New nonstop flights to Bogota will launch March 30 from Tampa International Airport. It’s time to celebrate. This route is TPA’s first nonstop service to South America and the first to a new continent in nearly 50 years.
“Avianca’s new partnership with America’s best airport, Tampa International Airport, sends a clear signal that Tampa Bay is a top-tier choice for discerning visitors from Colombia and around the globe,” said Santiago C. Corrada, President and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay. “This direct flight from Bogota connects Colombians to the tantalizing tastes, luxurious accommodations, electrifying attractions, and rich and diverse culture that make Tampa Bay and its treasures a ‘must’ for travelers ready to experience the extraordinary.”
Avianca will offer four weekly flights with 1,440 seats available on the Tampa-Bogotá route.
“We are also excited to introduce Tampa as a new destination. We will keep working with authorities, airports, and partners to ensure the success of these routes,” said Rolando Damas, Avianca’s Sales Director for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
This adds to TPA’s already impressive roster of nonstop international flights. Currently, TPA serves destinations such as Amsterdam, Mexico City, London, Toronto, and Zurich, among other hot spots.
Follow TPA on social media for the latest news on new routes.
A few must-do activities in Bogota, according to travel bloggers, include:
- Take a stroll through La Candelaria, Bogotá’s historic neighborhood.
- Learn the sport of tejo, a sport that was born in rural Colombia at Barrio San Felipe.
- Party at Theatron, known as Bogota’s wildest nightclub.
- Take a tropical fruit safari at Mercado at Paloquemao
- Explore the cloud forest via Quebrada La Vieja.
You can find more tips on traveling to Bogota via Lonely Planet’s guide.
“This new flight is a win for business owners throughout Tampa Bay, particularly in Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties,” said Dr. Cynthia Johnson, Chairwoman of Global Tampa Bay. “Global Tampa Bay has been working to foster and strengthen business relationships with Bogota since 2017 through trade missions and collaborative opportunities with our tri-county region. Now, thanks to Tampa International Airport and Avianca, chances to enhance global trade and explore new investment opportunities in Colombia and South America are greater than ever before. We are excited to welcome Avianca to our region and we fully support this partnership.”
