GOL Launches New Route Between Bogotá and Brasilia
The Brazilian airline GOL has taken a strategic step in enhancing connectivity between Colombia and Brazil with the inauguration this Tuesday of its new route between Bogotá and Brasilia.
Frequency and Features of the New Route
The first flight of this new connection arrived in Bogotá at 12:20 p.m., marking the beginning of an operation that will have three weekly frequencies: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The journey takes approximately five hours and will be operated with Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, which have a capacity for 176 passengers.
With this addition to the region’s air travel offerings, air traffic between Bogotá and Brazil is expected to grow by more than 15%, solidifying the Colombian capital as a key destination for Brazilian tourists and businesspeople.
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The Mayor of Bogotá, Carlos Fernando Galán, emphasized the importance of this new route in the city’s strategy to strengthen its international presence. “The arrival of this route aligns with our goal of opening Bogotá to the world. This route will connect two capitals and pave the way for thousands of opportunities. We aim to multiply the number of tourists visiting us from Brazil,” he stated.
Growth in Air Traffic Between Colombia and Brazil
Air traffic between Colombia and Brazil has shown steady growth. In 2023, there were more than 2,800 flights between the “South American giant” and Bogotá, with an estimated annual growth of 8% to 9% in air connectivity. Additionally, the Colombian capital received a total of 1,865,507 international visitors, of which 82,626 were from Brazil.
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