files/Normograma/docs/resolucion_uaemc_3167_2019.htm) (checked 2026-10-23) - [Mexican Embassy in Colombia — What do I need to travel to Colombia?](https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/colombia/colombia/index.php/nueva/36-preguntas-frecuentes/704-preguntas-frecuentes) (updated 2025-01-24; checked 2026-10-22) - [Migraciones Perú — Visa exemptions, ordinary passport](https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/3284513/2315744-exoneracion-de-visas-pas-ordinario-16-07-2026-v2.pdf) (checked 2026-10-23) - [Chile National Migration Service — Travel documents](https://serviciomigraciones.cl/guia/documentos-viaje/) (checked 2026-10-23) - [DIAN Colombia — Customs](https://www.dian.gov.co/) ## Related reading - [Mexican in Argentina: DNI vs tourism visa](/en/mexicano-argentina-dni-visa-turistica-paso-a-paso/) - [Santiago Chile: best neighborhood for Mexican expat](/en/santiago-chile-mejor-barrio-mexicano-expatriado/) - [MEX-BOG fares](/en/flights/mex-to-bog/) --- *Edited by FlightsMX. Entry rules checked on 22–23 October 2026 against the official sources cited; confirm with the authority before travelling.*